Bar Coding

Nordmeccanica and Hydro Demonstrate Benefits of Thin Foil

(Coating/Laminating)

March 07, 2016, ... and processing, the absolute barrier function that aluminum can offer is preserved effectively with benefits to all parties involved, not the least being the environment. Demonstration runs were performed ...

Lake Image Systems Debuts Roll Inspector

(News | New Products)

March 04, 2016, ... defects such as ink spots, toner streaks, voids, color variations, and image/barcode quality issues. Optionally, the Inspector checks the readability of barcodes, text, postal codes, and MICR lines as ...

Third drupa Global Trends Report Is Here

(News | New Products)

March 01, 2016, ... allenged and those in the publishing market particularly so.” In each report the responses of printers have been gathered and averaged to create a barometer of economic confidence. Some 37% of the g ...

Stafford Shaft Collars/Mounts Offered in Colors

(News | New Products)

February 29, 2016, Colors in collars and mounts are said to enhance product branding, esthetics, and safety WILMINGTON, MA | Stafford Manufacturing Corporation offers anodized aluminum shaft collars and mounting devices ...

Static Beat | How To Solve Static Problems Quickly

(Surface Prep)

February 23, 2016, ... (static bars, ionizing fans) need to be clean and energized to operate properly. 3.3 Show examples of dissipators used in your operations: a tinsel/ionizing cord, a static bar, and an ionizing ...

Rotoflex Debuts System for Label Inspection

(Label/Tape)

February 19, 2016, ...  Rotoflex, a brand of Mark Andy, says options available with the series include high-resolution inspection, variable data inspection, braille inspection, and bar code reading. Series can detect missing ...

Flexible Packaging | Bemis Takes Top Prize in FPA's 2016 Achievement Awards

(Flexpack)

February 15, 2016, ...  five packages (listed alphabetically) were judged to merit a Gold Achievement Award.   Autoclavable Dispos-a-vent Barrier Pouch Award: Gold – Technical Innovation Manufacturer: Oliver-Tola ...

Poligal Adds BOBST Metallizer, Joins AlOx Conversion Project

(Coating/Laminating)

February 10, 2016, ... FILM The BOBST K5000 2850 with AlOx capability will be the first to be supplied in Europe for the BOPP market due to the increasing demand for high barrier transparent film to satisfy consumers’ requirements ...

Presto, Bemis Launch New Drug Package Format

(Bag Pouch)

February 02, 2016, ... manufacturers to incorporate child resistance and high barrier into the secondary package. This allows the primary blister package to utilize relatively low cost, non-barrier materials without the added ...

Show Preview | FTA’s 2016 Forum and INFO*FLEX

(Print)

February 01, 2016, ... al time, and integrate into printing equipment to prevent labeling errors at the source. Barcode verifiers provide a consistent software environment that is scalable across a number of product configuratio ...

Carestream Contract Manufacturing Adds Capabilities

(Coating/Laminating)

January 26, 2016, ... a variety of substrates, which imparts a durable, scratch-resistant surface that looks and wears like glass for display electronic, optical, and graphic applications. • Enhanced multilayer barrier coating ...

Squeezy Straw Is New Technique for Producing Standup Pouches

(Bag Pouch)

January 26, 2016, Barton Group announces development designed for liquid and semi-liquid products NEW YORK. NY | The Barton Group of New York announces development of a new low-cost, standup pouch technology, designed ...

Plastic Technologies Issues Study on Coffee Capsules

(Flexpack)

January 25, 2016, The research study findings show that coffee capsule barrier performance varies significantly across types and brands HOLLAND, OH | A new research study conducted by Plastic Technologies Inc. (PTI) ...

Welcome to Innovation Station

(Innovation Station)

January 16, 2016, ... ere barriers and shoot for the moon? There are countless examples of simple products and innovations making an incredible lasting impact. Research shows there are benchmark practices of the companies  ...

Screw Design for Film Extrusion

(Tom’s Poly Ploys)

January 11, 2016, ... is the heart of the extrusion operation. It is hidden within a solid barrel, the origin and condition of the screw are typically unknown. A lot has been said about films and processing, but what about ...

Constantia Executes Unique Flag Neck Label for Beer

(Label/Tape)

January 06, 2016, Draws attention at the shelf for Goose Island stout MASON, OH | Goose Island’s Bourbon County Stout began back in 1992 when its brewmaster broke the mold by brewing a stout beer in barrels that previously ...

Static Beat | Keep a Good Thing Going!

(Static-Beat)

January 04, 2016, ... l each static dissipator to have good neutralization efficiency. 4 Energize active static bars only when the line is running. 5 Make a checklist with a photo of each static dissipator identifyi ...

Allied Development Adds Feature to SavvyPack

(Controls)

December 20, 2015, The SavvyPack Barrier Assistant offers permeability data for all types of packaging materials BURNSVILLE, MN | Allied Development Corporation announces that SavvyPack, which has always included fully ...

Flair Expands Capabilities with Additions

(Flexpack)

December 14, 2015, ... in Pyeongtaek, South Korea. Quantum, which began production in May 2015, is a manufacturing facility specializing in multilayer extrusion (seven to nine layers) of high-barrier lamination purpose film. ...

IIMAK Acquires Talon Industries

(News | New Products)

December 12, 2015, With the acquisition, IIMAK’s inkjet portfolio expands to include CIJ inks, printers, and services AMHERST, NY | IIMAK, a manufacturer of printing, imaging, and marking consumables, announces the acquisition ...

Vortec Supplies Ionizing Air Knives

(News | New Products)

December 11, 2015, ... and contaminants. Knives also stop static discharges that can damage electronic equipment and shock personnel. A static neutralizing bar generates positively and negatively charged ions that are carried ...

Readers Choice | Top 10 New Products of 2015

(Flexpack)

December 01, 2015, ... North Kingstown, RI, launched Torayfan PWX5, a metallized BOPP film designed for use as a high-performance, inner moisture- and oxygen-barrier web in gas-flushed applications. One side of the film is vacuum-deposited ...

MOCON Offers Oxygen Permeation Analyzer

(Controls)

November 30, 2015, The OX-TRAN Model 2/22 L, which measures OTR for high-barrier materials, features a number of automation features MINNEAPOLIS, MN | MOCON, an international provider of instruments and services for ...

Flexible Packaging | Child-Resistant Slider an Important Step Forward in Safety

(Flexpack)

November 30, 2015, ... the cost of transportation across the entire supply chain and improves sustainability efforts through source reduction. Flexible packaging also provides enhanced barrier protection and offers a larger ...

New Jersey Packaging Executives Present Annual Awards

(Carton Box)

November 28, 2015, ... DIAMONDS for Elizabeth Arden by Color Optics by Arcade for Student Choice Award and Graphic Gold winner honors Other category Gold winners included the following: • Buxom Eyeshadow Bar for Bare Escentuals ...

Culver's Takes Top Honor in FPI Awards

(Bag Pouch)

November 16, 2015, ... take-out bags. Inspired by Culver’s “Thank You Farmers” program, the “barn blue” bags act as a mobile billboard for the Midwestern restaurant chain. Culver’s combined packaging with a cause to raise awareness ...

Jindal Offers Metallized OPP Films

(Materials)

November 15, 2015, ...  A printable, overcoated metallized surface on the opposite side reportedly enables consistent machinability, excellent graphics, and barrier to moisture, flavors, and aromas. Company says this performance ...

Elif Offers Eco-Packaging Solution

(Flexpack)

November 11, 2015, ElifFine is said to provide easy recycling, stiffness, and good barrier properties as well as a tactile experience for consumers ISTANBUL, TURKEY | Elif offers ElifFine, a soft touch eco-packaging ...

AIMCAL/SPE Recognize 10 Outstanding Technical Papers

(Coating/Laminating)

November 04, 2015, ...  FlexPackCon Best Paper Award: “Testing and Prediction of Puncture Resistance of Flexible Food Packages” by Barry Morris of DuPont. 2015 FlexPackCon People’s Choice Award: “Peelable Seal Films wit ...

Epson Says Inks Are Free from Toxins

(News | New Products)

October 28, 2015, ... identified on the information sheet, rather than relying on label barriers or ink migration properties. The SurePress L-4033 digital label press models use water-based inks that do not include numerous ...