The 19th annual Flexographic Pre-Press Platemakers Association (FPPA) conference on Feb, 21-23, 2016, in Rancho Mirage, California, will provide a platform for executives to discuss the future of the flexographic pre-press and platemaking industry.
In this month's AVantage TechTip from Anderson & Vreeland, advice is provided on how reclaiming resins can lead to high-quality printing plate production.
In this month's AVantage TechTip from Anderson & Vreeland, advice is provided on maximizing post exposure for tack-free plates.
In this month's TechTip, Anderson & Vreeland provide insight and advice on lamp output on different exposure units.
Anderson & Vreeland’s TechTip gives an explanation of the recommended procedure for cleaning contaminants from exposure unit glass.
When formulating a washout bath, using the proper amounts of the necessary liquids will ensure the effective removal of unreacted resin remaining on a photopolymer printing plate.
Tack-free photopolymer printing plates can be generated with 50 percent less defoamer and no germicidal treatment.
This month's TechTip from Anderson and Vreeland provides advice on setting up the Chemical Feed and Bleed system. Read on for information on extending bath life and the necessary chemistry additions for each wash cycle.
Hazardous materials like liquid polymer resins and chemicals can pose potential harm to the workers that handle them. This month's TechTip from Anderson & Vreeland, however, details some helpful safety tips to keep employees protected and to minimize potential hazards in the workplace.
Competition was stiff among top high school performers from across North America in the Phoenix Challenge High School Flexo Competition. A total of 19 teams participated, a total which has grown every year since the Phoenix Challenge high school program began in 1998.
