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PACKAGING NEWS

Techkon launches new FTA Europe
event
version of ChromaQA 6 Intergraf, in partnership
FTA Europe and

Techkon USA has cally averages all with Smithers, have invited
professionals from the
launched a new release of its measurements together, European packaging and
ink and pressroom color which is perfect when meas- printing sector to register
m a n a g e m e nt s u i t e uring ink drawdowns or for the Shaping the Future
ChromaQA 6 release with other materials with color with Packaging conference,
SmartInk, which features a variations. With Chroma which will take place on
redesigned, intuitive user Standards, users can also April 10-12 in Brussels,
interface and powerful new manage their own ‘live’, Belgium, at the Sheraton
features for color matching, cloud-based library of colors Hotel Brussels Airport.
corrections and standards specific to their inks, sub- Attendees can expect a
management.ChromaQA6 strates, and print processes,
combines several software ensuring that all locations are comprehensive exploration
packages into one, providing targeting achievable color of various facets of the
a cloud-based color quality The new version features a redesigned , intuitive user interface standards. Chroma packaging industry. These
control workflows, without Standards can also automati- include market insights
the pain points of other soft- The ink toning technology tion methods such as cally identify and eliminate into the European packag-
ware and at a fraction of the SmartInk, which uses AI for Automatic, Lowest deltaE duplicate colors to ensure a ing sector by Smithers, EU
cost. precise recipe corrections in and Lowest Ink Amount. clean database. New localiza- policies such as the
The new version features the ink room and right on The Chroma Standards tions and embedded training Packaging and Packaging
a completely new user inter- the press, has been further feature now allows for using videos in multiple languages, Waste Regulation, and the
face with a modern, clean refined for higher accuracy, multiple measurements now include English, role of artificial intelligence
look and feel for easier and faster matching, and now when creating new stand- German, Spanish, French, in packaging innovation.
more intuitive workflows. provides specific optimiza- ards. ChromaQA automati- Polish and Serbian. Registration is now open.
Hubergroup Polytag launches QR Vulcan launches range

adhesives Squared of print media

Hubergroup has intro-
duced its latest innova- Polytag has launched, QR Vulcan, a German company
tions Cold Foil Silver and Squared, a new digital ser- known mostly for its digital
Cold Foil Gold adhesives, vice designed to help brands finishing machinery, has
specially designed for food of all sizes future-proof their launched LabelStock, a new
contact material (FCM) packaging through certified
applications. QR codes. Powered by GS1 brand offering a range of print
Tailored for packaging standards, QR Squared will media. The first product, PP
manufacturers in the con- introduce a fully compliant, film labels, is already availa-
fectionery, chocolate, approved, and secure plat- ble.
tobacco, and hygiene sec- form to create and download The new LabelStock brand New brand of printing media
tors, these products meet Digital Link QR codes for all Alice Rackley, CEO of company has been launched to offer Tiedemann, managing direc-
the high standards for vis- sectors. In an industry first, enables brands to easily print media optimized for
ual quality, safety, and this will provide a seamless upgrade their current bar- high demands throughout the tor of Vulcan. ‘That is why we
efficiency in print produc- transition from traditional codes to QR codes, which entire process: brilliant color decided to make it accessible
tion. The new Cold Foil barcodes to 2D barcodes, printing, easy processing and to the entire label printing
Silver and Cold Foil Gold from enterprise businesses will scan securely at point- strong adhesion. industry through our special-
adhesives are powered by to challenger brands of all of-sale at retailer checkouts. Vulcan originally devel- ist dealers.’
hubergroup’s advanced sizes. The same QR code is oped the material specifically According to the company,
UV-curing cold foil adhe- Ahead of packaging scanned by customers to for its sheet-cutting plotter the new product range is posi-
sives, NewV lac MGA to change initiatives, including access more information on SC-350. However, it is gener- tioned in the lower price seg-
provide sharp definition the discontinuation of bar- the brand or product. ally suitable for all forms of
and brilliance. These cold codes and the introduction QR Squared’s analytics processing. ment despite its premium
foils offer brands the of Digital Product Passports, dashboard service enables ‘Extensive tests have con- quality. Vulcan LabelStock is
opportunity to achieve QR codes will become an brands to know how their on- firmed that the material offers currently available in two var-
high-impact metallic essential tool for businesses. pack QR codes are perform- excellent cutting quality and iants: white synthetic PP film
effects. The QR Squared solution ing. is easy to handle,’ said Oliver 87g/sqm, in glossy or matte.

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