PACKit: A unique modular knowledge and information kit

Cross-Cutting Module: Printing and Packaging

Available in the following language: English - French

• Information on typography;
• Description of printing methods (letterpress, flexography, lithography, rotogravure, screen printing, foil stamping, ink jet printing, electrostatic printing, transfer pad printing, thermography, in mould decoration / labelling, sleeve decoration;
• Information on inks and varnishes;
• Information on how to select the appropriate printing process.

Appendices include:

• Web site resources;
• Conversion table between the International System (SI-System) and the Imperial System (US-System);
• Glossary of printing and packaging  related terms or acronyms.