3D printers have been used for years to make packaging prototypes. But the new frontier for 3D printing is a bit more industrious, as packaging engineers figure out how to use it to help their manufacturing operations. This is one of the hottest...

The new 2600 Series digital printers from Colordyne Technologies feature an upgraded print engine powered by Memjet™ technology for Production Class Digital Color Printing System and flexo retrofit program.Some highlights:• Faster speeds at 225...

A technology that combines high-quality, registered printing with thermoforming lets brand owners add tactile interest to blisters, bottles, cartons and more.Something’s happening in a small Canadian town that’s shaking up the packaging industry...

In Part 1, we learned about a hybrid printing/thermoforming technology developed by think4D Inc. Here, we continue the conversation with Jeffrey Hayet, president of sales at think4D Inc.How different are the inputs from brand owners to make this...

Personalization and short runs continue to grow, as brand owners ask their labels to do more to engage consumers.As Labelexpo Americas closed its doors in the fall of 2012, there was no denying that the buzz generated around it heralded the North...

While created for label converters, Labelexpo is also attracting brand owners who are intent on learning about new package printing and decorating options.Scheduled for Sept. 9-11 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, in Rosemont, IL...

Coca-Cola’s campaign in 2013 of printing popular names on soda-bottle labels showed the power of digital printing for brand marketing.New developments announced at the mid-May interpack show in Dusseldorf, Germany, continue to advance the...