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Date

Thursday, March 27, 2025

Time

11:00 a.m - 12:30 p.m EST

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Virtual Event

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Non-Member: $149.00

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From Analog to Automation: The Technology Transforming The Plate Package

This webinar will be a discussion based format surrounding new ideas for automation in the plateroom and for plate mounting. The discussion will cover topics from the recent history of platemaking, current trends, and some of the newer technologies. Attendees will have a thorough understanding of options for the plate package.

Speakers

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Andy Knapp, Senior Technical Advisor

Andy Knapp is the Senior Technical Advisor for plates for XSYS North America. He has been part of the flexo industry for over fifteen years, with roles in prepress, plate making and educational environments.

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Brad Gasque, Technical Marketing Leader

Brad Gasque received a BS in Graphic Communications from Clemson University in 2011. He was hired at Clemson’s Sonoco Institute of Packaging Design and Graphics to manage the Advanced Print Technologies lab along with R&D projects and teach for university classes and industry seminars. Brad joined DuPont™ Cyrel® Flexographic Solutions in 2015 as part of their Technical Service Team where he supported customers with troubleshooting plate/print issues, performing audits, and conducting hands-on training. In 2023, he moved into a Technical Marketing Leader role for North America focusing on creating technical resources.

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Nathan rank, Regional Technical Sales/Project Manage

Nathan Rank joined AV Flexologic as a Regional Technical Sales/Project Manager in 2017. With 28 years of experience in Flexo, he possesses a comprehensive knowledge of the flexographic workflow, from prepress and plate production to the printing process itself. His expertise includes various printing technologies, equipment and automation, enabling him to effectively troubleshoot technical challenges and provide clients practical solutions. Nathan is committed to customer satisfaction and collaborative education withing the Flexo industry.