Technology

The Future of Digital Printing in Packaging

A North American sales-side view of where label and packaging print is headed: growth ranges, tech shifts, sustainability pressures, and the business math behind on-demand runs. [...]
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Europe’s Label Printing by 2028: 50–60% of Jobs Built Around Low-Impact Materials and Workflows

Sustainability is reshaping label production in Europe. By 2028, 50–60% of jobs are expected to pivot to low-impact materials and workflows. What that means for sheet labels, digital adoption, adhesives, and day-to-day production decisions. [...]
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Understanding Flexographic Printing Technology: A Deep Dive

A production manager’s guide to how flexographic printing actually works on corrugated boxes, the parameters that matter, and the quality controls that keep color and registration tight—grounded in North American plant realities and everyday shipping-box applications. [...]
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How Three European SMEs Overcame Short-Run Label Chaos with Digital Printing

A multi-customer comparison from Europe: how a brewery, a skincare startup, and an industrial supplier tackled color drift, waste, and changeovers with digital label and banner workflows. [...]
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28% Fewer Shipping Damages, 2x SKU Agility: A North American Bakery’s Packaging Rebuild

A complete project story told from a designer’s seat: how a growing bakery in North America moved to digitally printed custom mailers and food-safe cartons, cut breakage by 25–30%, and halved its artwork-to-press window—without losing the charm that made customers fall in love. [...]
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Solving Common Digital Printing Quality Issues on Sticker Stock

A production manager’s field-tested approach to diagnosing color drift, banding, adhesive interactions, and curing on sticker materials—complete with practical specs, trade-offs, and a few hard lessons. [...]
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GotPrint Review: Is It Actually Worth It for Small Business Orders? (Cost Analysis)

A detailed, experience-driven review of GotPrint from a cost control perspective. Covers pricing, hidden fees, quality for small runs, and how to use coupon codes effectively. [...]
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5 Things Your Print Vendor Won't Tell You (But I Will, After 4 Years of QC)

A quality manager breaks down the five most overlooked factors in commercial printing, from spec sheet gotchas to the real cost of 'free shipping.' Includes a practical checklist for your next order. [...]
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How Long Does It Take to Print a Poster at FedEx Office? (It Depends on Your Scenario)

No universal answer exists for poster printing turnaround. This guide breaks down how long it takes at FedEx Office based on poster size, quantity, finish, and ordering method. Includes a cost-optimizer perspective on balancing speed with total spend. [...]
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Beyond the Price Tag: How to Choose a Container Supplier When Time Is Your Real Cost

A practical guide for B2B buyers struggling with container supplier decisions. Learn how to evaluate vendors based on total cost of ownership, especially when rush orders and delivery speed matter more than unit price. [...]
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