The move will leverage Digimarc’s expertise in digital watermarking to deliver a seamless product in the automation of brand protection and traceability.
"We see this as a terrific opportunity to continue delivering the same great Appvion value our customers expect while remaining fast, flexible, and responsive."
The AWP plates are made using CrystalCleanConnect, a new offering jointly developed by Asahi Photoproducts and Esko that automates the platemaking process.
The press manufacturer discussed the benefits of hybrid printing capabilities at a flexo conference and the International Congress of Graphic Technology.
The product line is touted as the broadest range of highly sustainable inlays that all use FSC-certified paper as a substrate, and now also 4E technology.