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The Digital Series platform is customizable and con- figurable, with each configuration specific to con- verter requirements. In addition, the platform is modular, allowing in-line flexo modules (foil, lamina- tion, die cutting, spot color printing, etc) to be added as needs change.This modularity also accommodates simple upgrades, allowing the technology to be up- dated as flexo and digital technologies evolve. This eliminates obsolescence of the technology each time a new advancement is made. In the Prepress – Pressroom category, a 2017 Tech- nical Innovation Award was given to Flint Group for its EkoCure ANCORA Ink. The ink joins UV LED and low migration properties to create eco-friendly, food- safe packaging. Supporting an extensive catalogue of global regulations and industry standards, EkoCure ANCORA uses include pressure sensitive labels, wrap around labels, inmold labels, yogurt lids, pouches, shrink sleeves, folding cartons and flexible packag- ing. The ink consumes less energy while reportedly being more efficient to print with. The new low migration technology made available in EkoCure ANCORA delivers low migration proper- ties, suitable for the most stringent food label and packaging applications, at very high print speeds, in excess of 150 m/min or 500 fpm. An additional benefit is the ensured cure aspect over the lifetime of LED lamps. Consistency and as- suredness of cure, at the highest levels, provides peace of mind to converters and their customers. In the Prepress Graphics category, a 2017 Technical Innovation Award went to Esko for its XPS Crystal 5080. The XPS Crystal 5080 is a digitally controlled UV LED exposure unit that provides both main and back exposure for photopolymer flexo plates.With lit- tle required from the operator, the machine fits into a fully automated workflow that can be monitored from a remote workstation.Additionally, the XPS Crys- tal 5080 emits a more focused spectrum of light, shorter dwell time, plus removal of the mercury filled fluorescent tube traditionally used in plate making, making this technology good for the environment. Hall of Fame Steve Smiley was welcomed into its Flexo Hall of Fame as its 55th inductee. Smiley currently serves as FTA’s representative on Committee for Graphic Arts Technology Standards’ (CGATS) Color Reproduction and Process Control for Packaging Subcommittee. Over the years, he chaired FTA’s Color Management Subcommittee for the second edition of Flexographic Image, Reproduction Specifications and Tolerances,
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