Farben-Blog

Möglicherweise haben Markenartikler in ihrem Budget keinen Posten für Farbe, obwohl sie sich auf verschiedene Weise auf ihre Rentabilität auswirken kann. Wenn man die wahren Farbkosten kennt, kann man die Markteinführung beschleunigen, den Ausschuss reduzieren und viel Geld sparen. Bei der Kaufentscheidung spielt Farbe eine große Rolle, wenn man bedenkt, dass sich Kunden nur 2 bis 7 Sekunden Zeit für die Produktauswahl am Verkaufsregal nehmen. Um sich von der Konku...

Originally published May 3, 2024 from https://canmaker.com/light-touch/ Industry stakeholders came together to explore ink and proofing standards for two-piece beverage cans. Nisa Ali reports from Manchester Leading companies across canmaking industry supply chains are considering general guidance for PantoneLIVE colours in the production of two-piece beverage cans. Following a series of seminars discussing the role of PantoneLIVE colour libraries in the design, proofing and printing process ...

Markenartikler investieren viel Zeit und viele Ressourcen in die Auswahl einer neuen Farbe für ihre Produkte. Wenn die Farbe nach dem Druck nicht den Erwartungen entspricht, entsteht Ausschuss durch Nachdrucke; und alle fragen sich, wo Farbfehler aufgetreten sind. Nachstehend wird ein typisches Szenario beschrieben. Ein Markenartikler wählt eine saisonale Farbe für die Produktverpackung und teilt diese Farbe dem Designer mit. Der Designer integriert die Farbe in das Design und &u...

Originally published May 3, 2024 from https://canmaker.com/light-touch/ Industry stakeholders came together to explore ink and proofing standards for two-piece beverage cans. Nisa Ali reports from Manchester Leading companies across canmaking industry supply chains are considering general guidance for PantoneLIVE colours in the production of two-piece beverage cans. Following a series of seminars discussing the role of PantoneLIVE colour libraries in the design, proofing and printing process ...

If ensuring color consistency is part of your job description, you’ll want to learn more about PantoneLIVE. Our customers report that it helps them get products to market an average of four times faster! PantoneLIVE is an end-to-end, digital color communication ecosystem that helps everyone involved in a packaging workflow visualize and communicate color. It shows which colors are achievable, and which are not, across everything from flexible packaging to corrugated board. And, since the digital...

When all of final production packaging comes together on the store shelf, it’s a brand’s moment of truth. Do the stand-up pouches, overwraps, and corrugated POP displays match? How close is the color to its standard? We know you spend so much time and money designing, proofing, sampling, printing, and shipping… so where does the color go wrong? Is it an issue with accuracy, consistency, or both? Package designs come together on the shelf. Here you see pouches, labels, cartons, and corrugated wit...

Was passiert, wenn Sie mehr als 2.000 Markenfarben in einer komplexen globalen Verpackungslieferkette verwalten und kontrollieren müssen? Das wird ganz schön kompliziert! Obwohl es einfacher erscheinen mag, eine neue Farbe zu kreieren als Datenbanken oder Ordner bzw. Mappen mit Farb-Drawdowns nach der am besten passenden Farbe zu durchsuchen, wird es später problematisch. Denn dann ist die Bibliothek so groß, dass Sie sie nicht mehr verwalten können. Einer unserer Kund...

L&E International, Ltd ist ein weltweiter Anbieter von nachhaltigen, innovativen Verpackungslösungen. Als zertifizierter Lieferant von Verpackungen für adidas, Verizon, Amazon (APASS-Anbieter in Asien), Target und viele andere Markenartikler und Einzelhändler muss L&E strenge Markenfarbstandards in vielen Ländern und Herstellungsorten einhalten. Im letzten Jahr hat sich L&E zur Anschaffung und Implementierung digitaler Farbworkflow-Lösungen von X-Rite ents...

As the range of substrates, inks, and printing technologies has expanded, so has the challenge of maintaining color quality for brands and printers. A workflow based on digital standards is the easiest way to achieve accuracy and consistency across shifts and sites, regardless of production requirements. Adding a quality control solution like ColorCert® to your workflow can boost your bottom line even more. What is ColorCert? ColorCert is a modular, job-based solution that streamlines color ...

Druck mit erweitertem Farbraum Durch immer mehr Produktvarianten und Lean Manufacturing (schlanke Produktionsprozesse) sind Druckverarbeiter und Verpackungshersteller gezwungen, schneller und kostengünstiger zu arbeiten. Für Markenartikler und Designer ist der Druck mit erweitertem Farbraum, auch Druck mit fester Farbpalette genannt, eine großartige Möglichkeit zur Spezifikation erzielbarer Farben. Druckverarbeiter und Verpackungshersteller können dadurch die Rüst...

The Pantone Color of the Year announcement is always exciting. Not only does it set the stage for upcoming trends, it also provides brand owners and designers critical guidance for marketing and product development. However, those who are charged with manufacturing products and packaging with trending colors (like 2021's Ultimate Gray and Illuminating) know it doesn’t “just happen.” It takes time and effort to incorporate new colors. Whether you work in paints, plasti...

The Pantone Color Institute just announced PANTONE 17-5104 Ultimate Gray + PANTONE 13-0647 Illuminating as the Pantone Color of the Year 2021. According to the Pantone Color Institute, PANTONE 17-5104 Ultimate Gray + PANTONE 13-0647 Illuminating, a marriage of color conveying a message of strength and hopefulness that is both enduring and uplifting. Illuminating is a bright and cheerful yellow sparkling with vivacity, a warming yellow shade imbued with solar power. Ultimate Gray is emblematic of...

As the industrial plastics market grows increasingly competitive and demands more sustainable practices, manufacturers need new ways to formulate and produce accurate color faster, with less waste. Digital color standards are one of the most effective tools to bridge this gap. They also enable color work and communication from remote locations.   With digital color standards, brands and designers can set clear expectations with supply chains. In turn, suppliers can achieve color goals wit...

In einem hart umkämpften Marktumfeld suchen Markenartikler und Verpackungsdesigner nach Möglichkeiten, damit sich ihre Produkte im Verkaufsregal von Produkten der Konkurrenz abheben. Dabei geht es nicht nur um Farbe, sondern auch um Veredelungsmöglichkeiten, wie Folien, Effektlacke, Oberflächen mit weicher Haptik usw. Auch Designer verwenden immer kräftigere Volltonfarben, fluoreszierende und irisierende Farben – nicht nur beim konventionellen (analogen) Druck. Dig...

No matter the industry, our customers are all working toward the same goal: Achieve accurate color and keep production moving. Even in the best conditions, color data can be a challenge to capture and share. COVID-19-related travel bans and social distancing guidelines are making it harder than ever.    Today we’ll share three easy ways to remotely share color data so you can achieve your color goals without shipping physical samples or making onsite visits. The Benefits of Digit...

Over the last few years, we have heard a lot about the circular economy and omnichannel marketing. While each is a trend in their own right, they are quickly converging on the print industry. To be successful in 2020, commercial printers will need to offer a wide range of print capabilities while demonstrating a commitment to sustainability and reducing waste.   The Importance of Circular Economy and Omnichannel In a circular economy, the goal is to eliminate waste and maximize the con...

The Pantone Color Institute just announced PANTONE® 18-3838 Ultra Violet as the Pantone Color of the Year 2018! This news is always exciting because it sets the stage for upcoming trends for everything from housewares to fashion to packaging design. In fact, we have already seen shades of Color of the Year used in packaging and graphic design by forward-looking brands in the CPG, luxury, and beauty worlds as well as by personalities and artists seeking to stand out. Part of butt...

You think you’re doing everything right, but your color isn’t consistent. Why? Through the years, designers have used many tools to help them specify color. Color swatches, style guides and product prototypes have been effective, but with the advent of the digital world, these physical tools are no longer enough. To be efficient, designers need to be SPECIFIC. X-Rite Pantone President Ron Voigt recently published an article in MediaPost that explains why. To be effective, designers n...

I spent a few years working in Paris, where the Seine River has played a pivotal role in the shaping of the city’s personality. As I stayed longer and got to know the city and its people better, one of the things that became clear to me was that the Seine River physically separated two distinct cultures of the city. Image courtesy of www.aparisguide.com The left bank, including the Latin Quarter, Montparnasse, and Sorbonne, is all about creativity, design and ideation. The right bank is more sop...

If you’re a commercial printer who wants to improve color quality and consistency and stay current on industry trends, you need to be aware of Industry 4.0. Industry 4.0 can mean different things to different people, but it generally refers to the fourth industrial revolution, which incorporates trends in automation, data exchange, smart systems, and the Internet of Things. Image courtesy of Christoph Roser at AllAboutLean.com. Today I’ll explain what Industry 4.0 means for co...