La technologie numérique révolutionne les opérations d’impression. Néanmoins, alors que les imprimeurs offset cherchent des moyens d’améliorer la qualité, de réduire les coûts et d’augmenter la productivité, le laboratoire d’encres est souvent négligé. À tort. Car si les encres offset ne répondent pas aux spécifications, tous les efforts de standardisation dans la salle d&rsqu...
Posted November 07, 2022 by X-Rite Color
Combien d'essais et d'erreurs vous faut-il pour formuler une couleur ? Si vous avez répondu plus de trois, il est peut-être temps d’envisager l'aide d'une solution informatisée. La formulation des couleurs assistée par ordinateur peut apporter d'énormes avantages à votre entreprise. Même les novices peuvent atteindre des objectifs de couleurs plus rapidement, ce qui leur permet d'économiser du temps, de l'argent et des colorants. Une fo...
Posted July 07, 2022 by Mike Huda
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...
Posted December 14, 2020 by X-Rite Color
As brand owners compete to make packaging stand out, commercial and flexible packaging converters and label printers are charged with achieving accurate color – on unique substrates – with shorter print runs. Many spend a lot of time mixing ink, then end up throwing it away when the color isn’t right. Others mix ink, store it, and spend way too much time trying to reuse it for future print runs. If you’re stuck in this cycle, you’re essentially paying for ink...
Posted August 13, 2020 by Rich Knapp
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...
Posted December 19, 2019 by Ray Cheydleur
Controlling color on cylindrical-shaped items like cups, cans, and tubes is a challenge because it’s hard to properly align the measurement device with the sample. Many printers and manufacturers cut a piece from the finished product and lay it flat to take a measurement. While this method works, each sample takes time to cut, wastes product, and risks the safety of the employees who are cutting the samples. A Faster, Safer Solution X-Rite’s Cup and Cylinder Fixture works ...
Posted July 17, 2019 by Bob Binder
With so many requests for innovative bases, transparency, and special effects, formulating color for paint, coating, and plastic applications can be a challenge. To keep up, formulation software needs to be innovative, too. We recently launched version 10 of our Color iMatch formulation software, and it is our smartest version yet. It allows you to select cost-reducing parameters, such as lowest cost or fewest colorants, and will determine the best formula for your application. It work...
Posted July 10, 2019 by Rich Knapp
Expédier la mauvaise couleur coûte cher. Pour la corriger, vous devez ramener le produit au laboratoire pour sa reformulation, envoyer un collaborateur pour reprendre la teinte sur le site du client, ou encore tout recommencer. Outre les dépenses liées aux pertes de temps et de matériel, comment quantifier la perte d’un client mécontent ? Une formulation efficace en cinq étapes En utilisant les bons outils et processus, vous pouvez tr...
Posted May 29, 2019 by Rich Knapp
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...
Posted January 24, 2017 by Ray Cheydleur
