Siegwerk has introduced UniLEAF, a new acrylic-free ink formulation for water-based flexo printing on paper and board, marking a shift in ink design within packaging applications. The development replaces conventional acrylic resins with polymers derived from regenerative, bio-based raw materials. According to the company, the formulation builds on its existing …
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DuPont Cyrel Flexographic Solutions has received Certified Energy Savings recognition from GreenCircle for its Cyrel FAST thermal platemaking workflow, confirming reduced energy consumption in flexographic printing applications widely used in packaging production. GreenCircle Certified, an independent third-party certification body, verified that the Cyrel FAST workflow delivers measurable reductions in energy use …
Esko has introduced Auto PlatePatcher within its Flexo Front End platform, targeting automation of plate patch creation in corrugated flexographic prepress. The solution has received the Innovation Excellence award at the FPPA Excellence in Flexo Awards. In corrugated post-print flexo, patching is a critical step where multiple image elements are arranged …
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ACTEGA and Living Ink Technologies have entered into a collaboration to develop and commercialise an algae-based UV flexographic ink, introducing a bio-derived alternative to conventional carbon black pigments used in packaging printing. The partnership combines ACTEGA’s formulation and application expertise with Living Ink’s pigment technology derived from renewable algae sources. …
Hybrid Software will debut a suite of AI-driven innovations at Interpack 2026 (Hall 8A, Stand B54), focused on advancing artwork management, workflow automation, and data-driven prepress operations for packaging production. At the core is Smart PDF, a solution designed to automate artwork compliance across the packaging prepress lifecycle, enabling structured validation of …
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Flexographic printing continues to lead the global packaging print landscape, while gravure maintains relevance in high-growth sectors, according to recent market analysis from Smithers. The combined value of flexo and gravure printing is estimated at $347.6 billion in 2025, reflecting the scale and continued importance of both technologies in packaging applications. …
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Egypt-based packaging converter El Alamein Pack has installed a Komori GL-640 advance offset press, expanding its production capabilities and strengthening its position in high-volume packaging print applications. The six-colour press, equipped with an inline coater, is designed to support consistent print quality, colour stability, and high-speed production across long runs. …
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Kodak has released version 11.5 of the web-based KODAK PRINERGY INSITE Portals, introducing updates to its prepress and creative workflow tools. The portals provide authorized users with continuous remote access to production environments. The PRINERGY INSITE Prepress Portal functions as a gateway to prepress operations, enabling file uploads into the …
Miraclon has announced the global launch of the FLEXCEL Prime Plate, a new flexographic plate technology developed to improve pressroom performance and production efficiency. The plate is designed to retain the established characteristics of FLEXCEL NX Plates while introducing additional features aimed at reducing press interruptions, extending plate life and supporting more …
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Apex International has announced the global launch of Anilox Armor, a protective sleeve cover designed to safeguard anilox sleeves during storage, transport, and handling. The product will be available worldwide through the company and its regional partners beginning March 2026. Anilox sleeves are precision components used in flexographic and coating processes …
