Walgreens Boots Alliance is the world's largest pharmacy and retail health destination, employing more than 415,000 people in 25 countries around the globe. Andrew Horn, Lead Packaging Scientist, shares this incredible brand's story from their side of the consumer goods packaging industry, walking through how design-to-print processes ensure efficiency and keep WBA on the cutting edge using innovative solutions like Extended Color Gamut (ECG) printing and consumer behavior analytics software. Guest: Andrew Horn, Lead Packaging Scientist, Walgreens Boots Alliance. GAMUT is produced and publis ..read more

Jason Campbell of X-Rite-PANTONE® answers this question as well as how to make sure they do. Jason came into print at a time when conventional analog processes began the migration to digital and was among the early adopters of DTP. His career began at a print manufacturer where he spent 16 years managing the modernization and automation of the entire production workflow from design to print. Jason joined X-Rite in 2015 as a Solution Architect focused on packaging and has a unique background in computer science along with a broad background in color management, software development, workflow de ..read more

Miriam Brafman, Founder and CEO of PACKLANE®, tells her inspiring entrepreneurial journey and overcoming obstacles to serve some of the largest brands in the world. PACKLANE, an online printing and packaging company, makes it simple and affordable for businesses to design and order custom packaging online. Brafman started PACKLANE in 2015 and made the Forbes 30 Under 30 list for Manufacturing & Industry and has been featured in The Huffington Post and The Washington Post. Her start-up idea to provide unique packaging solutions and an easy to use online packaging designer engine launched PA ..read more

Mark Gundlach, X-Rite Solution Architect, shares a dose of reality on exchanging PANTONE® colors in the design-to-print supply chain. He expertly covers the good, the bad, and the ugly when converting PANTONE® solid colors to process in design applications like Adobe Creative Suite, as well as insight into the printing processes behind PANTONE® Solid formula guides, Color Bridge, Extended Color Gamut guides, and more.  Guest: Mark Gundlach, Solution Architect, X-Rite PANTONE®. GAMUT is produced and published by Idealliance - become a member today and join us  in creating the future ..read more

Part two of our discussion with Victor Asseiceiro, Market Segment Manager for Packaging at EFI, about single-pass inkjet technology for corrugated packaging addressing color accuracy. So many users proof directly on the press to G7® and other ISO standards and specifications. Companies like The Box Maker, Packlane, and Precision Digital Printing are taking full advantage of inkjet corrugated solutions, speed-to-market, automation, and variable output. This is a great discussion on the global impact of this disruptive technology. Guest: Victor Asseiceiro, Market Segment Manager for Packaging ..read more

Marc Jorge, Technical Manager of Barberan's digital single-pass inkjet solutions, discusses Barberan's automated inline quality inspection system utilizing an array of spectral devices to control color quality and image integrity. Marc also shares his very positive and impactful observations on G7® adoption in the European Market. Barberán is a leader in the design and development of digital Single Pass presses, BARBERAN, S.A., founded in 1929, is a family-owned enterprise that exports 85% of their products and their machinery is present in factories located in more than 60 countries on five c ..read more

Tim Baechle, CEO of Idealliance, passionately discusses the importance of stepping outside of the echo chamber in order to do what you do amazingly well. One must choose courage over comfort. You have to step outside of the echo chamber and realize that courage is the inner resolution to go forward despite obstacles. Life can be very metaphoric. Choose your “swim lane”, jump off the blocks, and swim, swim, swim, but don’t forget to breathe. The dedication, focus and discipline required to “climb the highest mountains” hinges on unbelievable courage. It hinges on truly understanding yourself wh ..read more

Barbara Braun-Metz, Owner and CEO, and Thorsten Braun CTO of ColorLogic GmbH discuss current innovations in color transformation algorithms, automation, and standardizing Extended Color Gamut printing. We also get an inside view of some of their essential products.  ColorLogic GmbH is an award-winning, global company committed to providing the most advanced software technology in color management. Their suite of products includes ColorAnt, CoPrA, and ZePrA, which offer an unparalleled range of color management technology with a high level of automation possibilities. --- GAMUT is produc ..read more

Ted Taitt of CPP Global and Adam Peek of Multi-Color Corporation bring their intriguing perspectives of current trends and realities at play in the consumer packaging industry, including brand adoption of Extended Color Gamut, augmented reality, sustainability, and other innovations inside the supply chain. CPP Global and Multi-Color Corporation serve the packaging needs of world-leading brands for food and beverage, wine and spirits, cosmetics, fragrances, and more. Guest: Ted Taitt, VP of Sales Engineering, CPP Global & Adam Peek, Multi-Color Corporation. GAMUT is produced and publishe ..read more

In one of our most intriguing episodes to date, we go inside the creative mind of David Lukshus, President and CEO of Cog, a CPG development company with a fascinating background from studying forensics to working with the biggest names in the creative world. David talks about his path in life and how it shaped his creative mind, along with a never-stop-learning approach and how his company works with brands on front-end packaging innovation, design-to-print optimization, and acceleration to market with a deep focus on reducing and avoiding costs. Guest: David Lukshus, President & CEO, Co ..read more