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Mondi exceeds 95% certified base paper for release liners and extrusion solutions
Mondi has switched more than 95% of its range of release liners and extrusion solutions to PEFC and FSC™ * certified base paper sources. This is a further step towards responsible sourcing and transparency in the supply chain and also reflects Mondi’s ongoing commitment to develop solutions that are sustainable by design and support customers in achieving their sustainability goals.
Color-Logic updates user manuals
Color-Logic has updated the user manuals provided to printers and graphic designer customers. The update provides licensed users with detailed video instructions for quickly producing Color-Logic metallic print files and embellishments. As a result, Color-Logic manuals now support 133 languages using Google Translate, enabling any level of graphic designer to utilize the many Color-Logic metallic color palettes and embellishments for each of the metallic colors.
Mutoh introduces XpertJet C641SR Pro Printer/Cutter
Mutoh Europe nv, the EMEA headquarters for Mutoh Industries LTD., Japan, introduces its first-ever integrated print and cut device, the XpertJet C641SR Pro, a 24" (630 mm) wide model. The XPJ C641SR Pro offers precise contour-cut and through-cut functionality and integrates a Mutoh AccuFine 1600 nozzle print head, enhancing both print quality and productivity. The new model is ideal for desktop use, but can also be equipped with a stand on caster wheels and an automatic roll-up device for added versatility.
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Drewsen Spezialpapiere at Fachpack 2024
Drewsen Spezialpapiere will once again be exhibiting at this year's Fachpack 2024 in Nuremberg (Hall 3A | Stand 404) as an innovative supplier and development partner for sustainable paper solutions. With a strong commitment to environmentally friendly and high-quality packaging, Drewsen Spezialpapiere is sending a strong signal for the future of the packaging industry.
Hasselblad introduces the XCD 3,2-4,5/20-35E lens
The XCD 3,2-4,5/20-35E is the first ultra-wide-angle zoom lens and the first lens in the Hasselblad XCD E series. The 'E' designation stands for Exclusive, representing the top optical performance in the XCD lens lineup. It has a 16-27mm full-frame equivalent focal length range with a maximum aperture of f/3,2. With its superior optical design, flexible focusing module and high-performance leaf shutter, the XCD 3,2-4,5/20-35E enables users to effortlessly capture a variety of themes such as natural landscapes, urban scenes, vast interior spaces and environmental portraits.
Heidelberg and Gallus announce new matte finishing technology for digital inkjet
Gallus Group, a subsidiary of Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (Heidelberg), is poised to transform the narrow-web print landscape with its latest research breakthrough: Gallus MatteJet technology. Announced at Labelexpo Americas 2024, the landmark innovation represents an important advancement in inkjet printing, unlocking a premium matte finish previously unachievable with digital inkjet, bringing the possibilities of inkjet technology to the wine label market for the very first time.
With smartGravure, gravure printing enters the digital age
Sometimes innovation brings incremental benefits. And other times, it can take great leaps forward. With smartGravure, Bobst has achieved a great leap forward for gravure printing. SmartGravure “totally revolutionizes the gravure printing process” from being a highly manual operation to a fully digitalized workflow.
Andritz to supply Yankee Eco Steam System to Essity, England
International technology group Andritz has received an order from global hygiene and health company Essity to deliver a PrimeDry YES (Yankee Eco Steam System) for a tissue machine at its mill in Stubbins, England. Start-up is scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2024.
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Toscotec to showcase digital innovations at MIAC 2024
Toscotec will present innovations of the tissuemaking process including digital technologies at MIAC 2024 from 9th to 11th October in Lucca, Italy.
Domino launches new compact monochrome inkjet printer at Labelexpo Americas 2024
Domino Printing Sciences (Domino) announces the launch of a new, compact monochrome inkjet printer, the K300, at Labelexpo Americas. Building on the success of Domino’s K600i print bar, the K300 has been developed as a compact, flexible solution for converters looking to add variable data printing capabilities to analogue printing lines.
A wider take on proven automation
MPS is excited to introduce the EF Packaging press, a powerful expansion within their portfolio that’s designed to meet the evolving demands of the market. The MPS EF Packaging press builds on the foundation of the MPS EF narrow web press series known for its high automation level and ease of use in terms of operation. With the introduction of the EF Packaging press, a press that is targeted at flexible packaging and shrink sleeve applications operating at an extended web width of 26” can open new markets and opportunities for label converters that look to venture into different market segments or flexible packaging converters that are looking for a solution for short runs.
Domino to launch 1,200dpi Hybrid Printing Module and Print Inspection System at Labelexpo Americas
Domino Printing Sciences (Domino) is pleased to announce the launch of a new 1,200dpi digital print engine for integration into flexographic lines, responding to the growing demand for digital hybrid printing and finishing. Developed to support label converters in delivering high-resolution digital printing, including variable data applications, the N730i Integration Module is based on Domino’s latest Generation 7 platform, delivering up to 1,200dpi print at high speeds.
