Inkcups, Danvers, Massachusetts, has announced the launch of its latest innovation, ArtPrep. ArtPrep is a proprietary art preparation software that aims to save companies time and resources. ArtPrep simplifies and automates the process, providing an end result that is print-ready, reducing the overall time spent from 15 minutes to 15 seconds. ArtPrep is compatible with all … [Read more...] about Inkcups Introduces ArtPrep

BAIER Prägetechnik, a member of the KURZ Group, has integrated a quattroClean cleaning system into its hot stamping machines. Innovative hot stamping technology coupled with optimally coordinated dry snow-jet cleaning produces plastic surfaces that meet the highest demands in terms of design and functionality. With its cooperation with acp Systems, BAIER Prägetechnik has … [Read more...] about KURZ Group Member Optionally Integrates Cleaning Process

Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (Heidelberg) launched the Generation 4 CutStar, the Speedmaster XL 106-D rotary die cutter and a new Performance Package for in-mold label production on the Speedmaster XL 106 in the summer 2021. It is now further expanding this portfolio by entering into a worldwide distribution agreement with the Japanese company AN Corporation for the … [Read more...] about Heidelberg Expands Portfolio for IML and Folding Carton Production

Converters that will record their recycled plastic data within the Circular Plastics Alliance (CPA) monitoring system now can certify it via the official auditing scheme – RecyClass Recycled Plastics Traceability Certification. This audit-proof can be done for tonnages that are submitted to one of the officially approved CPA data collector systems like RecoTrace. As an … [Read more...] about Circular Plastics Alliance Recognizes Official Audit Scheme

Nanopixel, a subsidiary of the light science technologies group Lumenco in Englewood, Colorado, has announced the creation of MicroEdge. MicroEdge is a patented optical security feature that can be molded directly into the surface of plastic products or packaging. MicroEdge features can include a combination of 3D, animated, flip or on-off images. Nanopixel is in dialogue … [Read more...] about Nanopixel Announces Creation of MicroEdge