Bottom Line Coexistence: Combining Flexo and Digital for Value, Profitability

Still, both Smith and Heinl are quick to point out their digital presses are in no way replacements for their flexographic systems. While their digital machines took some work off the flexo presses, it was limited to those jobs that benefited from the quick makeready, fast turnaround, and short run capabilities of the Xeikon or Jetrion machines. Both converters have found that a significant value-add is how the digital devices free up the flexo presses to run longer jobs. This lets these converters optimize operations and even enjoy the luxury of having the flexibility to print a job on either press.