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
August/September 2024
K & W’s Finishing Processes Mesh Like Gears in a Fine Timepiece
By Liz Stevens, writer, PostPress K & W Finishing, Inc., Baltimore, Maryland, earned the gold award for best use of foil/embossing – business card/stationery and the bronze award for best use of laser cutting (decorative) in this year’s FSEA Gold Leaf Awards. The company’s entry was a set – a business card and a capabilities brochure. The set features a warm, dark gray … [Read more...] about K & W’s Finishing Processes Mesh Like Gears in a Fine Timepiece
A Viewpoint on Folder-Gluers – Yesterday and Today
By Jeff Wilcox, Independent Trainer, Finishing Industry Fifty years ago, I started a journey into the field of the printing and converting industry. I found it fascinating to watch the machines that were folding paper cartons. The sound coming from those machines while in production was music to my ears. I decided that this was something that I would like to do. When I … [Read more...] about A Viewpoint on Folder-Gluers – Yesterday and Today
The Bill of Rights Institute Establishes the Power of the Printed Word Initiative
By Cori Watkins, writer, PostPress The Bill of Rights Institute (BRI), according to the institute’s website, was founded in September of 1999 in Arlington, Virginia, is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, nonpartisan, educational organization that teaches civics and equips students and teachers to live the ideals of a free and just society. The materials and programs provided by … [Read more...] about The Bill of Rights Institute Establishes the Power of the Printed Word Initiative
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
Q&A on Foil Stamping and Embossing Engravings
By Jeff Peterson, editor-in-chief, PostPress Foil stamping and embossing engravings are the tools that drive the design and look of a final piece. The importance of engravings sometimes is forgotten – all foil stamped or embossed projects start with how the artwork is prepared for the final die. At FSEA’s Print Embellishment Conference in April 2024, a panel of engraving … [Read more...] about Q&A on Foil Stamping and Embossing Engravings
Rollem’s Insignia Diecutting Systems
Edited by Cori Watkins, editor, PostPress Rollem’s line of Insignia diecutting systems offer a modern option to traditional methods of diecutting. Flexible diecutting systems provide the advantage of reduced and streamlined makeready processes compared to the conventional diecutting methods. While the traditional machinery requires skilled operators to perform complicated … [Read more...] about Rollem’s Insignia Diecutting Systems
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
Mixed Forests Are the Forests of the Future
As climate change progresses, various forms of forest damage are expected to become more common. The risk of damage can be reduced by diversifying the proportions of tree species. By Elina Hovinen and Maria Latokartano, Metsä Group In 2015, an agreement was signed in Paris by 195 states which committed themselves to restricting the temperature rise to clearly below 2° C, … [Read more...] about Mixed Forests Are the Forests of the Future
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