Printing

Creo & KBA Partnership to Continue Digital Printing Development

Published: July 03, 2002

Creo reports it has signed a multi-year contract with Koenig & Bauer (KBA) for on-press thermal imaging technology.

Flexo Fabulous

Published: July 01, 2002

The Flexographic Technical Association presented 127 prizes in its annual Excellence in Flexography Awards Competition. Winners were announced May 5 during the FTA's annual forum, held at the Marriott Wardman Park Hotel in Washington, D.C.

An Envelope-Maker's Primer

Published: July 01, 2002

How to Avoid the Way of the “Buggy Whip”: For today's envelope makers — a niche hugely impacted by electronic communication and plagued by overcapacity—such a primer would serve as a valuable tool.

Mail-Well Unveils Rub-n-Reveal Direct-Mail Envelope Technology

Published: June 18, 2002

Mail-Well, Inc., reports it recently introduced the advertising industry's first invisible interactive direct mail technology. According to the envelope manufacturer, the "Rub-n-Reveal" technology "magically reveals hidden messages, images, or graphics on an envelope when activated by the recipient.

Focus on Crosslinking in Fluid Ink Systems

Published: June 01, 2002

Crosslinkers are an important class of additives ink and coating formulators use to enhance properties. These materials must be selected carefully to

Thriving on Gravure & Location

Published: May 01, 2002

Located in the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg (pop. 430,000) Mipa S.A. is the only flex-pack converter in the entire nation. Its plant is comfortably nestled

PLGA Annual Conference News

Published: May 01, 2002

Fifth Conference Proves PLGA Growing Up Quickly

The Good and Bad Sides of Offset Powder

Published: May 01, 2002

Many things in everyday life can be good or bad, depending on circumstance and use. We need food to sustain ourselves, but too much leads to obesity and

The Power of Gravure: GAA Annual Mtg

Published: April 15, 2002

ROCHESTER, NY -- The Gravure Association of America, Inc. (GAA) urges industry professionals to "experience the power" of gravure at its 2002 annual convention

Ipex News: Creo's Workflow Features Enhanced Flexo Features

Published: April 12, 2002

Creo exhibits at Ipex, showcasing various innovations in flexographic printing technology, as well as upgrades in current systems, one of which involves the company's packaging workflow.

Flexo Forum: Experts & Break-Out Session Top DiTrolio's Event Agenda

Published: April 08, 2002

Slated for this Thursday, April 11, 2002 (10am to 4pm), DFI's open house reportedly will give industry representatives, high school and college vocational programs, community-based organizations, and prospective press operators a first-hand look at the educational methods, curriculum, equipment, and procedures used at the institute.