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President Rob Welford talks to L&NW about new toner and inkjet technology in the company's expansive facility in Elgin, IL, USA.
Released By Xeikon
The digital press manufacturer boasts toner and inkjet technologies, as well as a host of services, to meet customers' exacting demands.
Paul Salmon joins L&NW to discuss how the digital printing specialist is helping label converters navigate numerous challenges like the supply chain.
L&NW talks to Donna Covannon, director of marketing for North America at Xeikon, about new technologies, trends, and plans for Label Congress.
Delve into the value proposition of Xeikon Heat Transfer Labels for Promotional Products. This video comes from a popular Xeikon Café presentation.
This video looks at the manufacturing and application of heat transfer labels for polypropylene plastic industrial pails and buckets.
This video examines the specific requirements for self-adhesive labels for chemical applications and looks at UV inkjet vs dry toner solutions for this market.
This video examines the specific requirements for self-adhesive labels for durable applications and looks at UV inkjet vs dry toner solutions for this market.
This video examines the specific requirements for self-adhesive labels for pharma applications and looks at UV inkjet vs dry toner solutions for this market.
This video examines the specific requirements for self-adhesive labels for wine and spirits applications and looks at UV inkjet vs dry toner solutions for this market.
This video examines the specific requirements for self-adhesive labels for beverage applications and looks at UV inkjet vs dry toner solutions for this market.
This video examines the specific requirements for self-adhesive labels for food applications and looks at UV inkjet vs dry toner solutions for this market.
This video examines the specific requirements for self-adhesive labels for health and beauty applications and looks at UV inkjet vs dry toner solutions for this market.
In this video, we share a large number of samples and demonstrate how Xeikon Color Services can assist with managing costs and matching colors.
In this video, we’ll describe the advantages of having direct access to a print-engine’s hardware for digital front end/workflow with the Xeikon X-800. The Xeikon X-800 is built for digital.
See how the Xeikon CX500 outperforms productivity of all high-quality digital label presses for larger sized labels, labels requiring opaque white or extended gamut.
This video looks at the Xeikon CX300 dry toner press — with faster running speeds, lower operating costs and flexibility to meet complex customer demands.
In this video, we demo the Xeikon PX3000, a member of our UV inkjet Panther family. Learn how UV Inkjet is complementary to toner/EP digital presses.
Visit the Xeikon Global Innovation Center and learn why the Xeikon Label Discovery Package is the ideal entry level solution if you’re new to labels or want to start a digital label printing business.
In the space served by commercial printers, there are choices to consider for digital print technologies.
Smart Labels for Data Driven Business
Xeikon America, Inc. today expanded its graphic arts and commercial product portfolio with the launch of the Xeikon SX20000 digital color press.
Announcing the Xeikon XCS Pro 2.0
New Decision Guide from Xeikon and Inkjet Insight Can Help
Colorado converter replaces older Xeikon press with Cheetah technology as their digital business soars.
Clearly an innovator, Stouse has used digital technology in a variety of ways to optimize the shop’s efficiency. Stouse began its digital journey in 2003 and, today, the volume of digitally-printed pieces exceeds that of analog. The company offers an e-commerce platform for ordering and job submission that seamlessly interfaces with its digital presses to […]
ITASCA, Illinois, February 26, 2021 – Xeikon America, Inc. today announced the addition of two new digital label presses – the Xeikon CX30 and Xeikon CX50. Building on its sixth generation platform and based on CHEETAH 2.0 technology with new generation interfaces and cloud connection, these new presses are designed to offer maximum overall equipment […]
appointing dedicated sales manager for the corrugated market
ITASCA, Illinois, January 29, 2021 – Xeikon is pleased to announce that the first Xeikon Café TV of 2021 has been scheduled for February 11 & 25, 2021. The theme of this two-part online event is the “Benefits of Digital Printing” and is specifically focused on the interests of current conventional flexo owners. This event, as are all […]
Industrial UV inkjet press for durable label production with extended gamut capabilities
Traditionally, manufacturers of containers such as plastic pails, seamless tubes, or cartridges used direct offset or direct screen printing for decoration of these containers. However, these traditional methods of decoration are limited in their capability of producing full color graphics. They also have certain drawbacks, such as lower image quality, cost and time of prepress, […]
These days label printers are spoilt for choice. On the analogue side of the fence are flexography, gravure, letterpress, offset, and screen printing, each with their own characteristics to help create labels that stand out on the shelves. Similarly, the digital side offers several technology options, all with specific attributes and features, making them more […]
The commercial and packaging printing industries are entering a critical period of change in business model requirements. For decades they have been competing on quality, service, and lowest cost. While most print providers will claim to differentiate on quality and service, these attributes are a standard requirement for any customer. The real differentiation historically has […]
Food safety is hardly ever out of the news. Moreover, it is not only about the hygienic production, processing, and storage of food. There is more to food safety than avoiding bacterial contamination. In 2005, isopropyl thioxanthone (ITX), a photoinitiator used in UV-curable inks, was found in baby milk. In 2009, other photoinitiators were detected […]
It was 1984 when Carl Hanson and his wife Lucille decided to start their own business. They looked at many small businesses for sale in the area, but none of them seemed quite right. So they created their own company, Label Aid, which has grown steadily and serves customers near and far. Carl installed […]
STICKER GIZMO HAS INVESTED IN A XEIKON 3030 REX
In-house Digital Labels Spur Rapid Growth for Louisiana Plastics Manufacturer
perfectly in a successful digital label printing business
CIDERY RELIES ON THE SPEED OF DIGITAL PRINTING TO MOVE FROM BOTTLES TO CANS
ITASCA, Illinois, January 13, 2021 – Xeikon is pleased to announce that Kernow Coatings’ recently launched FloorSharK ® Dry Toner has successfully passed the R10 slip test after being tried and tested on a Xeikon 3500 digital press. The two companies have been involved in a rigorous testing program to achieve the R10 anti-slip rating for floor graphics. […]
Accurate and reliable color reproduction are key for you as a digital production power-house. Xeikon has been active in digital printing for more than 20 years and a lot has changed in the sector since then. Color management has now evolved into a vital part of a production strategy with a focus on quality, efficiency […]
Next level digital label production
Step up your digital label printing game
With the Xeikon Panther Series
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This white paper has been produced to help label and packaging converters prosper. They face many challenges, and the aim of the white paper is to see whether digital print can address these challenges and help develop a sound business strategy in this fast-changing world. Of course, there is no single strategy applicable to the […]
SKUS BOOSTED 1,000% VIA EFFECTIVE PRODUCT DEMOS AND QUICK DIGITAL PRINTING TURNAROUNDS
Printing only 1000 meter of labels per day?
Lier, Belgium, 13 October 2020 – Xeikon has announced the addition of a high-end label press to its Panther portfolio to meet a need in the market and extend the company’s comprehensive offering, broadening the application reach. Providing high productivity levels, the Xeikon PX30000 is equipped with 8 printing stations, two of which are used to achieve high […]
A fully integrated and comprehensive digital platform setting corrugated packaging apart
Xeikon CX300, based on Cheetah 2.0 technology, addresses current market needs in the label market with versatility, productivity and quality
Technology used in brand new Xeikon SX30000 digital press
Lier, Belgium, 13 February 2020 – Xeikon has announced the launch of its REX program supporting printers looking for entry-level, affordable digital production solutions to fulfill their customers’ demands for shorter runs, just-in-time production and customisation. The investment threshold for professional digital printing solutions can be an issue for smaller companies wanting to step into this new market. […]
Record-breaking attendance, bold innovation, and a new identity mark the beginning of a new era.
By: Steve Katz
Xeikon will also present its full spectrum of digital label solutions at Labelexpo Asia.
By: Greg Hrinya
The 20-year industry veteran will drive sales and market development for Heidelberg's Gallus label solutions.
Pierre Dogliani joins L&NW to explain how inks and materials must perform safely under the packaging’s intended storage and use conditions.
Released By Flint Group
The converter selected Martin Automatic technology for the front and back end of an MPS EF 430 flexo press.
This full-day, in-person experience will take place at the Xeikon North American Innovation Center on September 25, 2025.
Industry-wide, suppliers and converters alike have been gearing up for something new and different for the industry’s most important show.
The Label Trail promises to provide attendees with an end-to-end exploration of the modern label production process.
The new unit, capable of printing both labels and folding cartons, is replacing an existing ten-year-old Xeikon press.
ABG is continuing to invest in the next generation of skilled professionals with an apprentice program, and the other top stories of the week.
Attendees witnessed live demonstrations of Xeikon’s newest digital printing equipment during the event, themed “Innovation in Action.”
The label and package printing industry joined the digital printing specialist on June 9, 2025, to see “Innovation in Action.”
Xeikon is welcoming attendees to its North American headquarters, and the other top stories of the week.
This year’s event invites visitors to Elgin, IL, to meet the Xeikon team, see live press demonstrations, and gain expert access to new trends and technologies.
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