Greg Hrinya, Associate Editor10.20.15
Digital printing is certainly making its mark in the label industry/ The November/December issue of Label & Narrow Web will focus on digital printing. An update of the industry and inkjet presses will feature prominently in the magazine, which piggybacks onto the overriding theme of Labelexpo Europe, held September 29 to October 2 in Brussels, Belgium.
Historically conventional printers like Gallus, Mark Andy, MPS, Nilpeter and Omet presented digital alternatives to flexo and hybrid solutions. Intended to optimize the printing process, several press manufacturers equipped their machinery with Domino printing engines. Each of these companies conducted live demonstrations at the show, which were designed to showcase the automation levels and simplicity present with digital.
In keeping with the trends, L&NW will also explore the differences between inkjet and EP printing, as well as how the technology has changed from its early beginnings. Higher quality, less waste and smaller footprints are several of the developments.
Digital did not stay in Brussels, however. The topic continues to be of interest to the industry, as Printing Industries Alliance will host “Digital Printing Think Tank” on October 28. The event will take place at Club 101 in New York, NY, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
According to the company, some industry experts predict that digital printing will be the dominant technology by 2030. The event will explore the digital print market, its future potential, how to go to market and how to make a profit. Experts will also be on hand to discuss their successes and failures in the space. Digital Printing Think Tank will also cover short run sheetfed and production web inkjet as well as labels, packaging, wide format and more.
The technology has become more widely accepted for short runs, and many manufacturers now try to provide a cost-effective method for entering the digital market. Memjet, as seen on Colordyne’s Mini Press, provides inkjet solution for the medium market converter. As more printers enter the market, the printing method’s share will continue to grow.
Historically conventional printers like Gallus, Mark Andy, MPS, Nilpeter and Omet presented digital alternatives to flexo and hybrid solutions. Intended to optimize the printing process, several press manufacturers equipped their machinery with Domino printing engines. Each of these companies conducted live demonstrations at the show, which were designed to showcase the automation levels and simplicity present with digital.
In keeping with the trends, L&NW will also explore the differences between inkjet and EP printing, as well as how the technology has changed from its early beginnings. Higher quality, less waste and smaller footprints are several of the developments.
Digital did not stay in Brussels, however. The topic continues to be of interest to the industry, as Printing Industries Alliance will host “Digital Printing Think Tank” on October 28. The event will take place at Club 101 in New York, NY, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
According to the company, some industry experts predict that digital printing will be the dominant technology by 2030. The event will explore the digital print market, its future potential, how to go to market and how to make a profit. Experts will also be on hand to discuss their successes and failures in the space. Digital Printing Think Tank will also cover short run sheetfed and production web inkjet as well as labels, packaging, wide format and more.
The technology has become more widely accepted for short runs, and many manufacturers now try to provide a cost-effective method for entering the digital market. Memjet, as seen on Colordyne’s Mini Press, provides inkjet solution for the medium market converter. As more printers enter the market, the printing method’s share will continue to grow.