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Shine LED Lamp Kit by Miraclon recognized with two FTA Awards
The Shine LED Lamp Kit by Miraclon has become the first technology to win two prestigious FTA Awards in one year: the FTA Innovation Award and the FTA Sustainability Excellence Award. Supplied as a simple, fast retrofit to existing fluorescent exposure frames, the Shine LED Lamp Kit enables flexo trade shops and printers to gain all the efficiency and sustainability benefits of LED exposure technology at a fraction of the cost of a new system.
Bio-based SolarFlow Green suction press roll cover ensures more sustainable paper production
With SolarFlow Green, Voith is setting yet another standard for paper manufacturing products made of renewable raw materials. The suction press roll cover is certified according to the internationally recognized DIN CERTCO standard for bio-based products. The cover combines all the advantages of the proven SolarFlow technology while simultaneously reducing the carbon footprint. This innovation is in line with Voith’s long-standing commitment and ambitious goals to promote sustainability in both paper manufacturing and its own production.
AM industry confident in a tense economic situation
“In the current very difficult market environment across all sectors, our member companies are proving surprisingly robust,” explains Dr. Markus Heering, Managing Director of the VDMA's Additive Manufacturing Working Group. Despite the tense situation, only a third of companies reported declining sales in the spring survey.
Decarbonising the Italian pulp & paper industry
AFRY has been selected by Assocarta to define a decarbonisation strategy for the pulp and paper sector that is in line with EU framework, country-specific conditions, and technological advancements. AFRY’s assessment will outline an overall decarbonisation roadmap for the sector, pinpointing the best available technologies, regulatory and infrastructural obstacles, and competitive levers. Additionally, AFRY will provide an analysis of the pulp & paper sector in Italy, including potential scenarios to 2030 and required policies.
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Color-Logic at drupa 2024
As the world eagerly anticipates the return of drupa after an eight-year hiatus, Color-Logic is set to captivate attendees with groundbreaking advancements. Partnering with Ricoh, Color-Logic will command attention on the Ricoh Stand in Hall 8A, where the Color-Logic software will be demonstrated on the new Ricoh Pro 7500 Digital press with specialty inks.
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System Brunner AG at drupa 2024
System Brunner AG, a technology company in color management for print and prepress, presents its latest developments in AI-supported color management and computer vision color control technology with gray balance at its partners' booths.
Toscotec to participate in ANEX2024 in Taiwan
Toscotec will take part in the Asian Nonwovens Exhibition and Conference 2024, one of the global major Nonwovens exhibitions, scheduled from 22 to 24 May at Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center in Taiwan. The company has recently launched the innovative Optima line for the Nonwovens market. Based on high control and efficiency, the new line is composed of the Optima winder and rewinder, featuring automatic tension and nip control, and a wide array of packaging solutions designed for the highest possible degree of customization.
Bobst partners with and invests in Packitoo
Bobst announced that it has entered into a strategic partnership with Packitoo, a French company developing digital solutions in the packaging industry. Packitoo’s Hipe is a web-based sales tool tailored for the packaging industry, automating quotations, managing packaging projects, and supporting web-to-pack e-shops for printers and converters.
New EU packaging rules are almost here
The pulp and paper industry welcomes the vote at the EU Parliament on the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) that supports the trilogue agreement and avoids delaying the legislative process. The last step will be a final confirmation of the agreement by the EU Council.
UPM Raflatac unveils Carbon Action portfolio
According to the UN, today only 15% of the Sustainable Development Goal targets are on track. In September 2023, UPM joined the UN Global Compact Forward Faster initiative to accelerate this pace. To demonstrate its commitment to the Climate Action initiative and help its customers reduce the carbon footprint of their packaging materials and drive action, UPM Raflatac is proud to announce the launch of its Carbon Action Plastic Labels portfolio.
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Xeikon unveils new 1200 dpi inkjet press for high-end label segment
Xeikon has announced details of the next evolution Panther inkjet technology as the press manufacturer prepares for the world premiere of the Xeikon PX3300HD, a new 1200 dpi digital press that will be launched at drupa 2024. Developed for high quality labels, the five-color machine offers a 330mm printing width and speeds up to 70 m/min, even when printing with high opacity white. In addition, Xeikon PX3300HD utilizes a newly developed ink series, PX-Cure LED HD, to ensure perfect curing, while supporting sustainability targets for converters.
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Ferag at drupa 2024
From May 28 to June 7, 2024, the global print and media industry will gather at drupa 2024 in Düsseldorf. Ferag, provider of conveying and processing solutions, will take advantage of this event to present itself and its solutions. This year's trade fair appearance is all about the needs of its customers. The new strategic partnership between the Swiss family-owned company and MakroSolutions is an essential part of the alignment of Ferag's solutions, products and services.
