Kodak has received two 2015 InterTech Technology Awards – one each for its KODAK PROSPER 6000 Presses and newly-launched NX advantage for the KODAK FLEXCEL NX System.
The KODAK PROSPER 6000 Presses and NX advantage for the KODAK FLEXCEL NX System were selected by an independent panel of judges based on their innovation and likelihood of advancing the performance of the graphic communications industry. Kodak far exceeded the printing industry’s expectations, emerging from this year’s competition as the only company to take home more than one award.
These two 2015 InterTech Technology Awards mark Kodak’s 39th and 40th overall InterTech Technology Awards to date, including the third overall for the FLEXCEL NX System in seven years.
Kodak had previously received InterTech accolades for technologies such as NEXPRESS Red Fluorescing Dry Inks, PROSPER S10 Imprinting System and DIGICAP NX Screening. Kodak will be presented with its two InterTech Stars during the 2015 Printing Industries of America Premier Print Awards Gala on September 13, 2015 in Chicago. The Gala will be held as part of GRAPH EXPO 15, where Kodak will be demonstrating its innovative and sustainable technologies throughout the multi-day event at booth #823.
The KODAK PROSPER 6000 Presses leverage an innovative feature set and capabilities. Advances in transport, drying and writing systems, as well as the Kodak Print Manager 700 DFE/Controller, combine to deliver the highest levels of reliability, speed, application flexibility, substrate range, ease of use and cost-effectiveness. The KODAK PROSPER 6000 Presses enable print service to realize value from a wide variety of different efficiencies.
The KODAK FLEXCEL NX System is a full-integrated solution for the imaging of digital photopolymer flexographic plates that utilizes unique KODAK SQUAREspot Imaging Technology and high resolution materials to elevate the quality, consistency and cost-effectiveness of flexo printing. With the NX advantage, print buyers and print service providers can enjoy flexo print quality that truly rivals roto-gravure printing while driving the production efficiencies that allow them to stay competitive to today’s challenging market.
“The InterTech Technology Awards are not only the print industry’s most prestigious honours, they set the bar for printing technology excellence and innovation,” said Terry Taber, CTO, Kodak. “Throughout the history of InterTech, Kodak has strived to deliver the most ground-breaking, eco-friendly printing technologies. Receiving our 39th and 40th InterTech Technology Awards is an affirmation of the mission we embarked upon almost 40 years ago.”
“The quality, speed and agility at which both the PROSPER 6000 Presses and FLEXCEL NX System produced prints really captured the judges attention,” said Dr. Mark Bohan, Printing Industries of America. “Their ability to make real-time adjustments, adapt to changing substrates or eliminate the need for double hits of white and another colours are truly impressive.”
