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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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 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 …
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 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, 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 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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Durst Group has announced the integration of GMG’s spectral color management technology into its Durst Workflow software and Smart Factory portfolio. The update will be officially launched at Printing United 2025, as part of Durst’s Open Software Initiative. The integration aims to standardize color accuracy across various printing systems and substrates, offering a consistent production …
Etirama has officially launched its latest flexographic press, the SP3 UNIQUE, positioning the model as a high-performance solution tailored to evolving demands in the global label and packaging market. Announced in the first week of July, the SP3 UNIQUE introduces a range of technological advancements designed to enhance operational efficiency and …
Esko has announced the global rollout of its Quartz flexo ecosystem, a next-generation platemaking solution designed to deliver gravure-level quality in flexographic printing. First unveiled at drupa 2024, the Quartz system combines a new CDI Quartz imager, advanced Quartz screening, and the XPS Crystal LED exposure unit, offering imaging at 4000 ppi with …
