Im Jahr 2020 mussten Hersteller ihre Arbeitsweise überdenken. Denn weltweit sorgte die COVID-19-Pandemie für ein Verbot von Reisen, die zur Freigabe von Prototypen notwendig sind, und verzögerte die Lieferung physischer Proben. Aus diesem Grund suchten viele Markenartikler nach Möglichkeiten zur Verwendung digitaler Farbproben, um die Produktion am Laufen zu halten, konnten jedoch nicht simulieren, wie eine Farbprobe auf einem Prototyp aussehen würde. Die Desktop-...
March 16, 2021 by Matthew Adby
In einem hart umkämpften Marktumfeld suchen Markenartikler und Verpackungsdesigner nach Möglichkeiten, damit sich ihre Produkte im Verkaufsregal von Produkten der Konkurrenz abheben. Dabei geht es nicht nur um Farbe, sondern auch um Veredelungsmöglichkeiten, wie Folien, Effektlacke, Oberflächen mit weicher Haptik usw. Auch Designer verwenden immer kräftigere Volltonfarben, fluoreszierende und irisierende Farben – nicht nur beim konventionellen (analogen) Druck. Digitallösungen unterstützen mehr ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
January 10, 2017 by Ray Cheydleur
