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Many Color Benefits

Published: December 01, 2009
The Stylus Pro 7900 and 9900 proofing editions feature UltraChrome HDR ink technology and are powered by the EFI Colorproof XF RIP. Said to offer high

Digital Printing, Part 2 | Commercial

Published: November 01, 2009, By By David Argent Contributing Editor
Some part of many converters' total business is now more suited to digital rather than analog printing. This could be as much as 10%-15%, and use of a digital press frees up the analog presses for the business to which they are better suited.

UV Inkjet Doubles Throughput

Published: November 01, 2009
The Jetrion 4830 UV inkjet system increases throughput by more than 2x compared to the Jetrion 4000. Powered by company's Fiery XF RIP, system is said

Digital Printing, Part 1 | Technology

Published: October 01, 2009
In the most recent columns, the competition between flexo and gravure printing was examined. It seems that digital printing is becoming a factor in this

Digital Offset Press Speeds Delivery

Published: September 01, 2009
Presstek has installed its first 52DI-UV digital offset press at LSD G. Neumann GmbH, Hamburg, Germany

Breaking Barriers

Published: August 01, 2009, By By Edward Boyle, Contributing Editor
Inkjet presses account for just 1% of all press installations in the US, but at least 10% of all new press sales incorporate the obviously growing technology.

Digital Pay Off

Published: July 01, 2009, By Edited by Yolanda Simonsis
Tapecon describes itself as a leader in providing superior quality custom decals, labels, and printed electronics. To ensure a comfortable lead in the

ILS Adds Newest HP Digital Press

Published: June 01, 2009, By By Yolanda Simonsis, Associate Publisher/Editor
HAMILTON, OH Innovative Label Solutions (ILS) and Atlanta, GA-based Hewlett-Packard staged an ILS open house on April 23 following in the robust tradition

MGI Wins Product Of the Year

Published: May 01, 2009
Melbourne, Fl | MGI Digital Graphic Technology's JETvarnish digital inkjet spot UV coater has been named the Best Product of the Year for 2009 from the

Digital Presses Allow More Products

Published: March 01, 2009
Advanced Digital Printing has acquired its second Presstek 52DI digital offset press, seven months after purchasing the first

Inkjet Press Is a Big Winner

Published: January 01, 2009
Foster City, CA | EFI reports its Jetrion 3025 inkjet system enabled the China Banknote Printing and Minting Corp. (CBPMC) to print 13 million tickets

Best of Both Worlds

Published: August 01, 2008, By By Edward Boyle, Contributing Editor
With the price tag on a standard digital press approaching $750,000 without a finishing unit, many converters consider it an investment they simply can't afford to make

Digital Partnership in Place

Published: June 01, 2008
ROSH HA'AYIN, ISRAEL Matan Digital Printers has joined forces with MGI Digital Graphic Technology, Cedex, France, to promote Matan's digital sign and

Top Coated Synthetic Paper for Indigo Printing

Published: November 26, 2007, By pffc-online.com
Hop Industries has introduced a new grade of white synthetic paper with a special top coating on two sides designed for Indigo printing.

Digital Delivery

Published: October 01, 2007, By Edited By Claudia Hine, Managing Editor
A new HP Indigo press strengthens Multi-Color's capabilities to provide great labels in smaller quantities.

DataLase Collaborates with Paul Nutter for GS1 Compliance

Published: August 05, 2007, By pffc-online.com
DataLase has retained industry consultant Paul Nutter in its bid to achieve GS1 compliance for its coding and marking solutions.

White Sale

Published: August 01, 2007, By Edited by Claudia Hine, Managing Editor
With Modernistic’s acquisition of a Durst flatbed UV inkjet digital printer, POP customers are seeing graphics that pack a punch.

Out in Front

Published: August 01, 2007, By Edited by Claudia Hine, Managing Editor
With an eye on huge growth in luxury brands, UpFront expands its resources with a Mitsubishi UV sheet-fed press.

Flexo Forges Bond

Published: August 01, 2007, By Edited by Claudia Hine, Managing Editor
With an eye on expansion into the wine label market, a South African converter buys its first flexographic press.

New Study Spotlights Inkjet Market Potential

Published: April 23, 2007, By pffc-online.com
PRIMIR commissioned I.T. Strategies to produce a study focusing on "Trends in Inkjet Technologies 2006-2011." The study targets five key markets, including display signage, graphic arts, packaging, decorative/textiles, and manufacturing/deposition.

The Digital Difference

Published: January 01, 2007, By Edited by Claudia Hine Managing Editor
Model Graphics explores new selling opportunities with HP Indigo digital web press.

Curing Cuts Co$ts

Published: November 01, 2006, By Edited by Claudia Hine, Managing Editor
Label printer Wilkri-Etiketten is testing a UV system, launched by IST Metz, on a pilot application. The result: higher yields plus energy efficiency.

Digital Deliberations

Published: June 30, 2006, By Edited by Claudia Hine, Managing Editor

Baker Self Adhesive Label Co. has invested in digital technology to expand its printing capabilities with an Omega Digicon HS converting line from AB Graphic Intl.

Digital Integration

Published: March 31, 2006, By Alain Flament, Nipson Digital Printing Systems
Learn the seven key benefits adding a digital press can bring to your business.

HP Installs Press at RIT

Published: January 03, 2006, By pffc-online.com
The Rochester Institute of Technology's (RIT) Printing Applications Laboratory Worldwide Media Center (WWMC) had added a seven-color HP Indigot press ws4050.

The Digital Demand

Published: December 31, 2005, By Edited by Claudia Hine, Managing Editor
The Label Printers has expanded its manufacturing capabilities into color plateless technology with the purchase of a seven-color HP Indigo ws4050 digital press.

POP Goes the Platemaker

Published: September 30, 2005, By Edited by Edward Boyle, Contributing Editor
Today's digital technology delivers the versatility and speed required to serve the new applications for corrugated and other POP display printed materials.

Packaging Must Open Up to Single-Pass Inkjet

Published: July 31, 2005, By Rob Haak, SPIKIX

In recent years inkjet has made big strides, and single-pass, drop-on-demand, full-color printing systems are emerging as credible competitors to current technology in many sectors.

Under the Hood

Published: April 30, 2005, By Edward Boyle, Contributing Editor
To the automotive industry, a label isn’t just a label, it’s a "part," and it can be just as important as a mechanical or electronic component in the vehicles they manufacture.

Digital Gone Wide

Published: December 31, 2004, By Nsenga Byrd Thompson, Associate Editor
While many within the converting industry still weigh the benefits of digital printing, Carolina Container Co., a 76-year-old corrugated converter, took a giant leap forward eight months ago. Looking to create new opportunities for its ever-growing point-of-purchase and display business (and most recently the trade show arena), the company created Digital Highpoint, a division solely dedicated to all that is digital.

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