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Article: Printing technology moves with the times: from flexo to gravure, all the technologies used to print flexible packaging are evolving to meet the shifting needs of converters and their customers.(ANNUAL PRINT SYMPOSIUM)
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- Flexible Packaging
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- November 1, 2008
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With consumer packaged goods companies clamoring for high-quality printing and demand spiking for short runs and multiple versions of labels and packages, the pressure is on for converters.
To help keep them competitive, printing equipment manufacturers are developing presses that not only run more efficiently but also maintain or improve print quality. At the heart of the new presses are automation tools such as servos and the latest in software engineering, which together boost efficiency and productivity.
Fast changeover and reduced waste are fundamental themes driving these equipment design choices. Increased concern about the environment is starting ...