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90% of the world's banknotes are “Swiss”
The vast majority of the world's banknotes is produced using Swiss technology. Just like the special inks produced by SICPA, the sophisticated presses and all the related solutions (printing plate production, design, quality control, etc.) are developed in Lausanne by Koenig & Bauer Banknote Solutions (K&B Banknote Solutions) and then made available to Central Banks and private printers for the production of their banknotes. This year, the company is celebrating 70 years of existence and presence in Lausanne.
Sibress launches new FADS3D flexo plate measuring device
Sibress, manufacturer of measuring and analysis systems for quality control in flexographic and packaging printing, has launched the new Fads3D mobile measuring device for two- and three-dimensional analysis of flexographic plates. This latest Sibress innovation can additionally be used in semi-automatic mode for measuring metal-backed photopolymer printing plates (letterpress plates). Deployable anywhere and easy to use, Sibress Fads3D is a measurement solution combining full-featured capabilities in an exceptionally compact package.
Xaar at Futureprint Leaders Summit
Xaar is highlighting industrial inkjet’s strong sustainability credentials across an increasingly wide set of industries and applications at this month’s FuturePrint Leaders Summit in Geneva, Switzerland. Titled, “Changing Today & Tomorrow: Sustainability and industrial inkjet”, the presentation by Angus Condie, Xaar’s Director of Technology, forms part of the two-day in-person event on 29th & 30th June, following the highly successful virtual FuturePrint Leaders’ Summit in March of last year.
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Palsgaard to showcase full range of plant-based polymer additives at K 2022
Palsgaard, producer of plant-based emulsifiers and polymer additives for the global food, packaging and plastics industries, will take the opportunity of K 2022 in Düsseldorf, Germany, to position itself as a supplier to polymer producers, masterbatch manufacturers and compounders seeking to lower their carbon footprint and go renewable. At the world’s largest plastics trade fair in Hall 7, Level 1, Booth D20, Palsgaard will present its complete portfolio of sustainable polymer additives and offer first-hand insight in new developments.
XSYS introduces faster troubleshooting with Flexo Solution Finder
XSYS has launched Flexo Solution Finder, a new innovative online tool which helps printers and platemakers find solutions to help them optimize production and increase Overall Equipment Efficiency (OEE) in the prepress department and in the press room. Tailored to each market segment, Flexo Solution Finder will guide users to the optimal printing plate or combination of plate, equipment, and surface screening software, from the comprehensive XSYS portfolio.
Saving energy in metal decorating
Saving energy is one of the most pressing challenges of our time. The spiralling gas prices, in particular, are driving production costs to previously unknown heights for many companies. Against this background, Koenig & Bauer MetalPrint offered its customers a webinar on ways to reduce their consumption of gas. The level of participation and feedback after the three online sessions was overwhelming.
Market introduction: Kodak Prosper 7000 Turbo Press
Kodak has unveiled the Prosper 7000 Turbo Press at its inkjet facility in Dayton, Ohio. The new inkjet web press uses Kodak Stream Inkjet Technology offering printing speeds of up to 410 mpm (1,345 fpm) or up to 5,523 A4 ppm, which is “almost 35% faster than its nearest competitor”. It enables commercial, publishing and newspaper printers to compete more effectively with offset and to shift more long run jobs from conventional printing processes to inkjet.
Very high demand for trials for sustainable packaging papers
One year ago, Voith started up a modern pilot coater in its Technology Center in Heidenheim, Germany, after an extensive rebuild. Since then, the demand for pilot trials for coated and sized paper grades has increased enormously. In particular, barrier coatings for sustainable packaging papers are being explored by numerous customers from countries around the world. Together with the other pilot machines, all production steps throughout the entire papermaking process are covered – from stock preparation to coating and calendering.
More efficiency for production of gatefold brochures
The Polish company Drukarnia Normex in Gdansk has brought in reinforcements for the production of gatefolded brochures in the form of the FA 650 front trimming unit from Muller Martini. For the company, the quality of its end products is a top priority. For this reason, a quality management system was introduced several years ago in order to meet market requirements in the best possible way. Drukarnia Normex is broadly positioned and produces both commercial printing types as well as magazines, calendars and books in softcover and hardcover versions for its customers.
Lessebo Paper portfolio now available in the US via Legion Paper
Lessebo Paper announces its partnership with Legion paper to represent its portfolio of environmentally friendly, high quality paper qualities in the United States. Lessebo Paper has been producing paper since 1693, making it one of the oldest paper manufacturers in Sweden. The company focuses on sustainable and innovative uncoated graphic paper in the premium segment, consisting of Lessebo Colours, Lessebo Design and Lessebo Digital.
Print4All closes with about 21,000 visitors
246 companies and 20,922 operators: these are the numbers that concluded the second edition of Print4All, from 3 to 6 May at Fiera Milano, and that confirmed it as a reference point in Europe for print and converting professionals.
Asahi appoints Emmanuel Mougenot as International Sales Manager
Asahi Photoproducts announced that experienced flexographic professional Emmanuel Mougenot is joining the company as International Sales Manager, responsible for managing sales and distributor resources in Benelux, France, Spain, and other countries to be determined moving forward. Mougenot has a strong background in sales in the world of flexography, including ten years working with the TKM Group, a provider of doctor blades for flexography, culminating in his appointment as Managing Director. He subsequently joined Dantex, a distributor of flexo plates and other products, where he served as Sales Manager for seven years.
