In a recent article titled “Predictions 2024,” Adelbert Schoonman, our senior engineer for innovation and development, discusses the key trends that are expected to have a significant impact on the industry.
Read about several important trends, including the increasing focus on process sustainability, carbon footprint reduction, and the demand for enhanced recyclability of printed products. These trends are driving changes in materials and production equipment, calling for the development of functional barrier coatings and the integration of deinking processes to facilitate true circular recycling.
The article highlights the growing complexity of printed products, emphasizing the demand for versatile printing platforms capable of producing diverse products with different printing technologies. DG press addresses this need with our modularly designed DG-AUXO hybrid web-offset press series, offering the flexibility to configure press lines according to customers’ unique requirements. This innovative solution enables the production of state-of-the-art packaging and labels of the future in a single pass, seamlessly integrating various printing technologies.
Furthermore, the article discusses the growing importance of energy-curing inks, such as EB, UV, and LED-UV, due to their energy efficiency and lower carbon footprint compared to solvent- and water-based inks. DG press’s hybrid web offset press series is equipped with energy curing systems, providing eco-friendly printing solutions.
Security features also take the spotlight in the article, with recognition for their importance in flexible packaging and labels. DG press has extensive experience in the security print market and stands ready to support these new trends and ensure packaging integrity.
To learn more about the future of label, packaging, and security printing, read the full article “Predictions 2024” on Labels & Labeling’s website.
Stay ahead of the industry by embracing these trends with DG press.
