Digital Printing-Hybrid - Inkjet/Flexo

The prevalence of hybrid presses and entry-level digital options at Labelexpo demonstrated that converters have more options than ever when it comes to choosing a digital press that fits their needs.

It's the first morning of Labelexpo Americas 2016, which means the next three days are your chance to see and hear about the latest technology in the label industry. Here are the top 10 things we're looking forward to.

InfoLabel, a Clifton, N.Y.-based label converter, will become the first installation location in the United States for the Gallus Labelfire 340. The Labelfire 340 is a hybrid solution featuring digital printing and in-line flexo printing and converting stations.

At Labelexpo Americas, Durst will introduce the increased capabilities of its label product portfolio by integrating its market-leading Tau 330 with near-line pre- and post-press finishing solutions in cooperation with OMET.

The Digital Packaging Summit provides a unique and valuable experience for attendees to gain a better understanding of the opportunities in digital packaging and has received excellent reviews from attendees and sponsors.

For the second consecutive year, Mark Andy, a leading supplier to the narrow and mid web industry, will be joining the Digital Packaging Summit as a Keynote Sponsor.

Drupa themes of the past have tended to focus on a specific technology. This year, however, was all about packaging.

MPS and Domino have partnered to bring the latest flexo/digital hybrid printing solution to fruition. The MPS EF SYMJET powered by Domino combines the MPS EF flexo platform with the Domino N610i digital UV inkjet label press.

What will the future of digital printing in packaging look like? For our June issue, we asked industry experts for their take on the technology. Read on for a sneak preview of their insight.

Despite its gradual growth, digital printing has shaken up the packaging world in recent years. But what does the future look like?