by Andy Fetherman, vice president of sales and technology, Muller Martini Corp. Nearly six centuries ago, German Johannes Gutenberg invented the first printing press. Many point to this development as the beginning of manufacturing, since inventors began looking for new ways to make production more consistent and faster. Yet, the concept of streamlined processes didn't get … [Read more...] about The Future of Finishing: The Evolution of Print – and Printed Products – Demands a New Finishing Paradigm
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Association News: FSEA
Second White Paper Available on Impact of Enhancements on Shelf Presence The FSEA has officially released its second white paper on "The Impact of High-Visibility Enhancements on Shelf Presence." This second white paper, based on a study conducted by the Sonoco Institute of Packaging Design and Graphics at Clemson University, examines an unknown brand of disposable … [Read more...] about Association News: FSEA
FSEA Announces 24th Annual Gold Leaf Award Winners
Embossing, foil stamping and specialty effects can raise the level of quality, added value, shelf presence, brand recognition and security for a product. These are the types of unique and eye-catching pieces the Foil & Specialty Effects Association showcases during its annual Gold Leaf Awards Competition. The 24th Annual Gold Leaf Award winners were honored during the … [Read more...] about FSEA Announces 24th Annual Gold Leaf Award Winners
Utilizing Hologram Technology and Second-Level Solutions for Increased Brand Protection
by Brittany Willes, editor, PostPress Growing at a predicted rate of 3 percent per year, according to the 2016 Brand Protection and Product Traceability Market Research report conducted by PMMI, counterfeiting has become a worldwide epidemic. Global ink manufacturer Sun Chemical, Parsippany, New Jersey, recently released its "Anti-counterfeiting Technologies for Packaging" … [Read more...] about Utilizing Hologram Technology and Second-Level Solutions for Increased Brand Protection
Industry Influencer: Hal Hinderliter
Having spent more than 35 years in the printing industry, Hal Hinderliter has experienced the ups and downs of an industry forced to evolve rapidly with the advent of the digital era. As such, Hinderliter - owner of Hal Hinderliter Consulting Services, Milwaukee, Wisconsin - has developed an expertise in digital prepress, market research, variable data and workflow management. … [Read more...] about Industry Influencer: Hal Hinderliter
Simply Bewitching: A New Era in Wine Labels
by Brittany Willes, editor, PostPress With its dramatic gold foiling set against a striking black background, the Bewitched Chardonnay wine label has been making a splash since it first arrived on the scene. Designed by Joy Hallman of Stranger & Stranger, an international design firm with a reputation for creating unique and unforgettable packaging, it's little wonder … [Read more...] about Simply Bewitching: A New Era in Wine Labels
Loose Leaf Stays Relevant
by Melissa Larson, contributing writer, PostPress As recently as the '90s, most of the collective knowledge of American companies - not to mention procedures, records, presentations and the like - were kept in stacks of three-ring binders. Today, with so much of that content residing on PCs, in data centers and cloud storage, there is a steadily shrinking market for … [Read more...] about Loose Leaf Stays Relevant
Paper and Print: Sustainable and Essential
by Phil Riebel, president, Two Sides North America, Inc. What is Two Sides? Two Sides is an industry-funded nonprofit that has carved out a presence as a familiar advocate for the sustainability of print on paper. Since its beginnings in the UK in 2008, Two Sides has grown to be present in five continents and several countries. More than 1,000 companies from across the print, … [Read more...] about Paper and Print: Sustainable and Essential
Q&A: Perfect Binding – Traditional EVA vs. PUR Adhesive
by Brittany Willes, editor, PostPress Perfect binding and PUR binding – they're essentially the same process, aren't they? Actually, no. PUR binding refers to a method of perfect binding that has become increasingly popular in the last few years. As with traditional perfect binding, a book's pages and cover are glued together at the spine while the three remaining sides … [Read more...] about Q&A: Perfect Binding – Traditional EVA vs. PUR Adhesive
Shifting from Populism to Pragmatism
by Chris Kuehl, managing director, Armada Corporate Intelligence The Trump campaign was a mystery from the very beginning. Pundits did not give this effort much of a chance and assumed that it would fade as soon as voters started to make real choices. Obviously, this didn't happen. The problem for many analysts was that Trump had no real track record as far as politics or … [Read more...] about Shifting from Populism to Pragmatism