Finishing - Digital

To further strengthen the company's position as a global leader in offline finishing solutions, Rotoflex recently moved its Canadian regional facility to a larger, new 12,000-square-foot building near Toronto.

When digital technology began to take off in printing, it only seemed logical that finishing would eventually follow suit. Here are some highlights from drupa 2016 of a few of the digital enhancement solutions that were on display.

HP has announced it has taken the first steps toward the development of Digital Combination Printing. The solution generates an end-to-end digital process, which includes special effects and variable embellishments in addition to digital printing.

Sometimes all you have to grab a consumer's attention is the first impression. Using various finishing techniques combined or in unique ways can take a package to the next level.

KBA-Metronic, a member of the KBA Group, and DataLase have announced their partnership to further the development of high-speed in-line digital printing solutions.

Digital finishing technology continues to evolve and is poised to emerge in a field once dominated by analog.

MGI Digital Technology has announced the exclusive world premieres of important new products for digital and offset applications at drupa 2016. These include the AIS SmartScanner and the Meteor Unlimited Colors digital press.

Color-Logic has introduced a new method for efficient and flexible variable data printing in metallic colors on metallic substrates, providing a unique advantage for HP Indigo users.

Scodix has announced the launch of its breakthrough Scodix E106 enhancement press for the folding carton market.

Under the theme "Change the Focus," Standard Finishing Systems and Horizon will demonstrate their most comprehensive display of finishing equipment at drupa in Düsseldorf, Germany.