Innovation Central

Discover solutions that fit customer needs, increase quality, improve workflows and strengthen your business.

Visit Innovation Central at the end of the 100 aisle on the INFOFLEX show floor.

Included with Registration

Innovation Central is an intimate venue for in-depth discussions of the technologies shaping and defining modern-day flexographic printing.

Listen to a different set of presentations each day during INFOFLEX 2024.

Monday, May 6

All presentations take place at the end of the 100 aisle in Hall E of the Kansas City Convention Center.

2:00 – 2:20 p.m.

Evolution and Commercial Breakthroughs of Inks, Coatings, and Adhesives in Sustainable Packaging

Jay Downey, Coatings Business Development Manager, Flexible Packaging & Buddy Graves, Product Management, Sun Chemical

Presentation Details

Key trends have evolved for sustainable packaging. The question, “What’s driving change?” will be explored and the role that inks, coatings and adhesives provide will be part of the discussion.

2:25 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.

Thermal vs Water-Wash: Which Plate Making Process Is Right for You?

Paige Sokolnik, Business Development Manager, Anderson & Vreeland

Presentation Details

One photopolymer plate cannot cover the needs of every printer. There are many different variables in the printing process to consider when choosing a certain type of photopolymer. Printers need different types of processing equipment to efficiently design and print a variety of packaging materials. Anderson & Vreeland reviews key factors and benefits of both thermal and water-wash to help you understand the different processes that can maximize efficiency.

2:50 p.m. – 3:10 p.m.

Lights, Action, LED Exposure! Reap the Benefits Today—Available to Everyone!

Tim Reece, Service & Technical Support Manager, US & Canada, Miraclon

Presentation Details

Retrofit your existing UV fluorescent exposure system to LED at a fraction of the cost of a new LED system—It’s simple, cost effective, more consistent and reliable. Learn about the unique approach with Shine LED Lamp Kits, innovated by Miraclon, allowing users to obtain the benefits of LED technology from prepress to the pressroom.

After the presentation, stop by Booth #305 to learn more about the latest innovations and Miraclon’s INFOFLEX Shine LED special!

3:15 p.m. – 3:35 p.m.

New Solutions for an Evolving Industry

PJ Fronczkiewicz, NA Manager of Technical Marketing & Service, DuPont Cyrel Flexographic Solutions

Presentation Details

DuPont Cyrel Flexographic Solutions will focus on providing innovative solutions to address three key trends in the flexographic printing industry, namely: optimally responding to printing challenges that stem from the increased use of paper packaging; the launch of a brand new plate, designed specifically for use with increasingly popular UV LED exposure units; and increasing productivity and maintaining high print quality, despite pervasive challenges created by skilled labor shortages.

3:40 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Beyond Dashboards: Unlocking the Future of Flexography with AI and Data Analytics

Rick Roeske, Director, Global Digital Services and Solutions, BW Converting Solutions

Presentation Details

Rick will highlight the shift beyond dashboards to AI-driven data services, like anomaly detection, and paint a vivid picture of the transformative potential of such advancements. He will illustrate how these innovations can radically improve operational performance and machine uptime, underscoring the importance of embracing digital advancements and showcasing BW Converting’s approach to the evolution of operations through AI and data analytics.

Tuesday, May 7

All presentations take place at the end of the 100 aisle in Hall E of the Kansas City Convention Center.

2:00 – 2:20 p.m.

Digital Revolution: Maximizing Quality and Efficiency with Inspection Table

Thierry Fontolliet, National Sales Director, BOBST North America

Presentation Details

The promise: Perfection in quality control. Digital Inspection Tables for Flexible Packaging unlock profitability and confidence. Examine how they allow operators to master quality, understand expectations and make clear decisions. Put simply, “Stopping faults faster saves money!” See for yourself how inspection tables can ensure printruns are quick, correct and consistent. You can make things easier and attain near zero-fault packaging without unnecessary waste.

2:25 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.

No Promoters for Immediate Ink Adhesion on Poly Films—How Is It Possible?

Stefano Mancinelli, Sales & Process Manager, EsseCI

Presentation Details

NH-FT technology focuses on an upgraded surface flame treatment process on polyolefin (PP, PE) and PET substrates, among others. Learn how the application of high-surface energy can promote high-quality printing on these materials—when running flexography, gravure or UV. See why there is no need to use any adhesion promoter or primer for immediate ink adhesion. Examine NH-FT characteristics and listen to benefits you can derive from adopting it in your plant.

2:50 p.m. – 3:10 p.m.

Presentation Title Coming Soon

Presenter details coming soon.

Presentation Details

Retrofit your existing UV fluorescent exposure system to LED at a fraction of the cost of a new LED system—It’s simple, cost effective, more consistent and reliable. Learn about the unique approach with Shine LED Lamp Kits, innovated by Miraclon, allowing users to obtain the benefits of LED technology from prepress to the pressroom.

After the presentation, stop by Booth #305 to learn more about the latest innovations and Miraclon’s INFOFLEX Shine LED special!

3:15 p.m. – 3:35 p.m.

Troubleshoot & Optimize with Digital Process Automation Solutions

Moe Rahmeh, Customer Technical Service, Functional Excellence Director, Sun Chemical

Presentation Details

Moe will cover five key areas of automation support in the industry with new technologies that optimize and transform the pressroom.

Innovation Central

Discover solutions that fit customer needs, increase quality, improve workflows and strengthen your business.

Visit Innovation Central at the end of the 100 aisle on the INFOFLEX show floor.

Included with Registration

Innovation Central is an intimate venue for in-depth discussions of the technologies shaping and defining modern-day flexographic printing.

Listen to a different set of presentations each day during INFOFLEX 2024.

Monday, May 6

All presentations take place at the end of the 100 aisle in Hall E of the Kansas City Convention Center.

2:00 – 2:20 p.m.

Evolution and Commercial Breakthroughs of Inks, Coatings, and Adhesives in Sustainable Packaging

Jay Downey, Coatings Business Development Manager, Flexible Packaging & Buddy Graves, Product Management, Sun Chemical

Key trends have evolved for sustainable packaging. The question, “What’s driving change?” will be explored and the role that inks, coatings and adhesives provide will be part of the discussion.

2:25 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.

Thermal vs Water-Wash: Which Plate Making Process Is Right for You?

Paige Sokolnik, Business Development Manager, Anderson & Vreeland

2:50 p.m. – 3:10 p.m.

Lights, Action, LED Exposure! Reap the Benefits Today—Available to Everyone!

Tim Reece, Service & Technical Support Manager, US & Canada, Miraclon

After the presentation, stop by Booth #305 to learn more about the latest innovations and Miraclon’s INFOFLEX Shine LED special!

3:15 p.m. – 3:35 p.m.

New Solutions for an Evolving Industry

PJ Fronczkiewicz, NA Manager of Technical Marketing & Service, DuPont Cyrel Flexographic Solutions

3:40 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Beyond Dashboards: Unlocking the Future of Flexography with AI and Data Analytics

Rick Roeske, Director, Global Digital Services and Solutions, BW Converting Solutions

Tuesday, May 7

All presentations take place at the end of the 100 aisle in Hall E of the Kansas City Convention Center.

2:00 – 2:20 p.m.

Digital Revolution: Maximizing Quality and Efficiency with Inspection Table

Thierry Fontolliet, National Sales Director, BOBST North America

2:25 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.

No Promoters for Immediate Ink Adhesion on Poly Films—How Is It Possible?

Stefano Mancinelli, Sales & Process Manager, EsseCI

2:50 p.m. – 3:10 p.m.

Presentation Title Coming Soon

Presenter details coming soon.

After the presentation, stop by Booth #305 to learn more about the latest innovations and Miraclon’s INFOFLEX Shine LED special!

3:15 p.m. – 3:35 p.m.

Troubleshoot & Optimize with Digital Process Automation Solutions

Moe Rahmeh, Customer Technical Service, Functional Excellence Director, Sun Chemical

Moe will cover five key areas of automation support in the industry with new technologies that optimize and transform the pressroom.

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