All Printing Resources (APR) will co-host a Fall 2024 Technology Summit, taking place on November 7, 2024, at Omet Americas’ facility in Mount Prospect, Illinois. This exclusive event will bring together industry experts and leading companies to discuss the latest innovations, trends, and technologies shaping the future of the flexographic printing industry.
The event will feature presentations on various topics, as well as live demonstrations of the industry’s latest equipment. Attendees will gain insights on Flexo to Digital Matching, RFID Inlay Insertion Technology, Sustainability, New Screening Technologies, and the latest developments in Workforce Training.
The Fall 2024 Technology Summit will begin with a networking breakfast, followed by five expert-led sessions, each offering insights into pressing challenges and emerging opportunities within the printing industry. The day will conclude with a live demonstration of Omet’s KFlex 17-inchpress featuring RFID insertion technology.
Session highlights will include:
• Flexo to Digital Matching: Kim Madigan from Madigan Print Consulting will explore the challenges and opportunities in in matching flexographic and digital technologies, offering strategies to maintain color consistency.
• Sustainability — What Really Matters to Consumers: Dan Riendeau, Strategic Business Unit Director at Flexcon, will discuss key sustainability attributes driving consumer preferences and how businesses can turn these trends into opportunities for growth.
• Workforce Development — Training for the Modern Learner: Catherine Haynes, VP of Strategic Initiatives at APR, will introduce solutions from FlexoAcademy designed to address the growing demand for modern training programs that improve retention and employee engagement in the flexographic industry.
• RFID Inlay Insertion Technology: Scott Steidinger, VP of technical operations at Tamarack Products, will present the latest advancements in RFID inlay insertion technology and its applications for enhancing production efficiency and accuracy.
• Screening Advancement: Esko’s Kariahlyn Lindsey will address some of the latest screening technologies now available and how they can assist all flexo printers improve quality and consistency.
