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Mature packaging market WLTM digital technology for future profit

Mature packaging market WLTM digital technology for future profitFEATURE: Can digital print ever be as effective for packaging producers as it is throughout the rest of the industry? Barney Cox considers its strengths and weaknesses – and personalised biscuits.

Xeikon broadens carton printing capabilities with Alpine fuser drum option

Xeikon broadens carton printing capabilities with Alpine fuser drum option

NEWS: Xeikon is set to introduce a 'unique' Alpine fuser drum to its 3000 series digital presses to aid the printing of uneven and textured surfaces.

Xeikon to show diversity of 8000 and 3000 series at Grafitalia

Xeikon to show diversity of 8000 and 3000 series at Grafitalia

NEWS: Xeikon is preparing to showcase its 8600 document printer and 3000 series folding carton and self-adhesive label printing machines at next month's Grafitalia show.

Sappi and Innovia present compostable packaging combo

NEWS: Innovia and Sappi are working together to offer packaging manufacturers a new compostable alternative that will meet the new EU Packaging Directive.

Zünd to showcase ultrasonic cutting tool at Sign and Digital UK

NEWS: Zünd will demonstrate its new SonicZ ultrasonic cutting module in conjunction with a G3 cutter at Sign and Digital UK next month.

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You can't keep your milk in an iPad: packaging opportunities for digital printers

Packaging is viewed as an irreplaceable print application, but what are the opportunities therein for digital print service providers? Barney Cox investigates.

Wrapped up: packaging and label developments

Laurel Brunner looks at recent developments in packaging and labels.

Interview: EskoArtwork's Jef Stoffels in conversation with Output pt 2

Part two of James Matthews-Paul's interview with Jef Stoffels, EskoArtwork's marketing director, at drupa.

Interview: EskoArtwork's Jef Stoffels in conversation with Output pt 1

James Matthews-Paul meets EskoArtwork's marketing director Jef Stoffels at drupa, to talk about industry trends and Esko's position in the print industry.

Being bold: special effects inks

Special inks have been used to enhance printed pages for many years. Laurel Brunner goes boldly into the special effects ink market.

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