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Epson opens new virtual Industrial Solutions Centre for European customers and partners
By Converter on February 12, 2021The new virtual space offers greater access to Epson’s robotics and industrial solutions both in-person and remotely Epson has launched a new European Industrial Solutions Centre – called the European Industrial Solutions Plus (EISC+) – a hybrid demonstration centre that incorporates a virtual and physical facility for partners, distributors and customers to experience Epson’s products and solutions. The new Epson […] -
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Silver price volatility could affect conductive ink composition
By Converter on February 4, 2021The remarkable price increases in particular US stocks, most notably GameStop, made the news last week as the power of retail investors to move markets became clear. On Monday, February 1, the BBC reported that silver prices increased by around 10% as retail investors turned their attention to commodities, reaching a 5-month high of almost $950/kg. While silver has many uses, such as mirrors and jewellery, […] -
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Baldwin Vision Systems unveils new “Defender” comprehensive inspection and defect tracking solution
By Converter on February 3, 2021Baldwin Vision Systems has unveiled a new “Defender” suite of data-connected technologies to identify, track, and remove print defects. Specifically designed for wide web packaging substrates, Defender 100% Inspection is the foundation for the industry’s most comprehensive defect tracking solution. Defender Data Central and Defender Waste Manager combine to function as a seamless defect detection and tracking workflow. The combination […] -
Color-Logic certifies Slater Harrison substrates
By Converter on February 1, 2021Color-Logic has announced its certification of three substrates from the Centura Collection manufactured by Slater Harrison & Co Ltd of Bollington Macclesfield, Cheshire, England. Commenting on the certification, Color-Logic CTO and co-founder, Richard Ainge said: “The Slater Harrison CenturaPearl Snow White substrate and two weights of the Slater Harrison CenturaReflect Argent substrate provide attractive and cost-effective alternatives to the metalised […] -
PrintFactory announces a key partnership with Durst
By Converter on December 10, 2020Under the new agreement, Durst will now use the PrintFactory API to provide customers in mixed print environments with workflow software. Durst has a reputation for being the unrivalled technology leader in digital large format printing. Quality and reliability are its cornerstones. With the Pixel to Output strategy, Durst expanded its offer with software solutions for printers to deliver complete […] -
Thermal transfer printer offers easier integration into packaging lines by OEMs
By Converter on November 3, 2020Equipment launched today has been designed to make integrating SmartDate X45 and SmartDate X65 thermal transfer (TTO) printers into packaging lines easier than ever before for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). Suitable for form fill and seal packaging lines, the SmartDate OEM Connect has an array of features that make it easy to install, even in very tight spaces. The controller […] -
Fachpack 2019: Meech International to present its newest range of Static Control and Web Cleaner technology for the packaging industry
By Converter on September 19, 2019Meech will be showcasing several new products at Fachpack 2019 (Booth 4 – 413, 24 – 26 September, Exhibition Centre, Nuremberg), alongside its long-standing static control and web cleaning systems. These include the Hyperion 960IPS mid-range Pulsed DC ionising bar, the Hyperion IonCharge30 (15W) and Hyperion IonCharge50 (75W) static generators and the CyClean RTM non-contact web cleaner. “Fachpack is a […] -
Meech to display its newest static control and web cleaning technology products at K 2019
By Converter on September 9, 2019Meech International will be showcasing its recent technological developments at the K Trade Fair (Hall 11 – B60, Messe Düsseldorf, 16th – 23rd October 2019), including the new CyCleanTM R web cleaner, Hyperion IonCharge50 (75W) and IonCharge30 (15W) static generators and the Hyperion 960IPS – Meech’s newest static control bar. Meech will also be displaying its full, long-standing and well […] -
Creation delivers bespoke digital solutions for KM Packaging
By Converter on May 24, 2018Specialists in packaging artwork, reprographics and plate production, Creation Reprographics, has developed a sophisticated management information system (MIS) for leading global supplier of packaging and lidding films, KM Packaging The MIS utilises Creation’s WebCenter program to deliver a streamlined, automated digital workflow process to enhance production efficiency and increase client satisfaction. Creation worked closely with KM Packaging to create a […] -
Reproflex Scandinavia brings added value and quality with Bellissima Digitally Modulated Screening (DMS) to flexo printers in Scandinavia
By Converter on April 3, 2018Aniken Graphics, a joint venture between Hamillroad Software, a UK based prepress software company, and Apex International, a global leader of anilox and metering products, has today announced that Reproflex Scandinavia is approved to supply flexographic printing plates, screened with Bellissima DMS, to the Scandinavian market Nick Harvey, managing director of Aniken Graphics International, said, “We have aligned ourselves with […]