Il 2020 ha obbligato i produttori a ripensare il proprio modus operandi. In tutto il mondo, il COVID ha interrotto drasticamente i viaggi necessari per le approvazioni dei prototipi e ha ritardato la consegna dei campioni fisici. Molti brand owner hanno quindi iniziato a cercare il modo di utilizzare campioni di colori digitali per garantire la produzione ma incontravano difficoltà per l’incapacità di riprodurre l’aspetto che avrebbe avuto il campione di colore sul prot...
Posted March 16, 2021 by Matthew Adby
In un mercato altamente concorrenziale, brand owner e designer di imballaggi cercano modalità per differenziare i propri prodotti sullo scaffale. E sempre più queste modalità tendono ad andare oltre il colore per includere opzioni di abbellimento come lamine, vernici speciali, finiture tattili e molto altro ancora. I designer ricorrono inoltre a colori solidi, fluorescenti e iridescenti più intensi, e non solo nella stampa convenzionale. Le soluzioni digitali permettono una maggiore varietà nel ...
Posted June 04, 2020 by Ray Cheydleur
No matter the industry, our customers are all working toward the same goal: Achieve accurate color and keep production moving. Even in the best conditions, color data can be a challenge to capture and share. COVID-19-related travel bans and social distancing guidelines are making it harder than ever. Today we’ll share three easy ways to remotely share color data so you can achieve your color goals without shipping physical samples or making onsite visits. The Benefits of Digit...
Posted April 30, 2020 by Tim Mouw
If you work in the print and packaging industry, standards can help you set clear expectations for clients, solve problems in your workflow, and improve productivity. They can also bring an independent perspective to production. Printers aren’t the only ones who should keep up with standards. Brands who are concerned with quality, price, and speed to market can also benefit because it allows them to compare print providers and choose the best candidate. The ISO and other standards organiz...
Posted October 01, 2019 by Ray Cheydleur
If you’re a commercial printer who wants to improve color quality and consistency and stay current on industry trends, you need to be aware of Industry 4.0. Industry 4.0 can mean different things to different people, but it generally refers to the fourth industrial revolution, which incorporates trends in automation, data exchange, smart systems, and the Internet of Things. Image courtesy of Christoph Roser at AllAboutLean.com. Today I’ll explain what Industry 4.0 means for co...
Posted January 24, 2017 by Ray Cheydleur
Earlier this week my colleague, Shoshana Burgett wrote about six manufacturing trends to watch for in 2017. It’s now time to look into my crystal ball and see what trends converters, commercial printers and graphic designers should be following in the next 12 – 18 months. Extended/Expanded Gamut 2017 could be the year where extended gamut printing really breaks out. This year both industry professionals and standards organizations have been taking a look at printing beyond traditional 126...
Posted January 10, 2017 by Ray Cheydleur
