With so many digital printers and presses now available, we break down the specifications and capabilities of what some of the label industry’s leading suppliers have to offer.
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A great deal of time and effort goes into the decision to purchase a new or used piece of equipment. Several converters share their thoughts about the process.
With digital now dominant, label converters and their customers have a myriad of choices to help them create an acceptable proof, the result of the prepress process.
Whether the task is RFID placement and inspection, lamination, diecutting, adhesive application or any other precision process, post-press converting equipment is custom configured for the job.
The system includes a 400W laser, two-sided lamination, UV varnish, rotary sheeting and diecutting, and Spartanics’ Change-on-the-Fly Barcode Reading software.
Digital press manufacturers showcased their latest innovations at Labelexpo. There was strong interest in both inkjet and EP technology, with several sales made on the show floor.