Making Flexo Stronger: FTA’s Focus at 50

Richard Black, All Printing Resources asked, “Should we be matching the press to the proof or the proof to the press?” Obstacles to making flexo stronger include variation in print color and quality, the lack of practical standards, and the fact that all rival processes have standards, claimed Dieter Niederstadt of Asahi Photoproducts. Anchoring the session, EskoArtwork’s Ian Hole offered a perspective on sustainability “from 30,000 ft,” encouraging attendees to take advantage of existing products that enhance sustainability, such as sample making devices, remote approval systems, and software that tracks waste.