As the popularity of digitally native brands diving headfirst into the world of print continues to grow, we’ve started to notice a common trend: What the heck is the difference between CMYK and RGB? Most people familiar with graphic design or print would be able to tell you that CMYK stands for Cyan, Magenta, Yellow and Black, while RBG stands for the three primary colors in Red, Green and Blue. Yes, some people will argue the “K” in CMYK stands for Key color, but that’s an entirely separate blog. Keep on reading!

By joining the international alliance 4evergreen, Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (Heidelberg) is affirming it is fully committed to environmentally friendly products and technologies. Handling natural resources sustainably and continuously improving circularity, that is to say the circular economy, are key concerns in the growing packaging segment . Consumer demand for sustainable and fiber-based packaging solutions is increasing further still. As a leading partner of the folding carton industry, Heidelberg therefore supports the 4evergreen alliance’s holistic approach throughout the value chain for climate-friendly, green packaging in an enhanced circular economy. “Environmental protection and sustainability are global issues that are also becoming increasingly important in the print media industry,” says Heidelberg CEO Rainer Hundsdörfer. “For many years, Heidelberg has been promoting environmental and sustainability initiatives when developing and manufacturing machinery and units. We are also looking to drive forward and further improve options in terms of recyclability and the use of resources during production in the growing packaging segment,” he adds.

Electronics For Imaging, Inc. reported that at drupa 2024, running through 7 June at Messe Düsseldorf, it is highlighting its expertise in proven single-pass printing solutions for printing excellence in the packaging, display graphics, and textile markets. Visitors to EFI’s stand will see some of the companies latest single-pass innovations live, including the breakthrough Packsize® EFI™ X5® Nozomi, the world's first full-colour, on-demand, right-sized box system that prints, cuts, creases, glues, and erects customised boxes at the rate of up to one box every 6 seconds, and the EFI Nozomi 14000 SD singlepass printer for sign and display. The company is also showcasing a vast array of applications produced on the brand-new Nozomi 14000 AQ true water-based, singlepass printer for corrugated packaging and displays and the Nozomi 12000 MP single-pass technology for direct-to-metal package printing, as well as the nextgeneration EFI Reggiani BOLT XS single-pass textile printer.