Stratasys Ltd. (NASDAQ: SSYS), a leader in polymer 3D printing solutions, is taking rapid prototyping of product packaging to a whole new level with Stratasys PolyJet™ printing technology. Designers can now model complex, full-color packaging for cosmetics, beverages, consumer electronics, personal care, food, and more. These high-fidelity prototypes accurately simulate final packaging including realistic color combinations, textures, transparency, and flexibility.

HYBRID Software, a Global Graphics company, is pleased to announce the launch of a new enterprise RIP (Raster Image Processor) solution for packaging and label printers and tradeshops: the CLOUDFLOW RIP Farm.

PRINTING United Alliance, in partnership with the Flexible Packaging Association and TLMI, today announce details about the feature-rich 2021 Continuous Improvement Conference. The annual event equips printing and converting companies with the necessary tools to achieve operational excellence by implementing lean concepts as well as other management and quality systems. This year’s event is being held in person on Aug. 22-24 at the Renaissance Columbus Downtown Hotel in Columbus, Ohio.

PRINTING United Expo is on track to be the global printing event in 2021. The first in-person industry event of significant magnitude since its inaugural 2019 Expo, the fall event — which takes place at the Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) in Orlando, Fla., on Oct. 6-8 — is welcoming printing’s leading companies to display their newest technologies coming to market on-site.

Packaging Innovations and Luxury Packaging London will bring the industry back together when it returns to Olympia on 22 & 23 September 2021. Following a challenging year without in-person shows, the premier UK event for branded and premium packaging will provide a vital platform for industry professionals to discover the latest trends and developments, whilst meeting colleagues and peers face-to-face to network and do business.

The SoloBirra 2021 competition winner of the Best Packaging category has been announced as Dario Frattaruolo Graphic Studio for the creation of the Chakra Booster beer package. Produced by Packly for the Badalà Brewery in Italy, the packaging incorporates innovative digital enhancement to boost its appeal and better convey the consumer experience. Frattaruolo and Packly clinched the prize from amongst more than 100 original submissions.

By collaborating with Idealliance, Siegwerk is able to directly train its customers in the G7® methodology further strengthening its global color management offering across the packaging value chain.

Two of the leading names in packaging industry software solutions have reached a partnership milestone, with the recent installation of Esko Automation Engine and CERM Management Information System (MIS) at French labels specialist Estrabols Imprimeur, marking the 100th collaboration.

Amfortis facilitates the lives of packaging converters by combining multiple unique software tools into one powerful production workflow solution. It complements Agfa’s offering for offset packaging, which already included durable printing plates and high-performing CtP systems.

The benefits of digital transformation were the key takeaways from this year’s two EskoWorld events. Running concurrently, an EskoWorld conference program dedicated to suppliers was complemented by an event schedule geared toward brands. Over the course of the events, hundreds of brands and packaging supplier professionals gained insight into how automating processes and deploying cloud-based solutions can boost efficiency and productivity in packaging.

SWEDBRAND Group, a packaging partner to some of the world’s most iconic brands, today reported that its new plant in Gdansk, Poland, was designed with sustainability in mind. The highly automated state-of-the-art factory uses the latest in equipment and materials to support SWEDBRAND’s sustainability objectives and those of the brands it supports.

Avery Dennison’s Label and Packaging Materials (LPM) division in EMENA region is making two new key appointments effective June 1, 2021.

Nothing is more disappointing than receiving a courier delivered package in a crushed shabby box concealing a damaged product inside. Cygnus Cross-Ply is a revolutionary corrugated material designed specifically for e-commerce packaging that requires that extra oomph! It delivers enhanced stacking capabilities and is more robust than conventional corrugated board.

Over four days in June, the Virtual Summit is set to reach a global audience through a new dedicated platform where attendees can visit booths, experience equipment demos, listen to expert presentations, engage with the live Q&As, and network in the lounge.

At Dscoop Edge Fusion 2021, HP Inc. announced a new wave of innovations for HP Indigo digital printing, supporting momentum, growth and digital transformation.

GMG, the leading developer of high-end color management solutions, will be conducting a webinar with HP around color reproduction for digital corrugated packaging on May 25 at 11am (EDT). Ran Lev of HP, Marc Levine of GMG, Mary Schilling, owner of Schilling Inkjet Consulting, and Kyle DeJesus, President of Company Box, will be discussing how to best meet brand requirements for accurate and repeatable color.

HP Inc. and CCL Industries Inc. (“CCL”), a world leader in label, security and packaging solutions for global corporations, government institutions, small businesses, and consumers, today announced the milestone installation of CCL’s 100th HP Indigo digital press. CCL’s global fleet of HP Indigo digital label presses is running at more than 60 sites worldwide across its CCL Label, CCL Design, Avery, and Checkpoint operations.

Integrated prepress software and hardware solutions leader, Esko, has partnered with global leader in retail, Boots Retail USA, a member of Walgreens Boots Alliance, to introduce a streamlined content process that increases productivity by an estimated 50%.

Cosmo Films Ltd., a global leader in speciality films for flexible packaging, labeling and lamination applications as well as synthetic paper, introduces 100% Opaque Synthetic Paper (OSP) which is specially designed for a dangler application.

The largest technology-focused event for packaging professionals is just weeks away - and EskoWorld 2021 is ready to deliver its most exciting agenda yet.

As part of its new concept for 2021, Xeikon Café TV will host a creatively crafted series of 5 TV sessions, dedicated to the Australian and New Zealand markets. Printers, converters and brand owners in the region working in the labels and packaging sectors will have the opportunity to find out all there is to know about how to start up with digital label production or how to optimize your setup. Xeikon Café TV Broadcast sessions are live, interactive and accessible on any device.