APR and OMET celebrate a successful Fall 2024 Technology Summit

APR (All Printing Resources) and OMET’s Fall 2024 Technology Summit, held on 7^th November 2024 at the OMET Innovation Center in Mount Prospect, Illinois, was a resounding success. The event showcased the latest trends and innovations in the flexographic printing industry, featuring advancements in RFID inlay insertion and screening technologies. Attendees enjoyed live demonstrations of OMET’s newest press, engaging networking opportunities, and insightful discussions on workforce development and sustainability.

Speakers presented information on the latest innovations, trends, and technologies shaping the future of the flexographic printing industry, and OMET demonstrated the capabilities of its latest press. After being welcomed by Francesco Ponziani, OMET Americas Inc. Vice President, a light breakfast was served while the guests met and networked. When the program began, the room full of attendees listened as the guest speakers discussed the following topics:

Workforce Development: Training for the Modern Learner
Catherine Haynes, VP of Strategic Initiatives at APR, introduced FlexoAcademy solutions designed to address the growing demand for modern training programs that improve retention and employee engagement in the flexographic industry.

RFID Inlay Insertion Technology
Scott Steidinger, VP of Technical Operations at Tamarack Products, spoke about the latest advancements in RFID inlay insertion technology and its applications for enhancing production efficiency and accuracy.

Screening Advancement
Kariahlyn Lindsey from Esko discussed some of the latest screening technologies available and how they can help all Flexo printers improve quality and consistency.

Flexo to Digital Matching
Catherine Haynes from APR explored the challenges and opportunities of matching flexographic and digital technologies, offering strategies for maintaining color consistency.

Sustainability: What Really Matters to Consumers
Dan Riendeau, Strategic Business Unit Director at Flexcon, discussed key sustainability attributes driving consumer preferences and how businesses can turn these trends into opportunities for growth.

When the speakers were finished, the attendees were treated to a tasty lunch and networking time with the speakers and other guests. After lunch, OMET presented a live demo of the OMET KFLEX 17″ press that showcased advanced printing capabilities, including RFID inlay insertion technology, illustrating how businesses can improve efficiency and reduce production bottlenecks. A demonstration of the press’ ability to do quick job changes and auto-registration of the new job impressed the attendees. After the Demo, there was more time to view the press up close and ask questions, and of course, more networking time.

Watch for more events in the future and discover how APR and OMET can help your business grow and innovate.