FIRST Friday #12: Rethinking Anilox Inventory Optimization for Printers
In this recorded FIRST Friday episode, FTA revisits Brent Zurcher’s 2025 FTA Technical Conference presentation, “Rethinking Anilox Inventory Optimization for Printers.” Brent will walk through key findings on how printers can move beyond assumptions about anilox volume, wear, and inventory management by using real measurement data, stronger supplier collaboration, and a more intentional approach to process ownership. The episode will highlight what the data reveals about new and used anilox rolls, why cell shape matters to ink release, and what practical steps printers can take to improve predictability, consistency, and press performance.
Free for Members and Non-members