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NEWS PACKAGING

Linney invests in Focus 1DC Series
sensors
Proflex 330SE hybrid press has launched its 1DC Series
Roll-2-Roll Technologies

Linney has invested in the servo-driven flexo print of sensors, combining
advanced CMOS line scan
latest Focus Proflex 330SE heads and converting facili- technology with integrated
hybrid press to handle a ties. It is available with web processing power, eliminat-
growing percentage of short- widths of 250 mm and 330 ing the need for external
run, digital full-colour label mm. Die-cutting can be controllers while maintain-
requirements and higher- either full or semi-rotary. ing precision across a wide
volume flexo jobs. Having Both UV and LED drying range of applications and
originally installed a 6-col- systems are available. materials.
our flexo press for label pro- Incorporating Konica The 1DC Series builds on
duction from Focus Label Minolta’s latest, high-quality Roll-2-Roll’s patented light
Machinery several years ago, piezo drop-on-demand
the company has recently scattering and spatial filter-
invested in the latest Focus inkjet heads, the Proflex ing technology. The 1DC
Proflex 330SE hybrid press. UK packaging company Linney invests in hybrid press Hybrid offers facilities for sensor works effectively
Executive director in-line flexo printing/coat- with any material, from
Charles Linney commented: however, we have seen a in every sense of the word, ing, corona treatment, cold transparent films and paper
‘Our Focus flexo press has steady increase in the successfully combining foil, laminating, varnishing to metals and composites,
flexo, single-pass inkjet
requirement for short-run
been a great workhorse, giv- work, so we decided to technology and in-line con- and die cutting, either in delivering precision and
ing us reliability and consist- incorporate digital inkjet verting, giving us optimum roll-to-roll or roll-to-sheet versatility in a single com-
ent quality across a range of capability to give us greater flexibility.’ applications. The modular pact device. The new series
different label types for all efficiency. The Proflex SE Hybrid is a inkjet system is available in of products offers a com-
our medium and long run ‘The Focus Proflex Hybrid full-colour (CMYK) digital 149, 223 and 297mm wide pact construction that
label jobs. In recent years, really is a true hybrid press, inkjet press with four in-line versions allows easy installation.
AI webinar Avery Dennison’s Leadership transition

series Optica portfolio at Tecnau Americas

The Printerverse –
Print Media Centr has Avery Dennison has part- After over three decades of
launched a practical nered with TrusTrace, one service, Jeff Kewin has
three-part live webinar announced his retirement as
series ‘How to Use AI: of the leading traceability president of Tecnau
Think Smarter. Prompt and compliance data plat- Americas and Asia Pacific.
Better. Scale Faster’, built forms, and GPRO, an RFID Francis McMahon has been
specifically for print pro- and Industry 4.0 provider, to named the new president of
fessionals, marketers, enhance its Optica portfolio
business owners, sales and for the apparel industry. Tecnau Americas and com-
team leaders, as jargon- Avery Dennison has part- pany CMO.
free path to using AI con- nered with TrusTrace to Two new partnerships active ‘Tecnau’s exceptional Francis McMahon
fidently and effectively. expand the portfolio’s growth in 2024, together board of directors.
Hosted by Deborah Corn, able chain of custody for with the widespread recogni- Tecnau announced the
intergalactic ambassador Materials Traceability offer- each product. The technol- tion and appreciation we’ve appointment of Francis
to The Printerverse, and ing. This partnership ogy supports a wide range of received from the market, is a McMahon as new president
led by AI strategist John addresses brands’ and retail- traceability use cases, from direct reflection of Jeff’s of Tecnau Americas and chief
Munsell, CEO of Bizzuka, ers’ increasing demands for visionary leadership,’ said marketing officer of the com-
attendees will learn how deeper insight into the ori- sustainability verification to Stefano De Marco, chief pany. He brings extensive
to integrate AI into their gins, movement and impact enhanced risk management executive officer of Tecnau.
workflows with clarity, of raw materials across the and responsible sourcing. ‘On behalf of the entire experience in the printing
purpose and real-world apparel value chain. In a separate but comple- Tecnau team, I extend my and digital imaging industry,
use cases. mentary development, Avery deepest gratitude to Jeff for having held senior leadership
Munsell brings over By leveraging TrusTrace’s Dennison has launched a his outstanding contribu- positions at Kodak and HP,
8,000 hours of hands-on platform capabilities as part tions.’ and most recently serving
AI experience and is the of Optica, brands can map new WIP Tracking technol- While stepping down from over a decade as executive
creator of the Ingrain AI their upstream supply ogy within Optica in collabo- his executive role, Kewin has vice president of production
Roadmap. chains and establish a verifi- ration with GPRO. been nominated to Tecnau’s printing at Canon.
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