Both PRINTING United Expo and Labelexpo Americas 2024 took place the same three days last week – September 10–12, 2024. The Foil & Specialty Effects Association (FSEA) and PostPress team were at both events representing the association and PostPress magazine. “It was a challenge to work both of the events at the same time, but we were able to work it out and have … [Read more...] about FSEA and PostPress Exhibit at PRINTING United and Labelexpo
Enews September 2024
Embellished Roll-to-Roll Labels
By Liz Stevens, writer, PostPress The design and production of roll-to-roll embellished product labels evolve as the buying public becomes more discerning and as pressure increases for greater sustainability in the production process. To keep up with demand, label producers must explore and embrace new technologies for creating stand-out labels while simultaneously … [Read more...] about Embellished Roll-to-Roll Labels
Gluing Poly-Coated Substrates: Dyne Level
By Capital Adhesives The process used to glue folding cartons or other products that are poly-coated and/or cartons that require a window film can create a series of challenges if pre-planning is not involved. In both instances, whether it be a poly-coated board stock or a window film to board, the surface is considered a poly surface and is not easily glued. The surface … [Read more...] about Gluing Poly-Coated Substrates: Dyne Level
The Neuroscience of Touch
How the sense of touch creates physical and emotional experiences that engage customers, drive sales and build brand loyalty. By Vicki Strull, design strategist, Vicki Strull Consulting As designers, marketers, printers and converters, most of us can’t help but think about the power of touch when we think about the essence of print marketing and packaging. Over the past … [Read more...] about The Neuroscience of Touch
Scodix Enhances Design Inspiration Kit with Digital Embellishment
Edited by Cori Watkins, editor, PostPress Scodix began the journey of developing its Design Inspiration Kit with creatives and brand managers in mind to provide a comprehensive collection of 21″ x 21″ cards that showcased what can be accomplished with digital embellishment technologies. The collection of cards that were printed digitally on a LANDA S10 seven color press and … [Read more...] about Scodix Enhances Design Inspiration Kit with Digital Embellishment
HEIDELBERG and Gallus Announce New Matte Finishing Technology for Digital Inkjet
Press release submitted on behalf of HEIDELBERG • Fast, cost-effective, and high-quality in-line matte finishing process brings digital inkjet to profitable new market segment• New MatteJet technology to drive digital adoption across the industry, further empowering converters to embrace inkjet technology for a smart, connected printshop Gallus Group, St. Gallen, … [Read more...] about HEIDELBERG and Gallus Announce New Matte Finishing Technology for Digital Inkjet
Building Lasting Partnerships and Products: The Entourage Yearbooks Story
Press release submitted on behalf of Book Automation Streamlining yearbook production with continuous roll-fed smyth-sewing technology. Entourage Yearbooks, a New Jersey-based company, began with a focus on photobook publishing but soon discovered its niche in creating high-quality, smyth-sewn yearbooks. Their journey into printing and binding started with the Columbia … [Read more...] about Building Lasting Partnerships and Products: The Entourage Yearbooks Story
Introducing the Servo-Driven MS-80DDS Series from Sakurai USA
Press release submitted on behalf of Sakurai USA. Sakurai USA, Schaumburg, Illinois, a manufacturer of screen and offset presses, has introduced the Servo-Driven MS-80DDS Series. Sakurai’s reimagined Maestro MS-80DDS eliminates gears and sprockets for drive control with each part directly driven by a servomotor. The fully automated, labor-saving DDS was designed for easier … [Read more...] about Introducing the Servo-Driven MS-80DDS Series from Sakurai USA
Streamfeeder and Postmatic Forge Strategic Alliance in Mailing and Graphics Industry
Press release submitted on behalf of BW Flexible Systems. BW Flexible Systems, Duncan, South Carolina, a leading global manufacturer of flexible packaging machines, today announced a strategic partnership between its Streamfeeder product line and Postmatic, an industry-recognized brand known for its mailing and packaging equipment. Together, the equipment brands will … [Read more...] about Streamfeeder and Postmatic Forge Strategic Alliance in Mailing and Graphics Industry
Baumer HHS Expands Services at HHS Solution Center in Krefeld
Press release submitted on behalf of Baumer Customers of Baumer hhs are familiar with the hhs solution center at company headquarters in Krefeld-Uerdingen, Germany, primarily as a place where they can test new applications and business ideas in industrial gluing and quality control. Recently, Baumer hhs expanded services at the center to include an extensive training … [Read more...] about Baumer HHS Expands Services at HHS Solution Center in Krefeld