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With enormous crowds and packed booths, Labelexpo took Chicago by storm. The show demonstrated digital is heading in exciting new directions and flexo continues to evolve.

Flextec Corp., a Colorado Springs, Colo.-based converter has invested in an HP Indigo 8000 to expand its digital capabilities. Flextec had already adopted the HP Indigo platform and will use both presses to serve several market segments.

Advanced Labels NW purchased an HP Indigo 8000 digital press during Labelexpo Americas. With the acquisition of the new press, the company plans to produce 90% of its jobs digitally by 2017.

U.S. label printer Action Packaging Systems has invested in its second Xeikon CX3 press. Before investing in its first Xeikon CX3, the most productive digital press in its class with printing speeds of 98 fpm, the company undertook a thorough review of available solutions.

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.

Xeikon will be showcasing its latest solutions for digital label and package printing at Labelexpo Americas with a booth theme of "What's Next." Highlights include Fusion technology, the Xeikon CX3, Dcoat unit and Flat-bed Diecut Unit.

The label industry is constantly evolving. With opportunities to streamline production, generate consumer engagement and expand the sensory experience a label provides, converters can stay ahead of the pack.

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?

When digital and conventional technologies share space in a print shop, using both to their full potential requires the right balance.