Bar Coding

SoftRIP Helps Australian Label Printer with Short-Runs

(Label/Tape)

September 23, 2012, ... igital Lollipop can instantly create repeating values or sequential values, such as serial numbers, with the Auto-Data feature; customize variable data fields with fonts, bar codes, QR codes, Data Matrix ...

Net and Polar Charge

(Kelly on Static)

September 22, 2012, ... the top surface. Static bar 1 is well positioned to neutralize static on the top surface of the web. The static bar responds just like a fieldmeter. Draw control volume CV2 enclosing the web in front of ...

Make PACK EXPO Work for You

(Print)

September 19, 2012, ...  technologies and conference sessions with your My PACK EXPO portal. Visitors that haven’t registered for the show yet can simply click “Exhibitor Search” under the Quick Links sidebar for a whole lis ...

The Conference at PACK EXPO | Educate, Innovate, and Advance

(Print)

September 19, 2012, ... a.m. Session Number: M25 Track: Focus on the Future – Trends and Innovations Session Title: Labels and Barriers and Trends, Oh My! Speaker: Pat Reynolds, VP/Editor-in-Chief, Packaging World Magazine ...

High Resolution Thermal Ink Jet Clears Things Up for Hershey's Mexico

(Print)

September 19, 2012, ... including the HERSHEY’S chocolate bar, HERSHEY’S KISSES, and Reese’s as well as the many variations of these classics and a wide range of other treats and beverages. Hershey Mexico S.A. de C.V. operates ...

Static Beat | Unwinding Roll Tribocharging

(Static-Beat)

September 18, 2012, ... the bare side on the outside of the roll to protect the high value printed surface. When unwinding the roll, the printed surface peels from the outer surface at the unwinding nip. When two materials touch ...

IIMAK Ribbons Feature Built-In Cleaner

(Label/Tape)

September 15, 2012, Thermal transfer ribbons, barcode ribbons, and marking ribbons are among IIMAK’s offerings, all with Clean Start built-in cleaner for quality printing   AMHERST, NY | IIMAK manufactures thermal transfer ...

DuPont Offers Tie Layer Modeling Tool

(Coating/Laminating)

September 08, 2012, ... use,” says Barry Morris, Ph.D., DuPont Packaging technology fellow. “Designers today have hundreds of options, and their performance varies based on the packaging structure’s manufacturing process, the ...

MonoSol Films Make Edible Pouches

(Bag Pouch)

September 06, 2012, Pouches made with Vivos Edible Delivery Systems films from MonoSol are edible, transparent, and said to offer good oxygen barrier   MERRILLVILLE, IN | MonoSol,, supplier of specialty water-soluble, ...

Aladdin Temp-Rite Improves Sheet Process with Davis-Standard

(Flexpack)

September 04, 2012, Thermatic extruder improves processing rates by 30% PAWCATUCK, CT | The addition of a Davis-Standard extruder has strengthened production for leading healthcare foodservice supplier Aladdin Temp-Rite. ...

WS Packaging Expands into Flexible Packaging

(Flexpack)

August 29, 2012, With flexible packaging now part of its line, WS Packaging will offer barrier, sealability, and more for a wide range of products   GREEN BAY, WI | Printer and label converter WS Packaging Group ...

Accredo Packaging Places Large Order with W&H

(Flexpack)

August 29, 2012, ... extrusion equipment from Windmoeller & Hoelscher. Commercialized in 2009, Accredo specializes in the manufacture of coextruded barrier films, towel & tissue overwrap film, shrink-bundling film, laminated, ...

DS Group (India) Boosts Production with Two Titan Slitter/Rewinders

(Flexpack News)

August 27, 2012, ...  and rewinding solutions to the DS Group in India,” commented Barrie Homewood, sales and marketing director for Titan products. “The continued confidence in Titan is a reflection of many of our customer ...

All About Screws

(Tom’s Poly Ploys)

August 26, 2012, ...  old friends, virtual pillars in the extrusion world, such as Imrich Klein, Chan Chung, Bob Barr, Chris Rauwendaal, and many others.  Jeff and Glycon donated several extrusion screws of historical importanc ...

Techkon Offers Premium Color Scanning

(Controls)

August 25, 2012, The Techkon SpectroDens Premium allows operators to do short scan measurements of color control bars with wireless capability and improved intuition   DANVERS, MA | Techkon, provider of densitometers, ...

AWA’s IMLCON and IMDCON Coming Up

(Label/Tape)

August 07, 2012, ...  • How thin-wall and barrier applications for IML are now justifying the use of the technology in many new product areas—Jes Gram, Gram Technology • Direct-to-product inkjet and its likely future in ...

Labels West Tracks Job Production with CheckMate

(Label/Tape News)

July 31, 2012, ... solutions that use bar code technology to track jobs. The company purchased the CheckMate tracking system from Dynamic Systems Inc. to solve its problem and to automate the job tracking process. It uses ...

Coating | The Movement Toward Thinner Films and Coatings

(Coating/Laminating)

July 30, 2012, ... layers with individual attributes are combined to make a higher-performing film—a thin layer on one side of the film is used to provide a barrier to oxygen and moisture and protect the product, while another ...

PACK EXPO Links Packaging, Printing & Converting

(Print)

July 24, 2012, Brand owners are seeking to connect with printers, printing equipment suppliers, and converters to stay ahead of the curve There is a tremendous amount of opportunity for the package printing industry. ...

PMMI Study Explores Trends & Challenges in Labeling

(Label/Tape)

July 24, 2012, ... in extended labels. A survey conducted in 2011 by marketing consultants, WSL/Strategic Retail revealed that 33 percent of respondents downloaded aps to read QR codes or 2D barcodes. As smartphone ...

PACK EXPO Intl. 2012 Highlights Printing, Converting & Material Innovations

(Print)

July 23, 2012, ... at some of the innovations that will be exhibited at the show: BarTender Adds Card Printing | Version 10 of Seagull Scientific’s (Booth #5748) BarTender software introduces card printing, professional-level ...

Get NimCor Air Adapter Chucks Quickly

(News | New Products)

July 22, 2012, ... existing shafts or bars. Chucks are available in company’s Rapid-Ship program to help reduce downtime. Standard single- and dual-chuck sizes in diameters to 12 in. are in stock and ready to ship. Air ...

TLMI Paper Covers PET Thermoform Recycling

(Green)

July 21, 2012, ... this area. TLMI president Frank Sablone, says, “Retailers and grocers are in the process of setting up systems and protocols that address the recyclability of these containers. One of the current barriers ...

Davis-Standard Retrofit Boosts Production at Mid South Extrusion

(Flexpack News)

July 16, 2012, ... air ring on their pilot line first. This led to the purchase of new DSB III screws and barrels along with a new Centrex Die and Triple Lip air ring. "We then developed a plan to make the transition a ...

Coating Matters | Free Span Coating

(Coating/Laminating)

July 16, 2012, ... the reverse bend in the substrate, the fluid barrier, and the new reaction to process set points, there is a lot to learn if you are used to running a slot die against a chrome roll. But keep in mind the ...

Labelexpo Americas | Mission Possible

(Label/Tape)

July 12, 2012, ...  System MCS (Booth 6447) will be exhibiting an Eagle UV inkjet system – printing bar codes, numbering, and variable graphics in an 8.5 in. format on BOPP label stock at speeds over 300 fpm on a typic ...

Static Beat | S-Wrap Rollers

(Static-Beat)

July 12, 2012, ... products. Ideally, the material exits each production step with no static charge. Where can we install static bars so that the exiting web is static free? S-wrapped rollers usually are too close together ...

Atlas Confirms Order for Titan ER610 at drupa

(News | New Products)

July 10, 2012, ... and replace an existing slitter/rewinder,” explains Kurt Barth, managing director. "The Titan ER610 model is very compact and is a perfect solution for our production requirements. We took some time t ...

Domino Printers Have New Capabilities

(News | New Products)

July 09, 2012, New features for the A-Series i-Tech Range of CIJ printers from Domino Printing Sciences are enhanced with new custom inks   CAMBRIDGE, UK | Domino Printing Sciences has increased the capabilities ...

Polymer Industries Adds Davis-Standard Sheet System

(Film Mfg.)

July 09, 2012, ... features an 8-in. (200mm) Thermatic air-cooled extruder, DSB barrier screw with cavity transfer mixer, temperature control panel, screen changer package, and 165-in. (4,191mm) EX-M-PLAR III sheet rollstand ...