In today’s highly competitive packaging industry, print quality, consistency, and efficiency have become critical differentiators for converters and brand owners alike. Since its establishment in 2014, Akshar NX Digital Pvt. Ltd. has positioned itself as a leading flexographic prepress and plate manufacturing company, committed to delivering world-class quality solutions to the printing and packaging industry.
Built on the core principles of quality, innovation, and customer satisfaction, Akshar NX Digital has continuously invested in advanced technologies to help customers achieve superior print performance across a wide range of applications.
State-of-the-Art Technology Infrastructure
One of the company’s key strengths is its investment in the globally acclaimed Kodak FLEXCEL NX System, a revolutionary plate-making technology known for delivering Ultra HD Digital Flexo Plates. The technology enables converters to achieve gravure-like print quality while retaining the cost and operational advantages of flexographic printing.
The FLEXCEL NX technology offers exceptional reproduction of fine details, smooth vignettes, sharper highlights, stronger solids, and improved color consistency across a broad range of substrates. By enabling higher ink transfer efficiency and better dot control, the system helps printers achieve outstanding print quality while reducing production variability.
Akshar NX Digital operates Kodak FLEXCEL NX plate manufacturing systems capable of producing plate sizes up to 30 x 42 inches (762 mm x 1066 mm) and 42 x 60 inches (1067 mm x 1524 mm), making them suitable for a diverse range of packaging applications.
The company also utilizes the Kodak ThermoFlex Digital Imaging System with a maximum imaging size of 50 x 80 inches (1270 mm x 2032 mm), enabling high-resolution imaging and precise plate production for large-format printing requirements.
Complementing its prepress capabilities, Akshar NX Digital offers advanced digital proofing solutions through Epson Digital Printing integrated with EFI RIP technology, ensuring accurate color representation and enhanced workflow efficiency.
Speaking about the company’s journey, Nikunj Malaviana, Director, Akshar NX Digital Pvt. Ltd., said that the company’s primary focus has always been to help customers achieve better print quality, consistency, and production efficiency through advanced flexographic technologies.
“From the very beginning, our vision has been to provide world-class flexographic plate solutions that enable Indian converters to compete with the best in the world. We continuously invest in technology and process improvements to ensure our customers receive the highest quality products and services.”
Malaviana believes that the growing demand for premium packaging graphics is accelerating the adoption of advanced flexographic technologies across India.
“Brand owners today expect gravure-quality reproduction along with faster turnaround times and greater sustainability. Modern flexography has evolved significantly, and technologies such as Kodak FLEXCEL NX are helping converters achieve outstanding print quality while improving operational efficiency.”
Advanced Workflow for Consistent Results
Understanding that quality begins long before the printing press, Akshar NX Digital has implemented industry-leading workflow systems powered by ESKO and PACKZ software platforms.
These advanced prepress solutions enable precise file preparation, color management, trapping, screening, and workflow automation, ensuring optimal plate quality and predictable print results.
The company’s integrated workflow minimizes errors, shortens turnaround times, and enhances consistency across repeat jobs—an increasingly important requirement for converters serving brand-conscious customers.
Comprehensive Plate Manufacturing Capabilities
Akshar NX Digital manufactures flexographic plates in multiple thicknesses to support a wide range of printing and converting applications.
Available plate thicknesses include:
- 0.95 mm
- 1.14 mm
- 1.70 mm
- 2.84 mm
- 3.94 mm
- 4.70 mm
This extensive range allows the company to cater to various printing processes and substrate requirements while ensuring optimum print performance.
PureFlexo Technology: Raising the Standard of Flexographic Printing
A major differentiator for Akshar NX Digital is its adoption of advanced plate surface technologies that enhance print performance and address common flexographic printing challenges.
Traditional flexographic printing often encounters issues such as:
- Ink build-up
- Dot bridging
- Dot gain
- Pinholed solids
- Inconsistent ink transfer
- Loss of fine detail
Through advanced plate surface patterning and Kodak’s PureFlexo technology, these challenges can be significantly reduced.
The technology enables:
- Smoother ink laydown
- Improved solid ink density
- Sharper image reproduction
- Better highlight retention
- Reduced dot gain
- Enhanced print consistency
- Improved color vibrancy
- Cleaner reverse text and fine details
Discussing the company’s investment in advanced prepress infrastructure, he emphasized the importance of workflow standardization.
“Quality is not achieved only on the press. It starts with the artwork, workflow, imaging technology, and plate manufacturing process. Our investment in ESKO, PACKZ, ThermoFlex imaging, and FLEXCEL NX technology allows us to deliver highly consistent and repeatable results to our customers.”
For printers utilizing UV inks, the technology also helps minimize issues associated with excessive ink transfer and uncontrolled dot growth, resulting in more predictable and repeatable print performance.
Serving Diverse Packaging Segments
Akshar NX Digital provides flexographic solutions for a broad spectrum of packaging and printing applications.
These include:
Flexible Packaging
High-quality plates for pouches, laminates, and flexible packaging structures requiring superior graphics and consistent color reproduction.
Labels and Tags
Solutions designed for pressure-sensitive labels, shrink sleeves, and specialty label applications.
Corrugated Packaging
Plate solutions that deliver improved print quality for corrugated boxes and shipping containers.
Folding Cartons
Specialized plates suitable for carton printing and embossing applications.
Carry Bags
Plate manufacturing solutions for stack flexo printing used in shopping and industrial bags.
Laminated Tubes
Plate solutions for letterpress and tube printing applications.
Exercise Notebook Industry
Dedicated solutions supporting notebook and educational product manufacturers.
Paper Cup Industry
High-quality plate production for paper cup printing and converting operations.
Beyond Plate Manufacturing
Akshar NX Digital’s services extend beyond plate production. The company offers comprehensive artwork development and prepress support to help customers optimize designs for flexographic printing.
Its technical team also provides expert consultation services aimed at improving print quality, reducing waste, increasing productivity, and maximizing press performance.
By working closely with converters, printers, and brand owners, the company helps customers identify opportunities for process optimization and continuous improvement.
Commitment to Customer Success
At the heart of Akshar NX Digital’s growth philosophy lies a strong commitment to ethical business practices and customer-centricity.
The company’s guiding principles include:
- Conducting business in a fair and honest manner
- Understanding and responding to customer needs
- Recognizing the value of every individual
- Encouraging creativity and innovation
- Promoting positive team dynamics
- Delivering consistent quality and service excellence
According to Malaviana, customer collaboration remains a key pillar of the company’s business philosophy.
“We see ourselves not just as a plate supplier but as a technology partner. Our objective is to work closely with customers, understand their challenges, and help them improve print performance, reduce waste, and enhance profitability.”
Guided by the principle that a company’s success begins with its people, Nikunj Malaviana ensures that every employee at Akshar NX Digital receives three free meals daily, reinforcing the organization’s commitment to humanity, employee welfare, and a supportive workplace culture.
Over the years, strategic collaborations with global industry leaders such as Kodak and DuPont have further strengthened Akshar NX Digital’s technical capabilities and quality standards.
Looking Ahead
As the packaging industry continues to evolve toward higher quality standards, shorter run lengths, sustainability, and greater production efficiency, flexographic technology is playing an increasingly important role in replacing traditional printing processes.
With its advanced plate manufacturing capabilities, state-of-the-art workflow infrastructure, and customer-focused approach, Akshar NX Digital is well-positioned to support converters in achieving gravure-class print quality while leveraging the productivity and sustainability benefits of modern flexography.
By combining cutting-edge technology with technical expertise and a strong commitment to customer satisfaction, Akshar NX Digital continues to strengthen its position as a trusted partner for the packaging and printing industry.
