Printing techniques are a total package: digital plates, better dot formation, more versatile inks and other improvements help make packaging better and cheaper.(Special: printing technologies) From: Food & Drug Packaging | Date: April 1, 2004| Author: Demetrakakes, Pan | COPYRIGHT 2004 Stagnito Communications. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

Technologies that have the potential to make packaging more effective are, so to speak, hot off the presses.

Improvements in printing techniques, new ink formulations and other printing-related technologies are making significant differences in labels and flexible packaging. These improvements can enhance graphics, lower costs and increase flexibility, among other benefits.

Printing of labels and flexible film is usually done by converters, at one or more remo...

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