Technology centres

In conjunction with the DiTrolio Flexographic Institute, this year's CMM will introduce two dedicated technology centres. The new Narrow To Mid Web Converting Tech Centre, designed to help converters understand how they can combine both technologies, will feature operating equipment from leading manufacturers producing various jobs for the duration of the show. Select conference and training sessions combining the two types of printing will also be offered,.

Bielomatik will feature its RFID, high speed smart label machine demonstrating high volume HF/UHF smart label converting. Propheteer will be exhibiting a five colour Propheteer 1300L flexo press with a 13in print width. The press is equipped with four die cutting/converting stations and will demonstrate embossing and rotary hot stamping in addition to flexo printing. Martin Automatic's butt splicer will also be displayed in the Narrow to Mid Web Technology Centre, and DMS will be showcasing its FR Series of high speed heavy duty rotary hot stamping and heat sealing system.

Also making its debut this year is the Flexible Packaging Technology Centre, which will feature a new Bobst/Schiavi electronic flexo press, Comexi's solventless laminator, Hudson Sharp's new split roll bag machine, a new Profama slitter, and an advanced AirTrim pneumatic trim system. BST Pro Mark will be bringing its inspection systems to both of the new centres.

The DiTrolio Flexographic Institute offers training seminars for all skill levels - from beginning press operations to advanced printing applications - and promises a state-of-the-art environment where new press operators and seasoned industry professionals alike can gain hands-on exposure to printing and finishing processes.