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50 Years of the Lamella Tip Doctor Blade

The invention of the lamella tip doctor blade changed the world of printing forever. To this day, it is still the largest selling style of doctor blade worldwide.

Maximizing Doctor Blade Life

Day-to-day press operation often comes with challenges. One of the most common—unpredictable doctor blade failures—also comes with a number of additional concerns, such as safety, quality, service and cost. As technical advisors for professional print operators across the country, Daetwyler encounters these situations on a daily basis. This article will address problem areas regarding optimum […]

Virtual FORUM 2020 Recap: Innovation and Technology Born from Frustration

The last day of Virtual FORUM 2020 kicked off with Innovation and Technology Born from Frustration. They May 6 session was chaired by Johnny Stamey of Daetwyler and Stuart Beeson of Sandon Global. Paul Teachout of PT Consultant Group spoke first. He explained that innovation has driven new technologies, and that these smart solutions allow […]

BOBST and Industry Partners Open Doors to New Flexo Center of Excellence

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MEX, Switzerland—BOBST hosted an open house at its new Flexo Center of Excellence at Bobst Bielefeld on Feb. 13, giving attendees the opportunity to experience the entire flexo process from start to finish. The Competence Center at Bobst Bielefeld has been extended to include a prepress room, meaning it is now a fully comprehensive Center […]

Liliana Cedeño Named Technical Sales Manager for Latin America at PrimeBlade Sweden

MEXICO CITY, Mexico—Liliana Cedeño has been named technical sales manager for Latin America at PrimeBlade Sweden, as of Feb. 1. Cedeño will support the company’s agents and customers in the region with sales, technical support and education. Cedeño has worked in the printing and packaging industry for approximately 20 years, mainly with a focus on […]

FORUM 2020 Session Chairs Dive Deeper into Planned Proceedings

Drivers… Speakers… Messages… Take Homes—These are critical components of each of the nine technical sessions constituting FTA’s FORUM 2020. The event, set for April 19-22 at the Hyatt Regency Columbus in Columbus, OH, is built around a central theme—Color, Brands, Technology: The Complete Package. Over the course of four days: Benchmarks and data points will […]