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Innovation & Technology Born from Frustration

Wednesday, April 22, 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Session Chairs: Stuart Beeson, Sandon Global & Johnny Stamey, Daetwyler

Beeson
Stamey

New technologies is the topic. Our focus is to make sure your company is looking at new technology to help it be the best printer you can be in 2020 and beyond! Specifically:

Our great communicators are:

Each member of the team is a subject matter expert in their field—press, ink, plate, anilox roll and support equipment—all manufacturers. Bobst, DuPont, Eaglewood, Flint Group, Interflex and Nilpeter are all world-class industry leaders in technology in their respective fields and with a string of prestigious accolades, too.

Each of our presenters sees and lives the daily challenges of pressroom manufacturing. By understanding the struggles, they know the importance of new technology. Here is a look at what will be covered:

Paul Teachout, “The Narrow Web Factory of the Future.” We will show how narrow web technologies of today have overcome the converter challenges of workforce and efficiency. Then, we’ll examine how the Industrial Internet of Things (IIOT), automation and FIRST methodologies have provided a modern process to attract a workforce that has been raised on disruptive technologies. Modern presses are managed by automated process control and operated through wireless clean-hand technology solutions, providing the most repeatable and consistent production.

[perfectpullquote align=”full” bordertop=”false” cite=”” link=”” color=”#bb0000″ class=”” size=””]“When innovation and technology come together, people understand how each component is vital to the next. That is when challenges become much easier to solve.”[/perfectpullquote]

Peter J. Mulheran, “Superior Anilox Inventory Management with Laser Cleaning.” Peter will outline the benefits of laser cleaning over chemical-based solutions and speak to the positive effect on the environment, focusing on sustainability for the future of your company, while increasing performance and quality.

Dennis Hughill, “Converted Barrier Solutions for the Sustainable Economy.” Hear from Dennis how press manufacturers are working on the use of next-generation extrusion and polymers that will help with the looming target of the 2025 sustainability pledge.

John Gaber, Brad Gasque, Mickey Bower, “White Ink: The Struggle Is Real.” The roundtable discussion, featuring our panel of ink, plate and anilox roll experts, will discuss how we apply and measure ink. Just because we measure one way, doesn’t make it correct. They will attack pinholing, opacity, mottle and graininess, and how they can be avoided by using the latest technology.

Plus, they’ll look at how using new engraving types will improve white ink laydown while decreasing blade wear. Additionally, the three will provide insight into how a different anilox roll cell geometry can increase coat weight and transfer. Finally, the trio will demonstrate how new formulas and additives can improve white ink’s performance. They will combine that with the latest plate improvements and technologies, and present the total package to help make white ink issues a thing of the past.

Every component in a pressroom—no matter size or significance—can have its issues, so we need industry leaders to do what they do best—innovate.

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