BOBST Revolutionizes Packaging Industry with oneECG Technology for Unmatched Color Consistency
BOBST, a global leader in printing and packaging technology, has introduced its groundbreaking oneECG solution to provide unparalleled color consistency and sustainability for converters and brand owners. Designed to meet the ever-growing demand for accurate and consistent brand color reproduction across various packaging types, oneECG expands the traditional CMYK printing model by adding orange, green, and violet, resulting in a wider color gamut that eliminates the need for expensive spot colors.
In industries where brand identity is intrinsically linked to color – think Coca-Cola’s red, Cadbury’s purple, and Heineken’s green – ensuring consistent color across all products and packaging is critical. BOBST’s oneECG technology not only meets these demands but does so while offering significant sustainability benefits. By standardizing the color process and reducing ink waste, converters can now meet the increasing pressure for eco-friendly packaging solutions without sacrificing quality.
Marco Carrara, Technology Sales Director at BOBST CI Flexo, explains, “oneECG offers converters an innovative solution that eliminates color consistency issues while reaching up to 95% of the Pantone book with seven fixed colors, compared to just 65% using traditional CMYK. This presents incredible advantages in efficiency, sustainability, and profitability.”
With oneECG, the color matching process is fully digitalized, ensuring consistent Delta E (color difference) across multiple packaging formats. This digital approach not only removes the variability of operator skill but also accelerates production workflows, with up to 90% of job preparation now handled offline. This leads to faster start-ups, reduced waste, and more sustainable production processes – aligning with brand owners’ green targets.
BOBST has also extended the reach of oneECG to cover various printing methods, including CI flexo, inline flexo, and gravure, with solutions that provide color consistency across all stages of production. All BOBST CI flexo presses can run oneECG without any additional upgrades, enabling companies to implement this game-changing technology seamlessly.
Collaboration plays a central role in the success of oneECG, as demonstrated by BOBST’s partnerships with key industry players like Flexicon, XSYS, and others, all working together to promote more sustainable, high-quality printing methods. At the upcoming drupa 2024, BOBST will showcase its collaboration with industry partners, featuring a flexible packaging application printed with water-based inks in seven colors plus white.
Luis Mora, Chief Commercial Officer of Litoplas in Colombia, praised the impact of oneECG, stating, “ECG has revolutionized our printing operations, resulting in better outcomes and a more efficient workflow.”
BOBST’s oneECG technology is poised to redefine the future of packaging production, offering an ideal combination of digitalization, automation, connectivity, and sustainability. As brands look to enhance their color consistency while minimizing their environmental footprint, BOBST is leading the charge with innovative solutions that meet these modern demands.
