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Agfa Introduces Fastest Jeti Tauro Inkjet Printer

Targeted to the high end of the sign & display market.

Anthony Locicero, Associate editor 03.02.21

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FTA Announces Color-Focused Professional Development Training Course

The course, “Flexographic Color Fundamentals,” is comprised of three 90-minute classes.

Anthony Locicero, Associate editor 02.10.21

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NAPIM’s Manufacturing Symposium Will Bring Latest Advances

Conference will cover new and evolving manufacturing technologies that will benefit ink manufacturers and their customers.

Online Exclusives David Savastano, Editor 02.04.21

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Techkon USA, Konica Minolta Partner

Techkon will market and distribute MYIRO-1, a spectrophotometer designed for color management and ICC profiling applications.

Ink World staff 01.22.21

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Datacolor Introduces High-Efficiency Benchtop Spectrophotometer Series, Spectro 1000/700

The new series features the high inter-instrument agreement.

Ink World staff 01.19.21

2021 NAPIM Fall Technical Conference

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01.18.21

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Colored by INX Can Design Contest Entry Period Begins

The winner once again will be determined through public voting via Facebook from May 10-17, with the official announcement to be made on May 18.

Ink World staff 01.12.21

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AMETEK Brookfield Launches Vapor Pro XL Autosampler

It offers a vast number of testing applications across a wide variety of industries including food, pharmaceuticals, lubricants, paints and coatings.

Ink World staff 11.30.20

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SPGPrints' Printing Process Allows For Production of COVID-19 Rapid Test Devices

Millions of test strips are expected to be produced on both production lines.

Ink World staff 11.24.20

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Epple's Microbe Protect: Antiviral Tests Confirm Rapid Reduction of Coronaviruses

The dispersion varnish is suitable for use on pharmaceutical and food packaging, magazines and playing cards, among others.

Ink World staff 11.24.20

Ink Manufacturers Find Opportunities in Color Management

Color consistency is essential for brand owners, particularly in packaging.

Sean Milmo, European Editor 11.13.20

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X-Rite, Pantone Launch Payment Card Holder

Works with the eXact Family and Ci60 Series of spectrophotometers to capture accurate and consistent color readings on credit, gift, ID, loyalty and key cards.

Ink World staff 10.30.20

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Watershed Group Achieves Label Color Consistency With Flint Group’s VIVO Color Solutions

Watershed said it has also managed to reduce ink waste by 30kg each month since adopting the database.

Ink World staff 10.23.20

2021 NAPIM Summer Course (Virtual)

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10.20.20

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Fujifilm Tests Epple Druckfarben's Finishfit Microbe Protect 2400 on Inkjet Jet Press

Water-based gloss varnish contains an additive that reduces bacteria and viruses with an exclusive nanosilver active ingredient complex.

Ink World staff 10.16.20

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Roland DGA Introduces VW-S1 Densitometer

Enhances the color matching capabilities of newly released Roland DG VersaWorks 6.8 software.

Ink World staff 10.12.20

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Agfa Goes Virtual to Showcase Latest Inkjet Solutions

With FESPA 2020 and Printing United not taking place, Agfa held a webcast to highlight the solutions the company would have demonstrated at the shows.

Online Exclusives Anthony Locicero, Associate editor 10.02.20

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SICPA Guarantees KHL COVID-19 Test Results with CERTUS myHealth Pass

Every 5 days the KDL will carry out regular COVID-19 tests in the cities where hockey games will take place.

Ink World staff 09.14.20

Breaking News | Mergers and Acquisitions | Testing, Color and QC

Inkmaker Acquires Swesa Dosiersysteme GmbH

SWESA’s needleless valves have the ability to achieve 100% ink circulation.

Ink World staff 09.11.20

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GSE Launches Colorsat FCS Manual Ink Dispenser

Manages all conventional inks – including waterbased and UV-flexo, offset, gravure and letterpress inks.

Ink World staff 09.10.20

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How to Verify if a Dye is Natural-Sourced

The dye market is witnessing a growing consumer preference for naturally sourced inks.

Haley Gershon, Marketing Manager, Beta Analytic 09.09.20

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Bühler Group Adds New Board Member

CEO Stefan Scheiber elected to Board; Ruth Metzler-Arnold to resign by February 2021.

Ink World staff 08.31.20

ALTANA Reports 1H 2020 Results

Sales decreased by nearly 7% from the previous year due to the coronavirus; EBITDA margin declined slightly at a high level.

Ink World Staff 08.17.20

Gallus Labelfire with Low Migration Passes Field Test at SCHELLING AG

Produces low migration compliant applications digitally with 1200 dpi print resolution.

Ink World Staff 08.14.20

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Soar Print Wins International Label Competition Using Color-Logic Metallics

The winning wine bottle labels were commissioned by Vine Street, a New Zealand fruit wine producer, and were printed on an HP Indigo WS6800 press.

Ink World staff 08.07.20

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CERTUS myHealth Pass to Guarantee COVID-19 Test Results for Pro Sports

KDL CEO Yuri Leonov "expecting 100,000+ COVID-19 tests will be delivered by KDL labs and secured by CERTUS by the end of 2020."

Ink World staff 08.03.20

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Koenig & Bauer Durst Announces Beta Testing for VariJET 106

Market launch plans include first beta site for new B1 VariJET press.

Ink World staff 07.24.20

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Gardco Introduces Insta Visc Viscosity Calculator

Calculates viscosity and drain time instantly.

Ink World staff 07.22.20

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ARMOR USA Completes Latest Building Expansion

With the new expansion, ARMOR USA will add more than 32,000 square feet, resulting in a total of 113,000 square feet of space.

Ink World staff 06.26.20

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Crown Brand-Building Packaging of Mexico Celebrates with INX Can Design Contest Trophy

Won inaugural Colored by INX Can Design contest in April.

Ink World staff 06.18.20

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AMETEK Brookfield Launches New Europe E-Commerce Website

"Provides customers with a fast, convenient, and easy platform to purchase our most popular instruments and accessories," VP & GM Joe Plante said.

Ink World staff 06.17.20

Change at Top of ALTANA’s Supervisory Board

Dr. Matthias L. Wolfgruber is the new chairman.

Ink World staff 05.29.20

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New BYK-Gardner Roles for Cassell, Kowalski

Promoted Tim Cassell to VP and GM, and John Kowalski to technical marketing manager.

Ink World staff 05.28.20

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RadTech 2020 Covers Latest in Energy Curing

Speakers offer insights into new technologies for coatings and inks.

David Savastano, Editor 05.18.20

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Dr. Tammo Boinowitz Future President of ALTANA’s BYK Division

He succeeds Dr. Christoph Schlünken, who has headed the division on an interim basis since October.

Ink World staff 05.14.20

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ACTEGA Increases Production Capacity for Overprint Varnishes

As a result, the global production output increases to more than 150,000 tons per year.

04.27.20

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Colored By INX Can Design Contest Winner

Eligibility required the use of the INX Metal Color Catalog and no less than two colors from the INX Color Perfection library.

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SICPA: COVID-19 Secured Immunity Passport

A COVID-19 immunity passport secured by blockchain to enable deconfinement

04.20.20

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Inkmaker Torino Reopens

Facility closed for 10 days while the company 'evaluated and prepared measures to guarantee a safe working environment.'

04.17.20

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SCREEN Americas Receives SOC 2 Type I Attestation

Independent audit verifies SCREEN GP Americas’ internal controls and processes.

04.15.20

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Crown Brand Building Packaging of Mexico Wins Colored by INX Can Design Contest

Eligibility required the use of the INX Metal Color Catalog and no less than two colors from the INX Color Perfection library.

04.14.20

Conductive Inks and Printed Electronics | Inkjet Inks and Toners

Cummins, DuPont Supplying Critical Material for N95 Respirator Masks

The first masks featuring the filter technology are being used as part of a project to supply masks to Minnesota’s M Health Fairview network.

04.07.20

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INX Can Design Contest Voting Open Through April 13

The winning entry will be announced on April 14.

04.06.20

3M Outlines Latest Actions on COVID-19 Response

Statement from Chairman and CEO Mike Roman.

04.01.20

Canon Medical to Develop Rapid Genetic Testing System for Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)

This project is part of a research program focusing on the development of diagnostic methods for COVID-19.

03.23.20

Conductive Inks and Printed Electronics

Flexible and Printed Electronics are Reaching the Mainstream

The industry is seeing new products reach commercialization, whether it is sensors, wearables, in-mold electronics or more.

David Savastano, Editor 03.23.20

Suppliers News | Waxes

Producing REACH-Compliant PTFE Additives for Coatings, Inks

Shamrock has successfully transitioned the major products in its current PTFE micro-powder portfolio towards REACH Compliance.

Shamrock Technologies Technical Service Group 03.23.20

RadTech Looks at Sustainability, Market and More During Final Day

Conference focused on the growth of UV, UV LED and EB technologies in key segments, including graphic arts and paint and coatings.

David Savastano, Editor 03.20.20

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Mondi Introduces New Sustainable Packaging Solution for Fresh Produce

Developed a lightweight corrugated box that can withstand the challenges of long haul transport in humid environments, Carto CEO Juan Javier Gonzalez said.

03.20.20