APR (All Printing Resources) and Omet hosted a Fall 2024 Technology Summit, November 7 at the Omet Innovation Center in Mount Prospect, Illinois.
The event showcased the latest trends and innovations in the flexographic printing industry, featuring advancements in RFID inlay insertion and screening technologies with a live demo of the KFLEX 17-inch press.
Catherine Haynes, VP of Strategic Initiatives at APR, introduced FlexoAcademy solutions designed to address the growing demand for modern training programs that improve retention and employee engagement in the flexographic industry.
Scott Steidinger, VP of Technical Operations at Tamarack Products, spoke about the latest advancements in RFID inlay insertion technology and its applications for enhancing production efficiency and accuracy.
Kariahlyn Lindsey from Esko also discussed some of the latest screening technologies available and how they can help all Flexo printers improve quality and consistency.
Plus, Haynes explored the challenges and opportunities of matching flexographic and digital technologies, offering strategies for maintaining color consistency.
Sustainability was highlighted at the event, as well. Dan Riendeau, Strategic Business Unit Director at Flexcon, discussed key sustainability attributes driving consumer preferences and how businesses can turn these trends into opportunities for growth.
