2020 TAGA Conference Presentations
Because the 2020 TAGA Annual Technical Conference had to be cancelled due to COVID-19, the slated speakers created video recordings of their presentations. TAGA members can view these recordings using the buttons below.
Videos of Sessions 1–6 Videos of Sessions 7–11
Session 1: Ink
- Advances in Corona Treating Technology for Improving Ink Adhesion
Aaron Hootkin, Enercon Industries
1spp | 6 spp - Exposure Risk Assessment: Production to Pressroom
Natasha Hausler Banke, Ph.D., INX International Ink Company
1spp | 6 spp
Session 2: Expanded Gamut
- Brand Colour Reproduction Using Expanded Gamut Technology with Offset Printing
Dr. Martin Habekost and Reem El-Asaleh, Ph.D., Ryerson University
1spp | 6 spp - Color Gamut Extension on 4-Color Sheetfed Offset Press Using Ink Fountain Divider Methodology
Ruoxi (Rachel) Ma and Brian Lawler, California Polytechnic State University
1spp | 6 spp
Session 3: Inkjet
- Transitioning the Production of Premium Products to Inkjet Web
Roger Serrette, Ricoh USA
1spp | 6 spp (files not yet provided) - Eliminating Banding in Inkjet Output
Danny Hall, Global Graphics
1spp | 6 spp - Effect of Ink, Substrate, and Target Line Width on Quality of Lines Printed Using a Piezo-Electric Inkjet Printer
Mihir Ravindra Choudhari, Robert Eller, and Christine Heusner, Rochester Institute of Technology
1spp | 6 spp
Session 4: Color
- Consistent Display of Clemson Brand Colors Using Artificial Intelligence
Dr. Erica Walker and Dr. Hudson Smith, Clemson University
1spp | 6 spp - Quantification of Metamerism in the Graphic Arts
John Seymour, John the Math Guy, LLC
1spp | 6 spp - IMAGE: Accurate Full Color Image Aging
Bruce Ridge and Tim Quinn, Nazdar Consultant
1spp | 6 spp
Session 5: Flexographic Production
- A Major Advance in Water-Based Processing of Flexo Plates
John Anderson, Miraclon Corporation
1spp | 6 spp - A Wizard-Based Approach to Optimizing Screening Parameters in Flexo Printing
Mark Samworth, Esko USA
1spp | 6 spp
Session 6: Packaging
- New EB Curable CI-Flexo Ink Technology Providing Sustainable Printing Solutions for Packaging Applications
Brian Sullivan, Energy Sciences Inc.
1spp | 6 spp (files not yet provided) - Evaluation of Available ISO 13655 Backing Materials and Measurement Differences for the Packaging Industry
Jinkai Qian, Techkon USA
1spp | 6 spp
Session 7: Security
- Investigation of a Hydrochromic Ink Used as a Safety Feature
Mustafa Bilgin and Johannes Backhaus, Bergische University of Wuppertal
1spp | 6 spp - Cyber Security Awareness in the Variable Data and Direct Mail Printing Industries and the Consequences of Data Breaches
Dr. Carl Blue and Dr. Charles Weiss, Clemson University
1spp | 6 spp
Session 8: Print Production
- Definition and Measurement of Lay-Flat Degree for Books
Csaba Horvath, Nyomda-Technika Kft.; Laszlo Koltai,Óbuda University; Istvan Lorincz and Peter Teleki, Alföldi Nyomda Zrt.
1spp | 6 spp
Session 9: New Technology
- Manufacturing and Integrating Printed Electronics
Alexandra Hartman, Printed Energy Pty Ltd.; Bill Ray, Nth Degree Technologies Inc. & Printed Energy Pty Ltd.
1spp | 6 spp (files not yet provided) - Using Artificial Intelligence for Planning and Imposition
Tyler Thompson, Tilia Labs Inc.
1spp | 6 spp
Session 10: Print Process
Session 11: Print Analysis
- The Interaction Between Color Standards and Production Tolerances: A Mismatch of Metrics
Dr. Mark Bohan and Dawn Nye, Konica Minolta Business Solutions
1spp | 6 spp - Natural Plate Compensation Curves: Simplified Flexo Plate Calibration with SCTV
Stefano d’Andrea, Flexographic Printing Process Trainer & Consultant
1spp | 6 spp