Gravure
GRAVUREXCHANGE | What doctor-blade challenges impact wide-web cylinder metering? Part 1 Paid Members Public
For gravure applications, doctorblade control needs to be both fast and foolproof, with no guesswork, mechanical problems or startup waste that is attributable to doctor-blade performance. While this statement is true for any gravure press, it is particularly important for wide-web applications that can have doctor blades with lengths greater
BREAKTHROUGHS | Gravure AIMCAL Alliance names 2022 Golden Cylinder Awards Paid Members Public
The Gravure AIMCAL Alliance Committee (GAA) honored winners in its annual Golden Cylinder Awards competition at a special ceremony Sept. 26 during the 2022 AIMCAL R2R USA Conference in Orlando, FL. Click the link below to download the full article.
Film and Foil Substrate Fundamentals and Challenges Paid Members Public
Presented by Allan Mackinlay
The Evolution of Heat Seal Lacquers Paid Members Public
Presented by Nicola Kelfkens, Henkel Corporation Heat seal lacquers are typically aqueous or solvent-based solutions and primarily used in the food packaging industry as lidding adhesives. Currently, there are several chemistries available in the market depending on a converter’s equipment availability and performance requirements. This presentation will discuss the
Ink-viscosity optimization and automation systems for gravure printing and coating: Part 1 Paid Members Public
While the latest printing presses are equipped with sophisticated quality control and automation systems, one of the most important variables in printing – ink viscosity – typically still is measured with inexact and cumbersome methods, such as efflux cups and falling-ball viscometers. Sensors that measure up to the accuracy operators expect from
Gravure AIMCAL Alliance names “Best of the Best” in 2021 Golden Cylinder Awards Paid Members Public
Three gravure printers were recognized recently with “Best of the Best” designations for their entries in the 2021 Golden Cylinder Awards. Organized by the Gravure AIMCAL Alliance (GAA) and co-sponsored by ACIMGA (Italian Manufacturers Assn. of Machinery for the Graphic, Converting and Paper Industry), the competition was, of course, impacted
Technology Advancements for Wide-web Digital Printing in the Décor Market Paid Members Public
Touching on what the determining factors are for designs that shall remain printed gravure and what we allocate for digital print. Additionally what are some of the potential pitfalls that face digital printing and future outlook.
Integrating Digital Printing into the Value Stream Paid Members Public
DIPA - Digital Print Academy. Discussing how to successfully integrate digital printing into the value stream for creating digital surfaces expanding the design opportunity and versatility by means of digital printing.
