Executive Forum: Anilox Roll Engraving

Recent enhancements in laser technology and software advancements have provided new and innovative engraving patterns, deeper cell depths, and greater ink carrying capacity at these higher screens for anilox engravings.

David Lanska, Canadian regional sales manager, Stork Cellramic—There is no question that flexo quality has improved as a result of improvements in each of the major press components. The catalyst driving those improvements is the quantum leap in anilox roll technology brought about when laser energy was applied to the task of engraving into plasma-coated ceramic. The engraving that resulted was much more versatile and durable than anything in the market. Its ability to carry more ink at finer line counts enabled printers to achieve color at higher levels of quality than were ever imagined.