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.
An offshoot of digital printing, variable data printing offers the look and feel of conventional offset, but with the added convenience of digital capabilities.
It’s rare to find a product that people not only require, but enjoy. For converters in the food label industry, this segment offers steady work, but not without challenges.
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.
Europe is a grand mixture � an agglomeration, some might say � of cultures and economies. The label scene, still healthy but in flux, mirrors the continent's diversity.
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.
Companies to Watch is a special feature of Label & Narrow Web that pays tribute to a select group of converters who are making noteworthy contributions to the health of the industry.
A comprehensive directory of suppliers of consumables, equipment and services, the 2007 International Buyers Guide is for all of your purchasing decisions.
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.
After a reasonably healthy year, narrow web converters in North America prepare for price increases, technological growth, and continued attempts to commoditize quality printed products.
A special report on the state of the label industry: a look at the economy, the labor problem, the technology, and the markets that are driving today's changes.
The website provides printers the information they need to make informed decisions on how digital inkjet printing can assist them in growing their business.
These events will give current and future label community members the opportunity to meet with peers, clients, press and other industry related contacts.
The honor is reserved for Tension suppliers that score in the top 1% and exhibit the highest standards for quality, technical service and sales support.
The Tau 330 is equipped with Xaar 1001 single-pass printheads and has a maximum print width of 330 mm with a maximum print speed of 48 running meters per minute.
The HP Graphic Arts users group has released its first-ever white paper, providing an in-depth look into the organization’s history, achievements and future.
Printed on HP Indigo WS6000 series digital presses, the personalized labels captured broad attention, providing an emotional and tactile experience with the brand.
“There are three megatrends among brand owners that support the growth of color digital printing for packaging,” says Bob Leahey, an associate director at InfoTrends.
This week at Xeikon's company headquarters in Belgium, the company is showcasing its complete range of label and packaging suites to both label printers and print buyers.
The hybrid inkjet printing platform combines configurable in-line converting and processing with high-quality digital printing at production-level speeds.
This year's conference will feature nearly 100 education sessions that cover the most pressing business challenges taking place in the digital print industry.
The multi-client study provides technology vendors with a better understanding of what converters think about color digital printing and related technology.
At its headquarters in Switzerland, Gallus unveiled the prototype of its digital inkjet press, the Gallus DCS 340. L&NW’s European correspondent was present as the curtain went up.
Devastated by Hurricane Sandy, a label converter’s industry peers and suppliers rallied to keep the company afloat – and the future has never been brighter.
L&NW toured nutraceutical company Xymogen and got an up-close look at its manufacturing process and in-house label converter. Powered by a Xeikon 3500, Labels in Motion continues to expand, serving customers in a wide range of markets.
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.
This year, more than 2,000 attendees gathered in Orlando for the high-energy, three-day event, where attendees enjoyed a dynamic and personalized digital print educational environment.