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The article explains the differences between analog and digital printing processes and shows why digital printing is particularly suitable for small to medium print runs, fast change cycles, and personalized data. Digital processes do not require printing plates, reduce setup times, and enable a significantly faster time-to-market. With modern digital prepress—such as automated workflows, color management, and variable data—print jobs can be executed flexibly, precisely, and economically. At the same time, the technical limitations are described: lower resolution, physical limitations of the screen, and the importance of optimized RIP and screening technologies. Overall, the article shows how digitization makes the entire workflow more efficient, faster, and more customer-oriented.
Article "Digital Printing" in the Metal Packager Magazine October, 2025 - in English
The article explains the key differences between offset and digital printing and shows why resolution, exposure time, and printing speed are crucial quality factors. While offset printing exposes high-resolution printing plates for several minutes, digital printing works much faster, but with lower resolution and other technical limitations. Digital printing systems must therefore use intelligent processes such as variable droplet sizes, optimized screening, and specialized RIP technologies to achieve high-quality results. The article emphasizes that, despite its technical limitations, digital printing offers economic advantages—in particular, fast changeover times, lower investment risks, and flexible production options.
Article "Understanding Digital Printing" in the Metal Packager Magazine, 2025 - in English
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