Evolutionary Stages Of Direct Laser Engraving In Flexographic Printing

Evolutionary Stages Of Direct Laser Engraving In Flexographic Printing

October 14, 2020 Off By Sebastian Reisig

The direct engraving of flexographic printing forms has gone from niche existence to high-end technology. Perfect harmony between laser and material produces high-quality printing forms for applications that extend beyond conventional flexographic printing.

The development of direct laser engraved elastomer flexographic printing forms over the past 30 years has been remarkable. Now used in all kinds of applications, they match the quality of digital photopolymer flexographic printing forms. The rapid availability of printing forms is now a must in flexographic printing. The fact that directly engraved printing forms are often ready in less than an hour is of particular benefit to printers with in-house printing form production.

Article from the 30th anniversary edition of German magazine “Flexo und Tiefdruck” available to download in English