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Physical To Digital Engaging, Online Product Packaging
QPI's innovative packaging solutions seamlessly bridge the gap between traditional and digital printing, enabling brands to connect with users in a captivating and interactive manner
The Power of Hybrid Printing
QPI's hybrid printing solutions combine the best of traditional and digital methods. This approach allows for the creation of unique, high-quality packaging that stands out on the shelf while also being adaptable to various designs. With hybrid printing, brands can produce custom and short-run jobs without the high costs typically associated with traditional printing methods. By integrating digital processes, QPI can reduce setup times and waste, leading to significant cost savings and faster turnaround times for clients.
Enhancing Customer Engagement
QPI's packaging solutions incorporate interactive features to deeply engage customers. Tactile elements, such as embossing, debossing, and textured coatings, add a sensory dimension to the packaging that customers can feel. Unique opening mechanisms, like pull tabs, tear strips, and custom closures, make the unboxing experience more interesting and memorable. Variable data printing allows brands to personalize packages with special offers and customized information, further enhancing customer interaction.
Maximizing Return on Investment (ROI)
QPI's efficient printing processes help reduce waste and inventory costs. Through reduced tooling, brands can minimize excess inventory and associated storage costs, leading to a more sustainable and total-cost operation.
Our streamlined workflow provides faster turnaround times, allowing brands to respond quickly to market demands. QPI's advanced printing technology and efficient processes enable rapid production without compromising quality. QPI's state-of-the-art printing technology ensures every package meets the highest standards, providing a consistent and professional appearance.
Sustainable and Eco-Friendly Packaging
QPI is dedicated to sustainability, employing efficient and environmentally friendly materials and inks in our packaging solutions. This commitment not only reduces waste but also maximizes eco-friendliness. We help brands significantly reduce their environmental footprint through the implementation of sustainable practices, such as using recyclable materials, minimizing energy consumption and adopting eco-conscious production processes. Our versatile packaging solutions are designed to align with the environmental goals of businesses across various industries, ensuring sustainability remains at the forefront of our clients' brand strategies.
Seamless Integration with Digital Workflows
QPI's packaging solutions integrate with digital design tools, allowing brands to incorporate their existing digital assets into the packaging design process. This compatibility allows for a smooth transition from design to production. Our advanced systems automate job setup and color management, enhancing both efficiency and accuracy. This automation guarantees precise color management and correct job setup, resulting in consistently high-quality output.
Maintaining high standards is crucial, and QPI's digital workflows include real-time monitoring and quality checks.
Next Generation: Kento Hybrid Printing Technology
Advantages & Benefits
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Total Cost & Speed: Through reduced tooling, inline die cutting, minimum waste and shorter turnaround times in print runs allowing for JIT
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Sustainability: Reduced ink-usage through utilizing the hybrid approach
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Versatility: Wide range of substrate options including different paper types and specialty materials to accommodate anything from paperboard to heavier corrugated in-store displays
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Quality: The best of both worlds combining spotless solid backgrounds printed with flexo with digitally-printed-high resolution graphics resulting in high value
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Flexibility: Room for adaptability based on job requirements making late-stage offerings possible
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Personalization: Opportunity to find white space by retailer and customize for promotional campaigns
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Hybrid Kento Press Applications:Physical to digital
Kento Graphic Development
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Flexo Plate
Utilizing affordable inks for solid background, reducing cost from printing fully digital
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Digital Image
High graphic definition, ability to color match allowing for reduced cost of printing plates
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Hybrid Results
Versatility for seasonal Promotions
Kento Hybrid® Bridges the gap
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Kento Hybrid®
The best of both worlds, digital + flexo, designed and built for printing on corrugated. Unbeatable in small, mid-sized and some large orders.
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Flexo
Expensive Plates, Low cost ink, longer setup and downtime. Great for big orders
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Digital
No plates, expensive ink, short setup time. Great for small orders