BOBST offers litho-laminating configurations and processes that give packaging and display manufacturers reliable performance and high-quality finished products. Whatever the application, we have a solution designed to deliver strong production performance and accurate lamination.
Industry trends
Sustainable corrugated packaging for electronics
Eco-friendly packaging is a top priority in the electronics and appliances sector. Brands are adopting recyclable corrugated boxes, plastic-free designs, and water-based inks to meet sustainability goals.
Lightweight yet durable structures help reduce carbon footprint without compromising protection.
Protective and smart design
Electronics packaging requires shock-resistant corrugated solutions with custom inserts that protect products during shipping. Fit-to-product designs minimize waste and optimize logistics, while moisture-resistant coatings help safeguard sensitive components.
Premium branding and digital integration
Corrugated packaging is now a branding tool. High-quality digital printing enables vibrant graphics, QR codes, and interactive features for product authentication and consumer engagement.
Smart packaging with RFID or NFC tags enhances traceability and elevates the unboxing experience.
BOBST end-to-end solutions for electronics & appliances packaging
BOBST delivers end-to-end solutions and advanced technologies for every production step, from PDF to final packaging.
These include the following processes:
- Flexo post-printing
- Litho-laminating
- Flatbed die-cutting
- Folding & gluing
- Flexo printing & rotary die-cutting
- Flexo printing & folding-gluing
BOBST flexo post-printing presses cover a wide range of production needs, from straightforward block print to high-quality process work, with the performance, versatility, and reliability that modern manufacturing demands.
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In recent years, new prepress systems, doctor blade chambers, inks, inking systems, and anilox rolls have driven growth in high-quality graphics printing. As a result, flexographic presses can now compete with gravure and litho machines in fiber-board packaging.
BOBST flexo printing machines have been at the forefront of this movement, with high-precision feeding, vacuum sheet transport, effective inking and drying systems, intelligent register control, and high running speeds.
All BOBST flexo post-printing machines
With demand for decorative packaging and in-store displays at an all-time high, BOBST brings a 50-year track record in litho-laminating equipment, providing lines that deliver strong performance and high-quality finished products.
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All BOBST litho-laminators
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Flatbed die-cutters for corrugated board
The BOBST range of flatbed die-cutters (also called cutter-creasers or punching machines in some countries) offers a wide choice of productivity and automation levels, with press widths from a compact 1.6 m to 2.1 m. Each machine delivers the reliability, versatility, and performance that match the needs of a particular industrial sector or type of business.
All BOBST flatbed die-cutters for corrugated board
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The BOBST range of folding and gluing equipment gives box makers the versatility and performance they need to stay profitable in today’s tough markets. From complete folder-gluer lines to specialized add-on modules, every piece of BOBST equipment is designed to help users cut make-ready times, maximize speeds, and boost in-plant efficiency.
But that’s only part of the story. BOBST products also give users the opportunity to open new markets and sell additional products to existing customers.
BOBST folder-gluers for corrugated board
The DRO family integrates flexo printing and rotary die-cutting into the line, optimizing the process across the entire converting workflow.
MASTERDRO and EXPERTDRO: high productivity and consistent quality with inside-outside printing, up to nine colors.
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Today’s markets demand increasingly high-quality graphics, which means tighter registration and improved color consistency. BOBST develops rotary die-cutters in “high graphics” configurations for printing four-color process, Pantone colors, and varnish onto coated paper.
The FFG family integrates flexo printing and folding-gluing into one line, optimizing the process across the entire converting workflow.
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MASTERLINE FFG / EXPERTLINE FFG – Ultimate productivity and unmatched quality with Inside Outside printing. Up to nine colors
FFG 924 - Super sharp and high-color printing in one pass. From micro-flute to added-value boxes. Multifold to improve the productivity, 2 or 3 boxes in one sheet. up to 20,000 boxes/hour for fast delivery.
FFG 8.20 EXPERT – benchmark for brown boxes with fast order change.
FFG 618 : High speed production (up to 26 000 boxes / hour) for complex boxes with excellent folding quality
Key Benefits: High productivity, premium print quality, fast changeovers, and advanced anti-counterfeit features.