offset printing
Planographic printing: the differences between dry and wet offset
In indirect printing methods, the non-printable areas of the plate can be moistened with water or covered with silicone Offset is by far the most widely […]
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Lithographic printing systems
The invention of lithography and then offset printing marked a revolution in the graphic arts and publishing industry Offset printing is the offspring of lithography, a […]
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How are the plates for offset printing?
The premium quality offered by offset technology starts with the preparation of the aluminium plates where the original image is to be transferred One of the […]
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Differences between sheetfed and rotary offset printing
Sheetfed printing works with sheets, whereas rotary printing supplies the substrate in reels Offset is one of the most popular printing methods due to the outstanding […]
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What is offset prepress?
The pre-press phase of any print job is essential to achieve a satisfactory result Prepress processes are those that take place between the creation of the […]
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What is die-cutting and what is it for?
ROTATEK’s semi-rotary die-cutting unit offers the best quality and accuracy for self-adhesive multi-material labels Die-cutting is a technique that allows to reproduce uneven shapes on any […]
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Alternatives to mercury-based inks: UV LED and Electron Beam
New printing technologies improve performance and quality while minimising environmental impact The inks that have traditionally been used in industrial printing contain heavy metals, such as […]
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The advantages of label printing with offset technology
The evolution of offset printing leads to cost optimisation in the context of ever shorter print runs with the same quality as digital printing Conventional or […]
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What are the characteristics of inks for offset printing?
The wide range of available inks is one of the factors influencing the advantages of offset technology Offset printing has advantages over other technologies due to […]
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The most common materials in the flexible packaging industry
Films made of different types of plastic, paper and aluminium, with increasing attention to sustainability, are the most common substrates The flexible packaging industry is continuously […]
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