# 237 - Everything you ever wanted to know about aluminum can printing! Paul Fennessy from Crown

- Show: [People of Packaging](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/people-of-packaging)
- Published: 2023-12-31
- Length: 34m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/people-of-packaging/2023-12-31-237-everything-you-ever-wanted-to-know-about-aluminum-can-printing-paul-fennessy
- Listen: https://encase.substack.com/p/237-everything-you-ever-wanted-to

## Summary

Paul Fennessy, Director of Graphics at Crown Cork and Seal, explains the technical intricacies of aluminum can printing, including the dry offset process, color matching challenges on metal substrates, and the transition from analog to digital plates. He details the production workflow from coil to can, the role of proofing, and the current limitations of digital direct printing speeds compared to conventional methods. The conversation highlights Crown's 14,000 square foot studio in Ambler, Pennsylvania, and the importance of educating customers on achievable color standards.

## Chapters

- [0:31](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/people-of-packaging/2023-12-31-237-everything-you-ever-wanted-to-know-about-aluminum-can-printing-paul-fennessy#t=31) Introduction and Guest Background
- [3:31](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/people-of-packaging/2023-12-31-237-everything-you-ever-wanted-to-know-about-aluminum-can-printing-paul-fennessy#t=211) Can Printing Process and Color Challenges
- [8:42](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/people-of-packaging/2023-12-31-237-everything-you-ever-wanted-to-know-about-aluminum-can-printing-paul-fennessy#t=522) Innovations in Resolution and Finishes
- [13:46](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/people-of-packaging/2023-12-31-237-everything-you-ever-wanted-to-know-about-aluminum-can-printing-paul-fennessy#t=826) Digital Printing vs. Conventional Speeds
- [17:24](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/people-of-packaging/2023-12-31-237-everything-you-ever-wanted-to-know-about-aluminum-can-printing-paul-fennessy#t=1044) Artwork Separation and Proofing Workflow
- [25:36](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/people-of-packaging/2023-12-31-237-everything-you-ever-wanted-to-know-about-aluminum-can-printing-paul-fennessy#t=1536) Can Manufacturing and Decoration Mechanics
- [30:38](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/people-of-packaging/2023-12-31-237-everything-you-ever-wanted-to-know-about-aluminum-can-printing-paul-fennessy#t=1838) Costs, Contact, and Closing

## Topics

- [Materials & manufacturing processes](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/materials-and-processes)
- [Design for manufacturing & NPI](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/design-for-manufacturing)
- [Scaling production](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/scaling-production)
- [Packaging design](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/packaging-design)

## Most relevant to

large enterprises

## Mentioned

- Crown Cork and Seal (company)
- Labl (tool)
- TLMI (company)
- Lake Hour (company)

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