Fathom Optics Introduces Pricing Structure Fathom Optics (formerly Lumii, Inc), an effects soft- ware company spun off from MIT, has introduced in- troductory pricing for its software platform that brings printed 3D and motion graphics to packaging. Con- verters can now access depth and motion graphic ef- fects without specialty inks or substrates and without the need for additional materials, such as lenticulars or foils, according to the company. The introductory pricing is split between two soft- ware tools.The first, Fathom Designer, is offered to art departments of converters and/or their brand owners or outside designers. With Fathom Designer, design- ers can integrate and preview moving graphics on 3D models and share online, end-to-end. Fathom has re- cently introduced a Fathom Effects plug-in for Adobe Illustrator to ensure a seamless experience for design- ers. Fathom Designer also includes an ever-expanding effects library. Secondly, Fathom Producer is a software tool that converters use to take graphic designs cre- ated in Fathom Designer and bring them to press, at production scale, on the equipment they normally use. Label Academy To Host Third Virtual Master Class Label Academy, the global training provider for the label and package printing industry, will host its third virtual master class aimed at an international audience in March. This latest learning opportunity will cover brand protection for the first time. As with the previous two virtual master classes, Brand Protection will be presented by Labelexpo’s strategic director Andy Thomas-Emans, who will be joined by guest speakers from companies including the American Apparel and Footwear Association,Avery Dennison, Digimarc, HP, the International Hologram Manufacturers Association, INX International, Mercian Labels,Vandagraf,VerifyMe and Vicki Strull Design.The master class will also be split into two two-hour parts; Part One will take place onTuesday,March 23, and Part Two takes place on Tuesday, March 30. Part One will present a range of brand protection perspectives, with sessions including: an overview of the counterfeiting market, a brand owner perspective on what’s important, the brand consultant perspec- tive, and the label converter perspective on the chal- lenges of meeting a brand owner’s needs. PartTwo will focus on some of the key overt and covert technolo- gies, with sessions covering inks, anti-tamper materi- als, print processes, RFID and NFC tags, holograms and watermarking.
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AGI manufactures, distributes and converts current technology flexo mounting tapes and backing sys- tems for corrugated plate mounting. Flexstik hard vinyl, FlexSoft, bi.esse brand, Gold Series Thin tapes for sleeve and Narrow web plate mounting. Specialty tapes that cover the vast thick- ness range requirements and specific adhesion systems for all flexo mounting requirements. We provide technical service and problem solving ser- vices for unique customers & applications. A&V manufactures a complete line of photopolymer plate processing systems and is a leading distribu- tor of flexographic platemaking materials. A&V also sells digital imaging systems and software specifical- ly designed for flexography. ARC International www.ARCInternational.com Anderson & Vreeland, Inc. www.andersonvreeland.com ARC International is a world leader in the manufac- turing of roller products for flexography. The latest nanotechnology laser engraving in our Charlotte and Las Vegas manufacturing facilities ensures superior quality and consistency in anilox rollers. DuPont Packaging Graphics www.cyrel.com/na DuPont Packaging Graphics is the world’s leading supplier of flexographic printing systems in digital and conventional formats; including Cyrel® brand photopolymer plates, Cyrel® FAST processing equipment, Cyrel® round sleeves, mounting and fin- ishing products. For more than 35 years, beginning with Cyrel®, the first photopolymer printing plate, through to today’s digital workflow revolution, DuPont has been driving innovation in the Flexo and package printing indus- tries. The Digital Cyrel® FAST imaging system has been broadly recognized for its efficiency, productivity, print performance, and environmental benefits.
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