Flexographic Shop Talk: Industry Insights

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8th Annual Flexo Symposium Recap (0:47)

See what was discussed at the online symposium, plus where to sign up for future events.
Strength in Partnership (1:45)

Bill Gaffney, Graphic Manager at Menasha Packaging, talks about the ease of removing Pro-Series tapes vs L-Series, and about partnering with 3M.
In This Together (0:48)

We're in your training room and on the production floor with you. Get virtual support today.
Evolution of an Industry (2:51)

Printing has evolved over the centuries, and now improvements come constantly.

3M Flexographic Printing Experts From Around The World

Ann Michaud, 3M Corporate Headquarters

Division Scientist, Application Engineering

Years at 3M: 32
Years in Flexo: 25

“The industry works together in a unique way to use technology to drive growth, while also focusing on total process improvements, meaning quality and total process cost.”
Omar Arias, 3M Mexico

Adv. Specialist Application Engineer

Years at 3M: 21
Years in Flexo: 25

“In flexography a greater control of the processes, a predictable cost and an increasingly efficient production are required.”

Jove Ding, 3M China

Application Specialist

Years at 3M: 10
Years in Flexo: 10

“End users demand more and more clear and beautiful patterns, more quickly and more cheaply.”
Mat Waddell, 3M Corporate Headquarters

Senior Application Engineer

Years at 3M: New to 3M
Years in Flexo: New to Flexo

“Every printer has their own set of best practices and challenges even though they all use flexo tape.”

Yaroslav Khodataev, 3M Russia

Technical Supervisor, Application Engineering

Years at 3M: 17
Years in Flexo: 20

“Automatic plate mounting is a very interesting and promising emerging technology which may result in new specific requirements to mounting tapes.”

Wei Kiang Ng, 3M Singapore

Application Specialist

Years at 3M: 12
Years in Flexo: 11

“One of the most important aspects is wordings like nutritional values: the printing house has to get it right so the information is displayed clearly and correctly. It’s an art.”

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3M Flexographic Printing Experts From Around The World

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