GAMA Group has expanded its portfolio of products and accessories for the flexographic printing sector, adding new equipment and systems aimed at supporting production operations in printing facilities. The expanded range of professional accessories includes plate washers and anilox washers, branded plate mounters, and storage systems for sleeves and …
Esko, eProductivity Software and CarbonQuota partner to automate carbon reporting in packaging
Esko, eProductivity Software (ePS), and CarbonQuota have announced a partnership to automate carbon reporting across packaging workflows. The collaboration integrates premedia automation systems, enterprise resource planning (ERP), and carbon calculation tools into a single process designed to improve efficiency and data consistency. The solution connects Esko’s Automation Engine and S2 platform with …
Kodak launches Prinergy Workflow 11.5 software with improved automation and prepress integration
Kodak has announced the release of version 11.5 of its Prinergy workflow software, introducing new automation features, system integration enhancements, and usability improvements for commercial and packaging print service providers. The latest update brings expanded capabilities in rules-based automation (RBA), including new automation actions and improved troubleshooting options. According to Kodak, …
Miraclon installs FLEXCEL NX Ultra 42 Solution at W&H Technology Center
Miraclon has installed a FLEXCEL NX Ultra 42 Solution at the Windmöller & Hölscher (W&H) Technology Center in Lengerich, Germany, reinforcing a long-standing partnership between the two companies. The system replaces the previous FLEXCEL NX Ultra 35 Solution and offers a larger format water-processed platemaking setup for live demonstrations. The installation …
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Esko launches Print Clone colour-matching software for digital print workflows
Later in 2025, Esko introduced Print Clone, a cloud-based colour-matching software developed to improve colour consistency and efficiency in digital packaging and label printing. The solution is designed to replicate colours from previously printed jobs with high accuracy, reducing reliance on manual trial-and-error processes traditionally used in colour matching. Print Clone uses artificial intelligence and …
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Hybrid Software releases PACKZ 11.5 with new tools for halftone screening and 3D packaging workflows
Hybrid Software has announced the release of PACKZ 11.5, the latest version of its PDF editor for label and packaging prepress. The update brings a set of technical improvements developed through direct engagement with users, aiming to streamline workflows and enhance quality control across digital and conventional production. Key among the …
Heidelberg advances prepress automation with Compact Pallet Loader and Bender
Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (Heidelberg) has expanded its automation capabilities in prepress with the introduction of the Compact Pallet Loader (CPL) and Compact Bender systems. Integrated into the computer-to-plate (CtP) line alongside the Suprasetter, the systems aim to streamline plate handling while reducing operator involvement and costs. The company’s approach aligns with its broader objective of …
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BOBST expands oneECG gravure technology to include metallic color printing
BOBST has advanced its oneECG (Extended Color Gamut) gravure printing technology to include metallic color reproduction using a standard ink set, eliminating the need for traditional metallic inks. The development aims to simplify production, reduce waste, and enhance design flexibility for converters. Introduced in 2019, oneECG technology for gravure …
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Reprotronics invests in Esko CDI Crystal 4260 XPS to strengthen flexo plate production
Reprotronics, a Dubai-based prepress and visual graphics provider, has installed an Esko CDI Crystal 4260 XPS flexo platemaking line to expand its production capabilities and improve efficiency. The company, part of the UAE-based Thomsun Group, has been active in the graphic arts sector since 1993. Its latest investment reflects rising demand for high-quality flexographic plates …
Crocs adopts algae-based black ink in CMYK packaging for Jibbitz charm boxes
Crocs has become the first brand to commercially use Algae Ink™ as the black component in a full CMYK retail packaging process. The innovation, developed by Living Ink Technologies in partnership with packaging supplier EcoEnclose, has been implemented on more than 3.2 million cartons for Crocs’ Jibbitz™ shoe charms since August 2023. Algae Ink, made …
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