Contents In this issue


News and comment 8.


Identifying the missing sales link in digital transformation


10. Reduce global warming!


Carton, Board & Paper 12.


14. 16. 18.


Parkside laser and material innovation transforms paper & board packaging


Closing the quality gap in carton & board: Why moisture control matters


The uncomfortable truth about traditional carton production


Amcor Interview from Packaging Innovations & Empack


Drying, Curing & UV 20.


The Use of UV curing for converting and siliconizing


Machine Vision & Web inspection 22. Cleaning as a Strategy: Automation Improves Uptime, Quality and ROI


Reel & Roll Handling 23.


Flexo Technology 24.


25. 26.


The benefits of improved ergonomics and efficiency of reel handling equipment


Editor:


Flexo’s next performance leap: Why platemaking is becoming a strategic weapon for converters


Flexo environmental


Anilox technology in a high-resolution world: Why cell geometry matters


27. Substrate evolution drives CI flexo innovation


28. Why plate quality matters beyond cost in modern flexo


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