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Notícias, casos de estudo, lançamentos de produto, testemunhos e ideias práticas a partir do chão de fábrica.
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G7 para exportadores europeusOs compradores norte-americanos exigem calibração G7. Como um impressor europeu que já trabalha em ISO 12647-2 a acrescenta e a mantém na tiragem.
Retrofit em vez de substituiçãoA Komori compra um fabricante de chillers para semicondutores. Quando os construtores se diversificam, o retrofit da máquina offset é a via realista.
PPWR: tintas novas, mesmo alvo de corOs limites de substâncias do PPWR aplicam-se desde 12 de agosto de 2026 e abrangem tintas e vernizes: as gamas reformuladas chegam à máquina com outro comportamento de cor.
Tiragens mais curtas, acertos mais carosA capacidade de impressão europeia continua a concentrar-se e as máquinas que ficam assumem trabalhos mais curtos, o que encarece cada acerto de máquina.
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 a gama estendida compensaA gama estendida elimina a mudança de tinta entre trabalhos, mas só compensa acima de um certo mix de trabalhos. Onde está realmente o limiar.
Máquina nova, mesmo estrangulamentoTrês investimentos em máquinas offset em duas semanas, todos anunciados com mais 35 ou 40 por cento de capacidade. A aprovação de cor decide quanto recebe.
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.
Papel a subir: quanto custa mesmo o desperdícioOs aumentos do papel em 2026 tornam cada folha de acerto mais cara. Eis o efeito no custo do trabalho e a única alavanca que resta aos impressores.
Padronização de cor multi-sítioA padronização de cor multi-sítio mantém uma cor de marca idêntica de fábrica para fábrica. Eis como o closed-loop transforma uma referência única no mesmo resultado em cinco fábricas.
Automação da sala de impressão e closed-loopOs estudos de 2026 concordam: a automação da sala de impressão já é o padrão. No offset, o último ciclo manual é a cor, e o closed-loop fecha-o.
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 and ISO 12647 both standardize offset color, but they take different routes. Here is how they differ and how to choose, or combine, them.
M0, M1, M2, M3 explainedWhat M0, M1, M2 and M3 measurement conditions mean for print color, how optical brighteners and UV change your readings, and which to use.
Closed-loop color control for offsetWhat closed-loop color control is, how it works on an offset press, and how it cuts makeready waste while holding color stable, shift after shift.
Reduce makeready waste: 10 leversTen concrete levers to cut makeready waste on offset, from CIP3 presetting to closed-loop color control, and how to measure the savings.
ISO 12647-2, explainedA plain-language guide to ISO 12647-2 for offset: what it standardizes (substrates, primaries, tone value increase, tolerances) and why it makes color repeatable.
DeltaE: what tolerance is acceptable?What DeltaE and DeltaE00 mean in printing, what tolerances are realistic for process and brand colors, and how to hold them in production.
PPWR & DPP: printer checklistWhat the EU PPWR and Digital Product Passport mean for packaging printers, and a practical checklist to get color, data and traceability ready.
CIP3/CIP4 ink presettingWhat CIP3/CIP4 (PPF, JDF) ink presetting is, how it opens ink keys from prepress data, and how it pairs with closed-loop color to shorten makeready.
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.