Printing

Energy-Curable Inks

Published: December 01, 2002

What is the state of UV/EB technology today, and where could it lead in the future? Here are answers to some frequently asked questions.

What Is the Role of Tack in Printing Inks?

Published: October 01, 2002

Since the earliest attempts at transferring ink from one surface to another, the characteristics of a printing ink have been an important factor in print

India's Rising Star

Published: October 01, 2002

Positive Packaging's reputation for quality is backed by a stable of Cerutti gravure presses.

Flex-Pack Converter Has a Clear View...

Published: October 01, 2002

to the future. Although consolidation is making it more difficult for independent converters to compete, a BST Pro Mark Genius Digital web inspection system is helping Kendall Packaging thrive.

It's a Color Thing

Published: October 01, 2002

And a speed thing, too. If you're a package printer, you know what I'm talking about and so do your proofing suppliers. The pressure on time to market

Standing the Test of Time: A Look at PFFC's 75-Year History

Published: September 01, 2002

Expanded Online Version: Things that withstand 75 years certainly deserve to commemorate the anniversary with a glittering, valuable reminder of a hard-earned and fruitful longevity; perhaps that's why the diamond signifies 75 years.

Standing the Test of Time with Paper, Film & Foil CONVERTER

Published: September 01, 2002

In the beginning, there were precious few magazines to rival the editorial coverage of a fledgling The Envelope Industry. The date was March 1927, and

1950s

Published: August 28, 2002

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Our Newest Rivals

Published: August 01, 2002

Squeezed profit margins, downsized print buyers, and single sourcing -- this potent combination is turning general commercial printers into... Our Newest Rivals.

Redefining Plasticizers in Inks and Coatings

Published: July 31, 2002

The dictionary defines plasticizers as any of various substances added to plastics or other materials to keep them soft or pliable. For the purpose of

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.