The worldwide switch to digital is in full flow. Even flexographic printing machines – the stalwart and reliable workhorses of the packaging industry – have been given a 21st Century makeover in the latest generation of hybrid presses. However, when moving forwards, it helps to have the information to make good investment choices. Today, we answer four of the most frequently asked questions about balancing quality and cost in digital upgrades.
Focus Label Machinery were once again silver sponsors at the FlexoTech International Print & Innovations Awards. The 2019 awards, held at The Royal Lancaster, London, were hosted by Sally Phillips.
UK Label Printer, ‘The Label Centre’, based in Dudley, West Midlands, has become the latest company to install the Dflex digital hybrid press from Focus Label Machinery Ltd. Established in 1999, the family owned business has continually invested, to grow the business, but this - their biggest investment to date - coincides with their 20th year in the industry.
The Focus d-Flex Machine is a high-speed digital Inkjet printing press, which is suitable for a number of low-volume printing applications. It can be used to print both images and variable data onto either un-printed or pre-printed materials, making it ideal for labels, packaging, paper, film, foil, small cartons and other substrates. Benefiting from the latest Inkjet Single Pass Print technology, the Focus d-Flex Machine can deliver professional label printing results, with low operating and maintenance costs, all via a user-friendly interface.
Packaging presents unique quirks to the world of graphic design. The constant need to innovate – whilst also avoiding major fails – is part and parcel of the quicksand of both pre-press and retro-graphics. Today’s software can offer a range of benefits that can ensure quality whilst guarding against problems. Here are some of the benefits that our partner Packz is able to add to your Focus press.
Label Expo Europe is now over for another two years but we are pleased to reflect on what was a very busy exhibition for Focus Label Machinery.
