Edited by Erin La Row, editor, PostPress Offline UV coating continues to be a popular choice for many print applications. Although UV can be applied inline, there are still situations where offline is the best solution. It is especially important for specialty UV coating applications where soft-touch, glitter and textured finishes are used. PostPress magazine talked to … [Read more...] about Offline UV Coating Applications
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Designing for Specialty UV Coatings
By Liz Stevens, writer, PostPress Specialty UV coatings have grown in popularity with the increase of digital inkjet processes and conventional screen UV coatings as well. To take full advantage of the creativity offered by UV coatings, it is helpful to understand their strengths and weaknesses as dictated by the underlying press being used – traditional vs. digital. And it … [Read more...] about Designing for Specialty UV Coatings
Special Sales Gala Invitation Draws Rave Reviews
By Jeff Peterson, executive director, FSEA Goya Foods, Inc., headquartered in Secaucus, New Jersey, is the largest Hispanic-owned food company in the United States and the premier source for authentic Latin cuisine. Goya provides consumers with over 2,500 food products from the Caribbean, Mexico, Spain, Central and South America. Each year, a Sales Gala is included as part … [Read more...] about Special Sales Gala Invitation Draws Rave Reviews
Working Through Challenges with Today’s Paper Stocks and Coatings
Compiled by PostPress Staff Paper stocks and coatings usually are the culprits of potential challenges with foil stamping and embossing. Foil and/or embossing can be a smooth process when the proper stocks and coatings are used, but when there is not communication about the selection of stocks and coatings to match the foiling and/or embossing, roadblocks can … [Read more...] about Working Through Challenges with Today’s Paper Stocks and Coatings
Foil & Emboss Elevate Mandala Art
By Lara Copeland, writer, PostPress A ritual symbol used in a variety of traditions dating back thousands of years, the mandala, in its most basic form, is a geometric configuration of symbols. Given their vibrant appearance and roots in meditation, it is no surprise mandalas have entered into pop culture – especially in adult coloring books, which have been touted as tools to … [Read more...] about Foil & Emboss Elevate Mandala Art
Duplo USA’s DDC-810 Raised Spot UV Coater
By Lara Copeland, writer, PostPress With intentions to fill a void in the market, Duplo USA Corporation, a Santa Ana, California, provider of innovative print finishing solutions to the graphic arts industry, introduced its DDC-810 Raised Spot UV Coater back in 2017. “The available technologies at the time were expensive,” said Duplo Product Manager Anthony Gandara, “and … [Read more...] about Duplo USA’s DDC-810 Raised Spot UV Coater
Elevating Magazine Covers with Embellishments
by Katy Ibsen, managing editor PostPress First impressions mean a lot, especially for print magazines and catalogs. A cover image carries significant responsibility, capturing enough of a reader’s attention to be picked up. Iconic artwork isn’t going away, but many publications now are incorporating texture and specialty effects on covers for added impact. “Neurological … [Read more...] about Elevating Magazine Covers with Embellishments
Working with Specialty UV Coatings on Press
by Brittany Willes, editor, PostPress A longtime manufacturer of screen and offset printing presses, Sakurai USA is well versed in the challenges operators face when utilizing specialty coating technologies. With the increased growth of specialty coatings, such as profile raised UV and glitter UV coatings, operators are working with a lot more than just simple spot UV … [Read more...] about Working with Specialty UV Coatings on Press
Q&A: Foiling Over UV Coatings
This Q&A exchange was extracted from the Foil & Specialty Effects Association HelpLinks forum, an online resource whereby FSEA members can ask questions about challenging projects or conduct research on machinery or supplies and receive advice from the online FSEA community. Question: We recently came across a "problem project" involving a cover of a perfect … [Read more...] about Q&A: Foiling Over UV Coatings
Creative Choices for Distinctive Products
by: Dianna Brodine The products you use to attract and retain customers must strike a balance between utility, eye-catching appeal, and efficient production. No matter what format you require - including marketing kits, POP displays, multimedia packaging, ring binders, and book covers - it can be made more distinctive with the right combination of processes and … [Read more...] about Creative Choices for Distinctive Products