The Xtreme Channeled Application Technology (X-CAT) is a product developed to combat ink spitting, moiré, trail edge voids (TEV), ghosting, and ink re-solubility at high speeds. It also makes the anilox easier to clean and allows particles to pass through rather than being trapped behind the blade, reducing or eliminating scoring. X-CAT works with UV, water-based and/or
In its booth, DuPont focuses on high-performing innovative technologies to address label converters' challenges to achieve their sustainability, productivity, and quality goals. Visitors can learn more about Cyrel Fast, a thermal platemaking system that consists of a thermal processor and a large variety of photopolymer printing plates for flexible packaging, labels and other
Durst showcased two printers from its Tau RSC portfolio, which were presented during numerous live demos. The Durst Tau RSCi is designed for an industrial level of productivity to offer high quality economically. Available in 330-, 420- or 510-mm widths, the press features printing speeds up to 100m/min. The printer can now be equipped with the new double white feature,
The level of excitement mirrored the general mood of the industry, and “we’re back but different” was the underlying theme of this event. The takeaway was there is no turning back and rapid change is the new normal, with digitalization as the lifeblood of the infrastructure.