October 26, 2023
Smithers reports packaging jobs in North America related to digital print e-commerce will be worth $1.26 billion in 2023.
October 25, 2023
All in One vs. Hybrid: Living in Perfect Harmony
A modular hybrid solution will provide the widest range of process adaptability to address shifting packaging market requirements.
October 18, 2023
Canon teases aqueous label and production presses
Dive into the background and timing of two presses using Canon thermal printheads: a new label press, the LabelStream LS2000; and a production printer, the VarioPrint iX1700.
October 17, 2023
Gallus, a journey in Inkjet print
A Gallus centennial celebration at the new customer experience center and introduction to the Gallus One inkjet label press
October 12, 2023
Canon Announces the Expansion of its Label Printing Portfolio with New LabelStream LS2000
Press release from the issuing company Release date: October 12, 2023 Today, Canon announces a technology preview of the Canon LabelStream LS2000, a new 40m/min inkjet label press, at Canon
October 3, 2023
LabelExpo 2023: Launches and Trends – Part 2
Part 2 of LabelExpo Europe coverage with interesting launches in ancillary processes such as embellishment, finishing, inks and process control.
September 21, 2023
LabelExpo 2023: Launches and Trends – Part 1
LabelExpo is the leading event for label printing and the 2023 edition, after a 4-year break, had several interesting launches. Part 1 of the article will focus on the standalone and hybrid inkjet label presses and some other packaging inkjet presses that sneaked in.
September 14, 2023
Agfa SpeedSet packaging press nears launch
The evolution of the Inca Digital single-pass folding carton press – Agfa SpeedSet 1060.
September 12, 2023
The Production Inkjet Evolution: Xeikon
A look at the inkjet journey of Xeikon, Flint Group and their customer Label Source.
August 31, 2023
Inkjet Shopping Guide – Label Presses – Part 3: Hybrid
Primarily in the high end of the market are found hybrid inkjet / analogue presses that can provide economic and productivity benefit over either stand-alone technology in the right scenario.
August 24, 2023
Inkjet sustainability for packaging converters
Ciaran Little of Smithers talks about the potential sustainability impact of inkjet adoption on the packaging market.
August 23, 2023
Inkjet Shopping Guide – Label Presses – Part 2
Inkjet label presses come in different sizes and from a raft of different vendors, making selecting a device challenging. This article focuses on mid-to high-volume printers and will be followed by a third instalment on hybrid presses, which combine inkjet and analogue print.
August 22, 2023
Practical Advice for Prepress Automation in L&P
Every label and packaging press has unique characteristics that influence your prepress toolkit. Read this before you build your shopping list for LabelExpo.
August 10, 2023
Inkjet Shopping Guide: Label Presses – Part 1
Labels are a large and growing market for inkjet presses with more than 25 suppliers serving the market. The buyer’s guide for label presses discusses segments, major decision criteria, and products currently on offer by segment. Part 1 introduces the main segments and printers available in the entry-level segment.
July 11, 2023
Using B2 inkjet flexibility for packaging print
B2 inkjet presses can be a relatively cost-efficient way for moving into packaging print. The flexibility of the presses does allow for commercial and packaging print. User feedback shows that these presses can be successfully used for packaging or mixed environments.
June 1, 2023
Inkjet label OEMs from China coming to Labelexpo Europe 2023
The digital label market in China is expanding rapidly and some regional inkjet OEMs are expanding their label offers beyond the mainland. Learn about new players you may see at upcoming trade events.
May 31, 2023
A look at the Jet Press FP790 Flexible Packaging Press
A look at the origins and capabilities of the Fujifilm FP790 single pass inkjet press for flexible films announced at Interpack 2023 and currently in beta testing.
May 17, 2023
April 2023 Inkjet Installation Roundup
We have 19, quite varied, press installs at 19 companies to talk about for April. Companies investing in inkjet include 9 in the United States, 7 in the European Union and 1 each in Australia, South Africa and the United Kingdom.
April 20, 2023
Inkjet direct-to-shape printing – attracting the big boys
Most cans are printed using dry-offset, in-the-round at the can manufacturing facility but inkjet is starting to make its mark on this 400+ billion unit market.
April 12, 2023
Koenig & Bauer in Inkjet
This article aims at providing an overview of the current activities of Koenig & Bauer in inkjet printing.
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