The emergence of digital print has made smaller print runs economically viable. Shorter runs power the brand’s ability to launch more creative, more personalized product designs and deliver them quickly to shelf. The result is more products on shelf for users to choose from and more intense competition between brands.

With a compact design, the KM1024aSHE (6pl / 40kHz, 20pl / 22kHz) is compatible with solvent, oil, and UV inks.

The alternative-solvent ink contains no acetone, methanol, or CMRs,

The 9750 features advanced R&D supported by proven industrial processes and methods and is engineered on the basis of Markem-Imaje’s Intelli’Design concept.

The GelFlex-EB gel-based inks for CI flexo printing produce print designs suitable for food packaging and other consumer applications.

Sun Chemical and its parent company, DIC Corporation, have entered into an agreement to acquire 100% of the shares of Sensient Imaging Technologies and certain other assets related to the production of inks.

The word “sustainability” is all the rage these days. On the one hand, 56% of U.S. consumers want more sustainable packaging, according to Asia Pulp & Paper. On the other hand, consumers are hesitant to simply trust a brand claiming to be “green.”

Modern thermal printers can produce color labels and flexible packaging — without ink, toner or ribbons. 

Whatever your brand, your product line will be more appealing if the color is consistent across your entire packaging program. Here are common color issues encountered in packaging design, and how to solve them.