Flexo MasterClass
Join the Flexo MasterClass, hosted by Asahi, Esko, Gallus, Tesa and Heaford, combining pre-press workflow, platemaking, and printing all under one roof at the Gallus Experience Center, Switzerland.
Upcoming sessions:
14 - 16 April 2026
6 - 8 October 2026
Note:
This is a hands-on, in-person experience in Switzerland. Remember to request a Visa for travel in time if required.
A registration fee of 200 CHF will be invoiced by Gallus directly to confirm your participation. Only after the payment is received, your participation is confirmed.
The foundation was laid by the well-known ESKO MasterClass Series, featuring all aspects of flexo workflow and screening technologies, enriched by sustainable platemaking production, and then closing the loop by going on press.
The sessions will be held in the Gallus Experience Center in St. Gallen, Switzerland, which was opened in June of 2023.
"We had the pleasure of listening to presentations by some of the best practitioners of the flexographic market that I have met in my career. The trainers passed on their knowledge to us in a very clear and accessible way, patiently explaining the technological aspects related to the processes of preparing flexographic printing production. The training provided a wealth of practical and highly engaging knowledge on preparing graphic files for machine testing, evaluating printed tests for fingerprint analysis, analyzing printing parameters, creating compensation curves, and ultimately printing the project layout."
Jacek Nogacki, Head of Technology CRS @ Chespa sp. z o.o.
What's included
- • 3 days of hands-on training in the platemaking room and on the press
- • Lunch for each training day
Participation fee
- • A participation fee of 200 CHF (Swiss Franc) will be directly invoiced by Gallus
- • Only after payment confirmation, your registration will be final.
Agenda
- Day 1
- Day 2
- Day 3
| Timing | Activity | Presenter |
| 09:00 am | • Welcome • MasterClass overview & Participant introduction • Printing techniques and their application • Hands on Print Control Wizard & Process Standardization overview • Platemaking basics • Flexo printing variables & printing conditions |
Gallus Asahi-Esko Asahi-Esko Asahi-Esko Asahi-Esko Asahi-Esko |
| 01:00 pm | Lunch | |
| 02:00 pm | • Plate making - Focus Test, Verification, and plate production - hands on • Mounting Tapes – introduction and theory • Plate mounting equipments - theory • Plate mounting - hands on |
Asahi-Esko Tesa Heaford Heaford |
| 05:00 pm | End of Day 1 | |
| Timing | Activity | Presenter |
| 09:00 am | • Flexo platemaking theory (variables and technologies) • Screening technology • Ink, aniloxes, doctor blades • Flexo press introduction • First 4 colour fingerprint on Gallus Labelmaster 4C press |
Asahi-Esko Asahi-Esko Asahi-Esko Asahi-Esko Gallus |
| 01:00 pm | Lunch | |
| 02:00 pm | • Fingerprint analyze and measure using Print Control Wizard • Determination of best screen, curve, adjustment to proof or ISO standard • Curve creation and final test file generation (RIP) • Platemaking – production of final set of plates |
Asahi-Esko Asahi-Esko Asahi-Esko Asahi-Esko |
| 05:00 pm | End of Day 2 | |
| Timing | Activity | Presenter |
| 09:00 am | • Second 4 colour fingerprint on Gallus press for validation • Printing faults simulation on press (Overpressure, tape, …) • Measuring of the final print result and check if proof is matched (PCW Validation) • Print error analysis to see the effects of slur, pressure and tape • Measurement methodology • Pre-press best practices |
Gallus Gallus Asahi-Esko Asahi-Esko Asahi-Esko Asahi-Esko |
| 12:00 pm | Lunch | |
| 01:00 pm | • Q&A / Wrap up / Certification | Asahi-Esko-Gallus |
| 02:00 pm | End of Day 3 | |
Venue
Gallus Ferd. Ruesch AGHarzbüchelstrasse 34
9016 St. Gallen
Switzerland
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What's not included
- • Travel to and from the Flexo MasterClass
- • Lodging during the training
Join the Flexo MasterClass today!
Experience the whole platemaking process from incoming file to finished print.