Examining Options & How to Make The Right Choice First published in FLEXO Magazine, June 2015 issue. Written by Harper GraphicSolution Director, Alexander James Anilox engravings have evolved from a rudimentary ink carrier—originally a 45 degree quad engraving, primarily for solid ink coverage—to a highly sophisticated carrier for a wide variety of applications from varnishes […]
First published in Label & Narrow Web Magazine, March 2015 issue. Written by Harper Midwest Technical Graphics Advisor, Shawn Oetjen In today’s packaging market, brand identity is crucial. Color plays a vital part in brand identity and customers are requiring more accurate color reproduction every day. Lab* color space plays an essential role in the […]
First published in Flexible Packaging Technology, Quarter 1 2015 issue. Written by Harper Technical Solutions Advisor, Sean Teufler. Many printers understand that line screen and volume are the two most important specifications that affect the performance of the anilox. Often it is not well explained what the terms mean and how the importance always affects them. […]
A Guide to Preparing, Proofing & Using Specialty Inks First published in FLEXO Magazine, June 2014 issue. Written by Harper GraphicSolution Director, Alexander James Printers continue to strive for ways to get both the print buyer’s and the consumer’s attention. As a printer, have you been looking for something that makes your printed product stand out […]
Remembering Katherine Harper’s Charity, Drive & Legacy First published in FLEXO Magazine, June 2014 issue. On Saturday, May 3, 2014, Katherine Harper, who with husband Ron built their namesake Harper Corporation of America, passed away. She was 80. The entire flexographic printing, packaging and converting community mourns the loss of Katherine, who was a devout supporter […]
First published in Converting Quarterly, Quarter 2: 2014 issue. Written by Harper product development engineer, Tony Donato Introduction From the beginning of flexography – originally called aniline printing – its strength was the process’s ability to print on a very wide range of substrates in a web-fed, roll-to-roll (R2R) method. This strength has lead flexography […]
Key factors in selection and maintenance of anilox rollers to improve quality in highend flexo printing First published in Flexo & Gravure Global Magazine, December 2013 issue. Written by Gregory Harms There is a huge demand on flexographic print shops to reproduce high quality photographic images on packaging substrates. Previously, this area was dominated by […]
Cheaper, More Versatile, Lighter Than Steel Cylinders First published in Flexo & Gravure Global Magazine, December 2013 issue. Written by Harper GraphicSolutions Midwest/West Coast Technical Graphics Advisor, Sinesio Garduno Setup, makeready, changeover—whatever you call it, everyone knows that highly scrutinized periods when the press is not producing a sellable product. Hours, minutes, even seconds spent […]
Improved production efficiency and profitability are just two byproducts of a well thought out maintenance program for anilox rolls. First published in Package Impressions Magazine, September 2013 issue. Written by Harper Technical Graphics Advisor, Sean Teufler If you are looking to improve flexographic production efficiency, there is no greater place than aniloxes to focus your […]
Education Is Key to the Transformation First published in FLEXO Magazine, August 2013 issue. Written by Gerry O’Hanlon Growing up in Glasgow, Scotland in the early 1970s and 1980s, companies all around were sponsoring apprenticeship programs for students graduating high school. It was an interesting concept to me that a company would train me for four […]
From the advent of flexographic printing and Anilox Roll manufacturing, Harper Corporation of America has earned the distinction of being the best, and the global leader in new anilox roll products and technologies. We offer more than our word. Every claim Harper makes about our products, services and support is backed by the best warranty in the industry.
Harperscientific™ is the Printing and Coatings Supplies Division that provides products and services to flexographic printers all over the world. As a leader in the precision proofing market, HarperScientific supplies precision proofers, safe and user-friendly ink cleaners and measurement equipment.
To deliver measurable and quantifiable solutions that keep your print room running at peak efficiency, Harper assembled a multi-disciplined team of expert, tools, systems and training to form Harper Technical Solutions. Our programs are customized, deliver a typical 6 month return on investment and are backed by the best warranty in the industry.