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G7 per gli esportatori europeiI buyer nordamericani chiedono la calibrazione G7. Come uno stampatore europeo già in ISO 12647-2 la aggiunge e la mantiene in ogni tiratura.
Retrofit invece di sostituzioneKomori acquista un produttore di chiller per semiconduttori. Quando i costruttori si diversificano, il retrofit della macchina offset diventa la strada realistica.
PPWR: nuovi inchiostri, stesso target coloreI limiti sulle sostanze del PPWR si applicano dal 12 agosto 2026 e riguardano inchiostri e vernici: le serie riformulate arrivano in macchina con un altro comportamento colore.
Tirature più corte, avviamenti più cariLa capacità di stampa europea continua a concentrarsi e le macchine che restano lavorano tirature più corte, il che fa salire il costo di avviamento.
Closed loop at Cartonajes PansFive IntelliTrax2 and Rutherford systems with MeasureColor, in production on Manroland Sheetfed presses of different generations at a Spanish packaging printer.
Quando la gamma estesa diventa redditiziaLa gamma estesa elimina il cambio inchiostro tra i lavori, ma diventa redditizia solo oltre un certo mix di lavori. Dove si colloca davvero la soglia.
Macchina nuova, stesso collo di bottigliaTre investimenti in macchine offset in due settimane, tutti annunciati con il 35 o 40 per cento di capacità in più. È l'approvazione colore a decidere quanta ne otterrete.
Three things printers get wrong about PPWR recyclabilityThe PPWR has applied since 12 August 2026, yet recyclability has its own later dates, the grades are A, B and C only, and EN 18120 is not a presumption of conformity. What the regulation actually says.
What makes a press console closed-loop readyClosed-loop color control retrofits onto presses that are already running. What the console actually needs to provide, brand by brand, and how to find out without a site visit.
Why brand colors are harder to hold than process colorsA brand color on a large flat area is the least forgiving thing on a packaging job. Why spot color tolerances are tighter, and what actually keeps them in range across a run.
La carta aumenta: quanto costa davvero lo scartoGli aumenti della carta nel 2026 rendono ogni foglio di avviamento più caro. Ecco l’effetto sul costo del lavoro e l’unica leva che resta agli stampatori.
Standardizzazione colore multi-sitoLa standardizzazione colore multi-sito mantiene un colore di brand identico da uno stabilimento all’altro. Ecco come il closed-loop trasforma un’unica referenza nello stesso risultato in cinque stabilimenti.
Automazione della sala stampa e closed-loopGli studi 2026 concordano: l’automazione della sala stampa è ormai lo standard. Nell’offset l’ultimo anello manuale è il colore, e il closed-loop lo chiude.
PPWR: what changed for printers on August 12, 2026The EU PPWR has applied since August 12, 2026. What packaging printers worldwide must now have in place, and why clean production data makes it easier.
G7 vs ISO 12647G7 e ISO 12647 standardizzano entrambi il colore offset, ma per strade diverse. Ecco in cosa differiscono e come scegliere, o combinarli.
M0, M1, M2, M3 spiegatiCosa significano le condizioni di misura M0, M1, M2 e M3 per il colore di stampa, come sbiancanti ottici e UV cambiano le letture, e quale usare.
Controllo colore closed-loop nell'offsetCos'è il controllo colore closed-loop, come funziona su una macchina da stampa offset e come riduce lo scarto di avviamento mantenendo il colore stabile, turno dopo turno.
Ridurre lo scarto di avviamento: 10 leveDieci leve concrete per ridurre lo scarto di avviamento nell'offset, dal preset CIP3 al controllo colore closed-loop, e come misurare i risparmi.
ISO 12647-2, spiegataUna guida in linguaggio semplice alla ISO 12647-2 per l'offset: cosa standardizza (supporti, primari, incremento del valore tonale, tolleranze) e perché rende il colore ripetibile.
DeltaE: quale tolleranza è accettabile?Cosa significano DeltaE e DeltaE00 in stampa, quali tolleranze sono realistiche per colori di processo e di marca, e come tenerle in produzione.
PPWR & DPP: checklist per lo stampatoreCosa significano la PPWR dell'UE e il passaporto digitale di prodotto per gli stampatori di packaging, e una checklist pratica per preparare colore, dati e tracciabilità.
Preset di inchiostrazione CIP3/CIP4Cos'è il preset di inchiostrazione CIP3/CIP4 (PPF, JDF), come apre le chiavi di inchiostro dai dati di prestampa e come si abbina al closed-loop per accorciare l'avviamento.
Offset360The X-Rite + Rutherford closed-loop bundle for sheetfed offset. Discover the dedicated page.
PPWR & DPPA practical guide to PPWR and DPP readiness for packaging, labels, and offset printing operations serving the European market.
Paper crisisHow offset printers can respond to substrate volatility by reducing waste, stabilizing makeready, and protecting margin.
The Shelby CompanyThe Shelby Company case study for offset printing standardization, quality control, and faster makeready.
Obeikan GroupObeikan Group case study for offset printing standardization, quality control, and faster makeready.
Measure Color 21.1A product update focused on stronger integrations, better quality reporting, and improved data flow across the print workflow.
Yazawa Printing 矢沢印刷Yazawa Printing 矢沢印刷 case study for offset printing standardization, quality control, and faster makeready.
Extended Gamut from LEFRANCQExtended Gamut from LEFRANCQ case study for offset printing standardization, quality control, and faster makeready.
Offset machinistOffset press expertise in offset printing: why people, skills, and operational culture still matter.
LEFRANCQ PACKAGING TestimonialLEFRANCQ PACKAGING case study for offset printing standardization, quality control, and faster makeready.
Pantone 2021Why color trends still matter in packaging, branding, and premium print production.
Girl PowerWomen in print in offset printing: why people, skills, and operational culture still matter.
LEFRANCQ PACKAGINGLEFRANCQ PACKAGING case study for offset printing standardization, quality control, and faster makeready.
WestRock AguascalientesWestRock Aguascalientes case study for offset printing standardization, quality control, and faster makeready.
Wauters - Bpack VideoWauters - Bpack case study for offset printing standardization, quality control, and faster makeready.
Keep Your Production UNDER CONTROLHow connected presetting, closed-loop color control, and quality reporting create a more predictable offset workflow.
ASK ADVERTISINGASK ADVERTISING case study for offset printing standardization, quality control, and faster makeready.
IntelliLoop v.1.20A workflow update focused on strengthening closed-loop color control and production consistency.
GS MONACOGS MONACO case study for offset printing standardization, quality control, and faster makeready.
StopplayingpianoWhy printers should replace manual ink-key correction with a more stable, data-driven workflow.
Seb. Wolf GmbHSeb. Wolf GmbH case study for offset printing standardization, quality control, and faster makeready.
ColorconsultingColorconsulting case study for offset printing standardization, quality control, and faster makeready.
LA GALIOTE PRENANTLA GALIOTE PRENANT case study for offset printing standardization, quality control, and faster makeready.
Wauters BPackWauters BPack case study for offset printing standardization, quality control, and faster makeready.
AR PACKAGING MajujayaAR PACKAGING Majujaya case study for offset printing standardization, quality control, and faster makeready.
YAMADA PHOTO PROCESS CO.LTDYAMADA PHOTO PROCESS CO.LTD case study for offset printing standardization, quality control, and faster makeready.
ROIWhy return on investment in offset print automation should be measured through waste reduction, time savings, and repeatability.
GRUPO LAPPÍ ETIQUETASGRUPO LAPPÍ ETIQUETAS case study for offset printing standardization, quality control, and faster makeready.
YUTOYUTO case study for offset printing standardization, quality control, and faster makeready.
Worldwide SupportWhy remote support and structured service matter for fast-moving print plants.
WestRock MPSWestRock MPS case study for offset printing standardization, quality control, and faster makeready.
Moderna PrintingModerna Printing case study for offset printing standardization, quality control, and faster makeready.
self-financed Rutherford systemHow waste reduction and faster makeready can help automation projects pay for themselves.
Glossop CartonsGlossop Cartons case study for offset printing standardization, quality control, and faster makeready.
Heidelberg XL 75Heidelberg XL 75 case study for offset printing standardization, quality control, and faster makeready.
Printwell Inc.Printwell Inc. case study for offset printing standardization, quality control, and faster makeready.
Koenig & BauerKoenig & Bauer case study for offset printing standardization, quality control, and faster makeready.