The International Standards Organisation (ISO) technical committee responsible for graphic technology standards is TC130, and within that committee various working groups look at tools for different parts of the industry. Their work ranges from developing data formats such as the PDF-X series and CfX, through to carbon footprinting and process control for different printing methods. […]
Focus Label discusses considerations when its comes to the wear and tear of a press. As a flexo press is a considerable investment, it is often a difficult decision whether to replace or repair the machine – especially if repair costs have been mounting up, or the press is approaching obsolescence. Factors to consider before […]
According to Jimmy De Waal, B2B: Head of Marketing at Canon South Africa, while publishers have done a great deal already to adapt to changing reader preferences, many still aren’t taking full advantage of all the opportunities enabled by intelligent use of data. This was a topic discussed at the last Future Book Forum, where […]
Waste paper and board have persistent value as raw materials, so recycling them into new materials makes sense if it is done right. But waste paper and board have questionable value as a fleeting source of energy. A small cohort of people in the paper business and elsewhere have taken to disparaging recycling. They claim […]
Kemtek Imaging Systems’ and HP Indigo’s upcoming free webinar will focus on the true flexibility of digital print to not only provide the best solution for on-demand printing, but how it can be used as a platform for significant profitable growth through the power of personalisation, customisation and decoration. Attendees will also learn how digital […]
Kemtek Imaging Systems and HP Indigo invite you to discover how digital printing is revolutionising the way many businesses manage and grow their print output. The webinar will focus on the true flexibility of digital print to not only provide the best solution for on-demand printing, but how it can be used as a platform […]
TCO (Total Cost of Ownership) is a calculation that is important and should inform your investment decision. Focus Label Machinery discusses the additional costs you should factor in when determining any digital printing press’s TCO. 1) The machine’s dependability At some stage, your digital press is bound to require the attention of a maintenance team. It […]
According to Focus Label Machinery, some costs can seem relatively small and inconsequential, but they do stack up over time. Nobody likes to pay over the odds for processing, printing and finishing while making their product labels. Manufacturing ‘overkill’, a lack of production-line streamlining, and inappropriate or sub-optimal material and process choices can all lead to […]
Printing SA invites members and non-members to a free session, proudly sponsored by Agility Health, where they unpack the benefits and services the association has to offer those in the printing, packaging, signage and visual communications industry. The session will be moderated by Meggan McCarthy, Editor of Africa Print. This will be an interactive session where attendees can ask questions and get advice. Panellists include: – Abisha Katerere, Printing SA Marketing Manager and B-BBEE Specialist, will give an overview of what Printing SA does for the industry. – Ken [...]
According to Jimmy De Waal, B2B: Head of Marketing at Canon South Africa digital isn’t working as well as it used to, because consumers are turning off from it in growing numbers. For some, it is about lack of trust — think of the Facebook/Cambridge Analytica scandal. For others, the volume of digital content is […]
