TechnologySeptember 1, 2026

flexo

FLEX-oh

Definition

A printing process that uses flexible relief plates, commonly used for high-volume packaging production.

Etymology

Derived as a shortened form of 'flexographic,' which combines the Latin 'flexus' (bending or flexible) and the Greek 'graphein' (to write or draw).

In the news

The article uses the term to describe a type of folder-gluer machine used in the packaging industry, highlighting the specific print workflows where robotic systems are increasingly deployed.

OPERATIONS TECHNOLOGY OUTLOOK—I, Robotics: Robots Are Here and Coming to a Print Shop Near You

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