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April 11, 2025 | KYMC Marketing
When purchasing a CI (Central Impression) flexo press, several factors need to be considered. First, the machinery must comply with local environmental and safety regulations. Additionally, it’s important to ensure the press can meet the production requirements for your expected orders. In terms of efficiency, printing speed, ease of job changes, and the level of automation will directly impact the production capacity. One of the most time-consuming aspects is controlling the total cost within the budget. Moreover, selecting a reputable supplier is crucial to ensure quality and after-sales service. Finally, the ease of operation and operators training should also be taken into account. With many different types of CI flexo presses available on the market, considering all relevant aspects and choosing the right machine is critical for your company's success.
September 10, 2024 | KYMC Marketing
You can maximize operational efficiency by integrating the blow film extrusion with the inline flexo press. Integrating flexographic printing with the blow film extrusion machine allows for direct printing of designs, logos, patterns, and text onto the film as it is being produced. This integration will reduce the need for additional printing processes after the film extrusion operation. As a result, your throughput will increase, your downtime will decrease, and your waste will be minimized. In an ESG-focused era, this will give you a competitive edge in the market. However, this is only possible if you have chosen the right inline flexographic press to go with your blown film extrusion line. Here are three attributes to look for in an inline flexographic press 1. is it equipped with fast job change features 2. is it operator friendly 3. can it deliver quality print.
May 9, 2024 | KYMC Marketing
With a shared commitment to advancing sustainable packaging solutions, KYMC, a leading flexo printing machine manufacturer, and Toyo Ink Co., Ltd., an artience group company and a prominent provider of ink and coating solutions, are poised to make a significant impact at drupa 2024. Embracing innovation, Toyo Ink has developed a range of functional inks and coatings tailored specifically for sustainable packaging applications. Complementing this initiative, KYMC has engineered printing machines capable of simultaneously printing and coating with these functional inks and coatings. Together, the two firms are gearing up to showcase their collaborative efforts in sustainable packaging solutions at the drupa 2024 exhibition.
May 9, 2024 | KYMC Marketing
An upgrade to an ergonomic press design can turn into a more efficient production process. This is critical in a fast-paced world of printing and converting, where productivity and flexibility make all the difference. A digital kanban system for monitoring and managing the operation can contribute greatly to an ergonomics process. To be able to centrally monitor the real-time production status at the different press locations prevents unnecessary waste caused by walking back and forth around the machine. Walking back and forth to obtain status info at the different stations can be prevented. As a result, an improved ergonomic friendliness for the operator and at the same time reduced unnecessary time spent on gathering data.
March 27, 2024 | KYMC Marketing
Keeping it fresh, containing the grease, controlling gas exchange, and preventing light penetration and aromas leaking are the main functional aspects of coating in food packaging. From an aesthetic perspective, coating helps the food to look as attractive as possible to the consumer. With the growing demand for convenient food due to the busy urban lifestyle, the need for preserving the food and marketing it to the consumers is also growing. According to Vantage Market Research, the food coating market is valued at USD 3.3 billion in 2022. It is projected that the food coating market will reach a value of USD 4.99 billion by 2030 at a CAGR of 6.12% between 2023 and 2030. So how does coating work, and what are the mainstream coatings on today’s market?
February 6, 2024 | KYMC Marketing
Paper cups are usually coated with a layer of plastics (Polyethylene) or wax to make them waterproof. However, this layer of plastic makes recycling much harder. As result, many paper cups ended up in the landfill. Environmental consciousness is on the rise, and companies are now seeking more sustainable paper cup solutions. Some of the solutions include using a more recyclable water-based coating, printing with water-based ink, and to use easily separable solution for plastic and paper.
January 23, 2024 | KYMC Marketing
Automation is important. According to Capstone Partners, an investment firm in Boston, USA, the packaging industry players actively adopted technology innovation and automation throughout 2023. Large companies like Amcor and Sealed Air pursued solution models where efficiency was maximized through automation. Many of the Merger and Acquisition(M&A) deals in 2023 were focused on increasing automation at the plant. To remain competitive in the market, finding a flexographic press that has sufficient automation for the packaging operation is crucial for revenue-generating companies...
December 25, 2023 | KYMC Marketing
When it comes to market adoption, producing mono materials with the needed functions at a justifiable cost and yield rate is very important. From an interview with a KYMC customer, the initial investment for producing a functional mono material is quite expensive. During production, the machine downtime for a typical material is at 2%. However, for mono material production, the machine downtime falls at 20%. On the market, the customers are willing to pay 20 percent to 25 percent more for mono materials over multi-substrate materials. At the end of the day, it’s a balance between cost and environmental impact
November 26, 2023 | KYMC Marketing
Flexo printing or flexographic printing is a printing process that can be applied to many substrates, including porous materials (paperboards, corrugated boards, paper) and non-porous materials (plastic films). The process can also accommodate various ink types (water-based ink, solvent-based ink, UV inks and EB-curable inks). It is one of the most common printing methods for flexible packaging, corrugated board printing, paper cup printing, paper bag and plastic bag printing, and sanitary product(diaper/pads) printing.
