PITTSBURGH, Pa.—Printing Industries of America/Graphic Arts Technical Foundation (PIA/GATF) has announced the 2008 PIA/GATF InterTech™ Technology Award recipients. Twenty-eight nominations were submitted from 21 domestic and international companies, and 10 innovative technologies were selected to receive the award. The independent panel of InterTech judges deliberated over a unique cross-section of technologies, from consumables to MIS systems to large-format printing. Innovative advancements in technology were demonstrated in the form of digital press design, prepress content and color control, flexographic printing material, and value-added print processes. Process efficiency was a prevalent characteristic among many entries; submissions contained solutions to automate production steps, provide in-line process
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CLEMSON, N.C.—Newly updated for 2008, The FFTA/Clemson Seminar: Optimizing the Digital Plate for Flexography will be held August 7-8. In a series of lectures, demonstrations, and hands-on sessions, attendees will learn to uncomplicate digital plate prepress and production in order to achieve optimal results from their investments. The updates bring the total number of breakout sessions to six over the 1-1/2 day seminar. Led by industry leaders in digital plate technology the program features best workflow practices and valuable networking opportunities with both the panel of experts, as well as fellow practitioners. The topics discussed are recommended for: • Those wishing to maximize their
ROCHESTER, N.Y.—Desirable, expensive, and rare, premium Canadian ice wine is increasingly being exploited by counterfeiters whose actions damage the revenues and reputation of this emerging product. Kodak, with packaging provider Stanpac, will demonstrate the KODAK TRACELESS System for Anticounterfeiting during the Uncorked Grape & Wine Industry Conference & Tradeshow at Niagara College in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, May 27-28. Attendees will see how this easy to implement authentication system is being applied to ice wine bottles via a silk screen method. “The wine industry in Ontario offers world renowned ice wine that is envied the world over,” said Murray Bain, Vice President, Marketing, Stanpac, Inc.
CLEMSON, S.C.—Last year the Clemson Department of Graphic Communications formed a committee of industry leaders to produce a new event in its Seminar Series, “Digital Proofing for Flexography.” The program was so popular that the program is scheduled to return this May 13-16 in twin sessions. The two sessions ensure that the numbers stay small, below 30, to ensure hands-on experience. The seminar is co-sponsored for the second year by the Foundation of Flexographic Technical Association (FFTA). Presenting Experts Some of those committee members that helped shape this program, recognized experts in the field of proofing, have stayed on as key presenters for the
Whether they are political or technological, most revolutions give way to a period of fine-tuning and incremental improvement. Having shown that they can meet the needs of packaging houses for fast, affordable concept and interim proofing, digital inkjet devices up to 44˝ in width now are proving that they also can satisfy the rigorous demands of legal contract proofing for high-end packaging applications. Traditionally, inkjet has had difficulties in reproducing trap and overprint characteristics, fine lines and text, moiré patterns, light pastels, and metallics, and has needed special media and color management tools. Because of these issues, brand-sensitive clients still may specify a
ROCHESTER, N.Y.—Kodak successfully launched its “Connect the Dots” road show, an interactive forum designed to educate print service providers and business leaders on the best practices to achieve growth and profitability. Following the first event in Baltimore on March 12 and 13, which drew more than 100 attendees, the road show is moving on to many locations across the United States through early May. Issues covered during the event include “Evolutionary Opportunities” to deliver double digit revenue growth; a live demonstration of “zero touch automation;” a review of actual business profitability resulting from the implementation of production automation while incorporating new digital services with
By Dr Peter Harrop IDTechEx Printed electronics is a relatively new technology that is evolving very rapidly. The term encompasses printed and potentially printed electronics and electrics. Two years ago, it was thought that printed electronics would make things cheaper and one year ago there was much talk of tightly rollable electronics so a mobile phone could look like a pen because it will have a snap back roller giving a large display and keyboard when needed, that flexible plastic film also gathering power from light and heat - no more flat batteries. These dreams are reaching reality today but it is now realized
ROCHESTER, N.Y.—Kodak plans to acquire Design2Launch (D2L), developer of a collaborative end-to-end digital workflow solution for marketing and creative teams in the pharmaceutical, food and beverage, automotive, and consumer package marketplaces. D2L is a proven player in the rapidly expanding corporate solutions software market and is a pioneer of “Graphic Lifecycle Management.” The D2L System is a suite of integrated modules created to save time and money at every step of the graphics creation process, from project initiation, collaboration and revision to approval and production. D2L, a privately held company formed in 2000, is based in Stamford, Conn. “Kodak’s strength in workflow
ROCHESTER, N.Y.—Kodak announced its intent to acquire Design2Launch (D2L), developer of a collaborative end-to-end digital workflow solution for marketing and creative teams in the pharmaceutical, food and beverage, automotive, and consumer package marketplaces. D2L is a proven player in the rapidly expanding corporate solutions software market and is a pioneer of “Graphic Lifecycle Management.” The D2L System is a suite of integrated modules created to save time and money at every step of the graphics creation process, from project initiation, collaboration and revision to approval and production. D2L, a privately held company formed in 2000, is based in Stamford, Conn. “Kodak’s strength
ROCHESTER, N.Y.—Professionals throughout the printing and publishing industries will have the opportunity to exchange information with the developers who create Kodak products and workflow software at the 2008 Graphic Users Association (GUA) annual North American conference, April 20-23, at the Wynn Las Vegas. The annual conference is sponsored by Kodak’s Graphic Communications Group and is open to users of KODAK Solutions. It provides owners and employees of printing companies with a forum in which they can exchange information and ideas, gain a deeper understanding of the industry’s current and future directions, and connect directly with Kodak product and software developers. Attendees can learn of
