FQC/SWG Updates: Wrapping Up 2018 with a Fall Overview & Look to Next Year
For the Standards Working Group (SWG), the fall of 2018 saw a large number of ballots moving through from the documents that were to be completed prior to the fall […]
The Contract Proof: Simulating Color Rendition & Minimum Printable Dot
It may seem like a very obvious question, but do you know how important a reliable contract proof is? Contract tests are the subject of interest for many printers and […]
“FIRST in Motion”: ISO Standards
Defining, Aligning & Applying Them in Real-Time Production of the Forum 2018 Print Project This is the fourth installment in a series of articles chronicling the wide web, flexible packaging […]
Connect Your Color Workflow: Standardize & Manage Application of Ink on Substrate
Vince Balistrieri, president, Baldwin Vision Systems, and Isaam Lutfiyya, director global sales and marketing, monitor color’s application and control in the print industry on a daily basis. They are uniquely […]
The 2017 Gary Hilliard FQC Scholarship Winner Shares Research Results
At FTA’s Forum 2017, I was honored to receive the Gary Hilliard FQC Scholarship. It provided me the ability to continue my education as well as opened up opportunities in […]
“FIRST in Motion”: Ink & Press
The Steps Taken to Optimize Crucial Parts of the Project & the Relevant Sections of FIRST to Follow This is the third installment in a series of articles chronicling the […]
Folding Carton Consistency: Plate, Ink, Tape and Other Considerations to Achieve Uniformity
Thanks to their lightweight nature, folding cartons are witnessing an increased customer demand globally. This means quality assurance is not only important for the physical carton, but also for the […]
Labelexpo Americas 2018: Unlocking Flexible Packaging Opportunities for Label Converters
Thousands of package printers descended on Rosemont, IL this week, electing once again to participate in the biennial pilgrimage that is Labelexpo Americas. The attraction: the invitation and theme, “Explore […]
A Look Inside Flexo Tech’s Gold Award-Winning Print in the 2018 FTA Excellence in Flexography Awards
In the 2018 FTA Excellence in Flexography Awards Competition, judges described the gold award winner in the college student category as having “good creative usage of gloss and tactile inks.” […]
“FIRST in Motion”: Technology & Methods
How Each Step of FIRST Was Followed & Special Considerations Taken During the Project This, along with “FIRST in Motion: Scope, Timelines & Schedule” by Bob Coomes, Plastic Packaging Technologies […]
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