Corrugated package printing is evolving. Lead times are shortening, order sizes are decreasing and pressure to reduce turnaround times is growing. At the same time, brand owners [...]
Generally, printers choose plastic or steel doctor blades according to their graphic requirements (or maybe blade life or safety). But, all else being equal, choosing the [...]
Back to the basics with this doctor blade installation and best practice infographic, created by Flexo Concepts. This infographic is a simple 3-step guide to proper [...]
From the moment raw material enters our building, Flexo Concepts® measures, analyzes and controls every step of the process of turning the polymer stock into high-precision, performance [...]
Since Flexo Concepts launched TruPoint Orange® with a MicroTip four years ago, it has been an overwhelming success in tag and label plants. Printers around the [...]
Flexo Concepts® wants to be the world’s most innovative doctor blade company. How are we going to do it? By creating products, services and a brand experience [...]
The TeaToaster. An appliance that makes tea and toast? How nice would it be to have the option of preparing your breakfast and morning beverage at [...]
This infographic is a beginner's guide to Doctor Blade Tips, providing a brief overview of the 3 main tips offered with TruPoint doctor blades. Viewers will [...]
If you are a producer of simple corrugated graphics, you are probably very familiar with UHMW as the best solution to optimize doctor blade life and [...]
What is TruPoint Green? TruPoint Green is a next generation polymer doctor blade for corrugated printers producing mid-level graphics. Why was TruPoint Green created? UHMW has [...]
Since the 1960s, corrugated printing requirements have evolved from simple logistics to eye-catching promotional packaging with SKUs and tracking information. Improvements in doctor blade materials and [...]
UHMW has always been the “standard” doctor blade used in corrugated applications. However, the function of the corrugated box has evolved from a simple “this side [...]
According to Smithers Pira in its “Future of Global Flexible Packaging to 2020” report, “Flexible packaging has been one of the fastest growing packaging sectors over the [...]
Anyone who uses doctor blades for printing knows the range of options available today. From the thickness of the material to the tip configuration, a doctor [...]
Today, successful sellers act as trusted advisers to their buyers to help them find the best solutions. By adopting a consultative selling strategy, salespeople create value in [...]
Anilox roll scoring poses a challenge for many printers, evident when a shiny line encircles the roll, indicating a groove or “scoring” of the anilox roll. [...]
