Author: Jasvinder Singh

Esko unleashes the power of Variable Data Printing in collaboration with Scantrust and ePac Flexible packaging. Esko has delivered a world-first in connected packaging production, supercharging secure Variable Data Print (VDP) capabilities in terms of both speed and scale for a new collaboration with Scantrust and packaging company ePac Flexible Packaging. Esko Automation Engine is at the heart of the operation, with its innovative VDP technology enabling the printing of serialized and secure QR codes on flexible packaging on a mass scale, unleashing the power of VDP for the new connected packaging and connected goods service, ePacConnect. “Variable Data Printing…

“We see the Scodix Ultra 5000 press to be the seamless embellishment fit for the HP Indigo 12000 and Heidelberg CX 102 LE-UV presses guaranteeing top-quality enhanced print product production.” – Dirk Burger Dirk Burger, Owner of Burger Druck, left and Franz Repp, Sales Director DACH Region Scodix, right Scodix, provider of digital enhancement solutions for the graphic arts industry, recently announced the first installation of the Scodix Ultra 5000 Digital Enhancement B2 Press at Burger Druck in Germany. Dirk Burger, Burger Druck Owner, explains, “We decided to attain the Scodix Ultra 5000 because digital enhancement printing is on the…

According to entrepreneurs in the industry, while the prices of essential raw materials like paper and aluminium foil have increased by 70% during the pandemic, carriage charges to foreign countries also increased fivefold! Read more Source: HT

Monotech Systems installs RICOHPro C5310s at Namdev Photostat. Jaipur based print service provider Namdev Photostat has repeated RICOH technology with the latest upgrade – this time a RICOHPro C5310S Digital Print Production system to further boost its printing capabilities. The new production system has been supplied by Monotech Systems who recently became the Indian channel partner for RICOH APAC for marketing, distribution, and service of Ricoh digital print production systems. Based in Vaishali Nagar of Jaipur, Namdev Photostat has been in the business of stationery and printing since 2000. It acts as a one-stop place for office stationery, school stationery, …

Acquisition creates world’s first diversified provider of CNC Cutting Machines for digital finishing. OpenGate Capital recently announced that its portfolio company, Kongsberg Precision Cutting Systems (Kongsberg PCS) has acquired MultiCam, manufacturer and distributor of Computer Numerical Code (CNC) cutting machines. MultiCam was acquired from Rosewood Private Investments. Kongsberg PCS is recognized as one of the leading providers of high-speed, precision cutting systems for packaging, signage and display purposes, and has operational facilities in Belgium, Czech Republic, and Norway serving markets in Europe, the Americas and Asia. The acquisition of MultiCam, including its operations in the U.S. and sales offices in…

The application automatically links all stored information from MultiPress to a job in Switch. Dataline and Enfocus launch the MultiPress Connect app. The modular Switch platform from Enfocus offers versatile automation possibilities for prepress and print production workflow. With the development of this MultiPress Connect app, it’s possible to optimise Switch with the data from MultiPress. With the application, all stored information from MultiPress is automatically linked to a job in Switch. Enfocus’ modular Switch platform offers versatile automation possibilities for prepress and print production workflow. The platform allows users to compose their workflows to partially or fully automate their…

SMI Coated Products and Flexcon Company partnership in India – SMI to provide a full range of solutions across the automotive, outdoor power equipment, power tool, appliance, and electronics markets. SMI Coated Products, provider of label stock solutions, and FLEXcon, adhesive coating and laminating solutions provider has recently entered into a partnership to provide durable label stocks across India. Among the largest label stock companies in India, SMI enjoys strong brand presence among printer/converters. Until now, SMI has offered a wide range of paper and filmic label stock solutions using acrylic and rubber-based hot melt adhesives. By partnering with FLEXcon,…

Abarna Colours installs Heidelberg’s multi-talented Speedmaster CX 75 to boost quality and delivery time. Tirupur-based, Abarna Colours has installed Heidelberg Speedmaster CX 75 5+L, the first press in Tamil Nadu. A.P.Murugan, Managing Director at Abarna Colours, said, “The Heidelberg CX 75 is the latest addition into our kitty and the multi-talented press will enable us to move to the next level of quality assurance and to expedite deliveries on time as per our commitment to the clients. Our average production ranges from 2 to 3 lakhs impressions daily.” (From Left) Mr. Sumith, (Head – Production), Mr. Mohanraj (Partner) and Mr.…

KL University develops paper sensor to measure Vitamin-D deficiency; the test eliminates laboratory testing and costs just a fraction of the existing tests. KL University has developed an extremely cost-effective test for Vitamin deficiency. What makes the test more interesting is its being a paper sensor based text instead of existing laboratory based tests, which also cost more. The cost of this paper sensor will come to approximately Rs 40 to 50, whereas the cost of commercially available tests for Vitamin-D in hospitals and labs is around Rs 1,500 to Rs 2,000. The KL Deemed-to-be University has developed this unique…

Global conditions drive price increases for transfer media offset printing blankets. Day International, a division of Flint Group, is a global supplier of transfer media printing blankets, to the heatset, coldset and packaging industry. Given the continued challenges from the Covid pandemic, Day International continues to face cost increases across the global supply chain, from logistics to raw materials as well as the additional cost impact arising from staffing shortages at its global manufacturing location in the United States. Chad Holzer, Business President, Flint Group Image Transfer Technologies, states “We are seeing a significant increase in demand for our packaging…