The greatest (inkjet packaging) show on earth
5 August 2024
drupa 2024 certainly showcased inkjet technology, and new high-performance presses means inkjet is increasingly competitive for all categories, comments Sean Smyth.
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The Digital Labels & Packaging Awards 2024 winners are revealed
2 July 2024
The winners of the Digital Labels Awards 2024 have been announced.
DS Smith packaging cuts Jacob’s plastic percentage
11 June 2024
DS Smith has aided global snacking company pladis to reduce plastic in its orange Jacob’s Cream Crackers box, while still delivering a tamperproof pack with…
New Esko varnish inspection module to benefit label converters
16 May 2024
Esko has launched a new print inspection module, AVT Varnish Inspection, that can inspect and detect defects in varnish coatings during a live label print…
API Foilmakers strengthens distribution network with acquisitions
19 April 2024
API Foilmakers, specialist in the field of transfer technologies with leading products in hot stamping foils, cold foils, digital, pigment and speciality foils, with its…
Siegwerk to strengthen its position as coating manufacturer
18 April 2024
Effective since 1 April 2024, Siegwerk has established a new business unit dedicated to functional coatings for the realisation of sustainable packaging innovations in the…
Scodix AI tool to enhance print embellishment
18 April 2024
Scodix, a specialist in digital embellishments, has unveiled its new AI tool, Scodix AI, set to automate the embellishment design process. The product will be…
Smaller brands succeed with standout packaging
12 April 2024
Labels and packaging reflect the calibre of a product, making it essential brands of all size get them right, although this is particularly true for…
Seiko set to unveil new RCE2560 printhead at drupa
9 April 2024
Seiko Instruments' printhead division is set to unveil its 600dpi printhead, the RCE2560, tailored for textile and corrugated cardboard markets, at drupa 2024. Visitors to…
Fortissimo Capital leads investment into Velox
2 April 2024
Velox, a manufacturer and seller of industrial direct-to-shape digital decoration options for the rigid packaging containers market, has secured a funding round of $38 million…
Finat announces YPN workshop ahead of European Label Forum 2024
2 April 2024
The Young Professionals Network (YPN) of Finat, the international association for the European label industry, has introduced a workshop designed to empower young professionals in…
Sonia Sharma-Karia takes over as editor
2 April 2024
She takes the lead on Digital Labels & Packaging, succeeding David Pittman.
Awards deadline approaches
12 March 2024
Entries for the Digital Labels & Packaging Awards requested by 12 April, 2024.
New Herma film uses UV lasers for VDP
7 March 2024
Herma has developed a white polyethelyene (PE) film, featuring built-in colour-changing characteristics that are activated when treated with UV lasers.
DTM Print adds AP380e Label Applicator
1 March 2024
International printing systems OEM DTM Print has added AP380e to its label applicator portfolio, intended to streamline the process.