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OMET Americas Presents Future of Flexo Event at Clemson’s Sonoco Institute

CLEMSON, SC—On Feb. 6-7, an inaugural Future of Flexo event was hosted at Clemson University’s Sonoco Institute of Packaging Design and Graphics, presented by OMET Americas. The event centered around “New Year, New Technology” and was sponsored by industry print suppliers Eaglewood Technologies, Siegwerk, Phoseon Technology, Nazdar Ink Technologies, DuPont, Techkon USA, DBT Coatings and […]

OMET Americas & Clemson’s Sonoco Institute Partner on Future of Flexo Open House Feb. 6-7

CLEMSON, SC—OMET Americas is hosting its first open house at Clemson University’s Sonoco Institute of Packaging Design and Graphics on Feb. 6-7 in Clemson, SC. Join the free event to connect with vendors from across the flexo industry. Explore their latest technologies to determine which industry advancements you should consider for your 2019 budget planning. […]

FIRST in Motion: Final Results

Measuring Samples from the Forum 2018 Print Project at Different Locations This is the last in a series of articles chronicling the wide web, flexible packaging pouch job at the center of the Forum 2018 FIRST in Motion session. Other articles in the series include: FIRST in Motion: Objectives by FTA Hall of Fame Member […]

Understanding the Anilox: Improve Performance Reliability While Reducing Waste

When I was first learning how to run a press, one of the biggest things I could remember thinking was, “How am I supposed to know how these different anilox rollers print?” I would watch all the veteran operators switching out anilox rollers, and they knew exactly which one to drop into press for each […]

“FIRST in Motion”: Characterization

The Details Behind the Profiling Portion of the Forum 2018 Print Project This is the fifth installment in a series of articles chronicling the wide web, flexible packaging pouch job at the center of the Forum 2018 FIRST in Motion session. Other articles in the series include: FIRST in Motion: Objectives by FTA Hall of […]

Josh Sigmon Named Sales & Technical Manager, Eastern Region at Harper Corporation of America

CHARLOTTE, NC—Global anilox roll supplier Harper Corporation of America has named Josh Sigmon the new sales and technical manager for the eastern region of the world. In this role, he will serve the entire Eastern Hemisphere, including Europe, the Asia-Pacific region and the Middle East. Josh served as technical account manager for the central plains region […]

“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 pouch job at the center of the Forum 2018 FIRST in Motion session. Other articles in the series include: FIRST in Motion: Objectives by FTA […]

“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 wide web, flexible packaging pouch job at the center of the Forum 2018 FIRST in Motion session. Other articles in the series include: FIRST in […]

“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 LLC comprises the second installment in a series of articles chronicling the wide web, flexible packaging pouch job at the center of the Forum 2018 […]