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The Quebec Institute of Graphic Communications (QIGC) is a non-profit organization enthusiastically instigated by the entire graphic arts industry. Since its creation in May 1996, the QIGC has greatly improved and expanded its range of services and skills.

The QIGC offers an array of specialized services that help companies to meet the many technological and human challenges they face, now and in the coming years.

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Market Survey on VDP (variable data print) on fiber-based packaging

Marcus Rehberger, PhD Student at the Royal Institute of Technology Stockholm (KTH), presently based at the QIGC, is working on a market study about variable data print (VDP) on fiber based packaging. To get a better overview, KTH and Innventia AB in co-operation with The Quebec Institute of Graphic Communications (QIGC) are performing this study. This should shed light on what is possible today and in the future and in which way it can be used.

The need to attract the customer at the PoS is crucial. A hybrid printing process can assist to fulfill this need by customizing the packaging with variable data print (VDP). Such a solution could be realized combining Flexo or Offset print with inkjet technology. The final report will be published in 2010 and all participants will be informed and supplied with a copy of the report.

Are you interested in this topic and would like to participate in the questionnaire?
Then follow this link: TO THE QUESTIONNAIRE.

For more information on this project, you may contact Marcus Rehberger, PhD student at theRoyal Institute of Technology: mrehberger@icgq.qc.ca

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“Printed Intelligence in Packaging: Current and Potential Applications of Nanotechnology”

Islem A. Yezza, Project Manager Smart and Sustainable Packaging at The Quebec Institute of Graphic Communications, gave a talk on: “Printed Intelligence in Packaging: Current and Potential Applications of Nanotechnology” at the 2009 TAPPI Flexible Packaging Summit, in Columbus.
Food safety and counterfeiting: Could Nano-Printed Intelligent Packaging be a Solution?

Click here to download the presentation

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