Film Manufacturing

Battery Show Continues to Grow Globally Registration Opens for New Detroit Location

(Equipment/Machines - Converting)

September 26, 2024, The Battery Show, North America's largest and most comprehensive event in advanced battery manufacturing and electric vehicles, announces registration is now live for its new Detroit location, October ...

Detroit Hosts The Battery Show: A New Era for EV and Battery Tech

(News | New Products)

September 25, 2024, The Battery Show, North America's largest and most comprehensive event dedicated to advanced battery manufacturing and EV technology returns The Battery Show, North America's largest and most comprehensive ...

HERMA US Inc. Partners with Norwalt Automation Group to Unveil Innovative Labeling Solutions at PackExpo

(News | New Products)

September 24, 2024, HERMA, in collaboration with Norwalt Automation Group, will debut their latest labeling solution at Pack Expo, November 3-6 in Chicago. Photo courtesy of HERMA HERMA, in collaboration with Norwalt ...

Converter Requirements Toward Inks and Printability

(Bag Pouch)

September 22, 2024, ... surfaces may be porous or nonporous. Some surfaces must be made ink receptive such as film, but this does not always go to plan. Films may have different types of lubricants or varying levels of a lubricant ...

Husky Labels Installs Epson SurePress L-6534VW UV Digital Label Press

(News | New Products)

September 19, 2024, ... allowed Husky Labels to offer a wide range of output materials and embellishments to clients, including clear films, metallic foil and more. When asked to produce window labels with clear film media, DeRossett ...

Modern Drying and Curing

(Coating/Laminating)

September 18, 2024, Pioneering Advances in UV to LED Conversion, Chemistry Transitions and Sustainable Practices Pioneering Advances in UV to LED Conversion, Chemistry Transitions and Sustainable Practices By Chris ...

Part Three of a Three-Part Series: Ultrasonic Drying of Biodegradable Molded Recycled Paper

(Equipment/Machines - Converting)

September 15, 2024, The first of this three-part series discussed a test program conducted by Heat Technologies, Inc.'s Spectra HE UltraTM drying system By Gene Plavnik, President, Heat Technologies, Inc. The first ...

Anderson & Vreeland Canada, ULC (AVC) Announces Partnership with Sandon Global, Elevating Industry Standards for Flexographic Printing

(News | New Products)

September 12, 2024, Anderson & Vreeland Canada, ULC (AVC) has announced its new partnership with Sandon Global Anderson & Vreeland Canada, ULC (AVC) has announced its new partnership with Sandon Global, an anilox manufacturer ...

IMS TECHNOLOGIES Announces New Sales Director for Nonwovens Division in India

(News | New Products)

September 12, 2024, IMS TECHNOLOGIES, a leading company in mechanical engineering and manufacturing of slitter rewinders and automatic winders IMS TECHNOLOGIES, a leading company in mechanical engineering and manufacturing ...

Sticking Points in Electronics Labeling

(Coating/Laminating)

September 11, 2024, In the electronic components sec-tor, enhancing durability for labels and marking solutions exposed to harsh cleaning chemicals can be mission-critical. By Ralph Rhein, Technical Director, IDENTCO ...

GMerix Expands Toll Coating Services with ETI Converting’s Cohesio 40” Coater

(Upcoming Conference News)

September 04, 2024, The Canadian-Based Company Poised to Make an Impact at Labelexpo Americas The Canadian-Based Company Poised to Make an Impact at Labelexpo Americas The Canadian-Based Company Poised to Make an ...

Avery Dennison Introduces Volt Tough™ Stretch Electrical Insulation Tape

(News | New Products)

September 04, 2024, A new conformable film product helps prevent electrical arcing in EV battery packs A new conformable film product helps prevent electrical arcing in EV battery packs Avery Dennison Performance ...

Anderson & Vreeland Canada, ULC (AVC) Announces Partnership with Sandon Global, Elevating Industry Standards for Flexographic Printing

(News | New Products)

September 03, 2024, Anderson & Vreeland Canada, ULC (AVC) has announced its new partnership with Sandon Global Photo courtesy of Anderson & Vreeland Canada Anderson & Vreeland Canada, ULC (AVC) has announced its ...

Cadence Unveils Brand Refresh Reflecting Company’s Evolution While Honoring Heritage

(News | New Products)

September 02, 2024, Cadence, Inc., a leading provider of vertically integrated contract manufacturing solutions to the MedTech and Pharma markets Photo courtesy of Cadence, Inc. Cadence, Inc., a leading provider ...

Siegwerk, Tripack and Multi-Plastics to Unveil APR Approved Shrink Sleeve at Label Expo Americas 2024

(Upcoming Conference News)

August 30, 2024, ... their Envirocycle 30 percent post-consumer recyclate PET shrink sleeve film essential for the structural integrity of the recyclable English Mountain Spring Water Company water bottle. Siegwerk's cutting-edge ...

PSA Tapes Key to Enhancing EV Battery Design and Production

(Print)

August 29, 2024, ... electrode constructions consisting of current collector foils, anode and cathode material and separator films in EV battery cells. Use of PSA tapes supports efficient manufacturing in several ways. The ...

Part Two of a Three-Part Series: Ultrasonic Drying of Biodegradable Molded Recycled Paper

(Flexpack)

August 25, 2024, The first of this three-part series discussed a test program conducted by Heat Technologies, Inc's Spectra HE UltraTM drying system By Gene Plavnik, President, Heat Technologies, Inc. The first of ...

DataPhysics Instruments Launches Portable Contact Angle Goniometer PCA 200

(News | New Products)

August 21, 2024, The scientific equipment manufacturer DataPhysics Instruments has expanded its product portfolio with the Portable Contact Angle Goniometer PCA 200. The scientific equipment manufacturer DataPhysics ...

Flint Group and Xeikon to Highlight Corrugated Printing Innovations at SuperCorrExpo 2024

(News | New Products)

August 19, 2024, Flint Group and its Digital Solutions division, Xeikon, will attend SuperCorrExpo 2024, North America’s largest corrugated industry event. Flint Group and its Digital Solutions division, Xeikon, ...

A Deeper Look at UV Inks in Label Production

(Surface Prep)

August 16, 2024, ... priming either offline or inline with a flexo station. UV ink typically performs best on filmic materials. Even a semi-gloss has some filmic properties. Uncoated substrates, such as Estate 8 used in ...

ETI Converting is ready to turn heads at LabelExpo Americas 2024 with an innovative live demo of its Cohesio machine

(Upcoming Conference News)

August 08, 2024, ETI Converting, a leading manufacturer of narrow-web printing, coating, and converting equipment, is excited to announce its participation at Labelexpo Americas 2024, taking place September 10-12 in Chicago, IL.  ...

BW Converting’s Baldwin and W+D empower corrugated manufacturers to achieve more with less at SuperCorrExpo 2024

(News | New Products)

August 08, 2024, BW Converting will demonstrate at SuperCorrExpo 2024 how corrugated printers can achieve more with less with its Baldwin and Winkler+Dünnebier (W+D) portfolio Photo courtesy of BW Converting BW ...

Integrated Systems Design Welcomes Ed Romaine as New VP of Marketing & Business Development

(News | New Products)

August 06, 2024, Integrated Systems Design (ISD), a leading systems integrator and manufacturer of automated warehouse, manufacturing, and distribution systems Integrated Systems Design (ISD), a leading systems integrator ...

Shurtape® Expands Line of Sustainable Packaging Tapes with Launch of rPET Recycled Packaging Tapes

(News | New Products)

August 05, 2024, Made with 90% post- consumer recycled PET film, the new tapes offer a way to dramatically reduce the use of virgin plastics in case sealing operations. Made with 90% post- consumer recycled PET film, ...

Schreiner ProTech Offers Series of Labels that Protect RFID Chips in Harsh Environments

(News | New Products)

August 05, 2024, Company’s Robust RFID-Labels portfolio helps assure reliable chip readability in electronic, automotive and other high-leverage industries. Company’s Robust RFID-Labels portfolio helps assure reliable ...

International Molded Fiber Association Unveils Speaker Lineup for September Conference in Carlsbad, CA

(Upcoming Conference News)

August 04, 2024, The International Molded Fiber Association (IMFA) is excited to announce the full speaker lineup for its highly anticipated 26th Annual Conference The International Molded Fiber Association (IMFA) ...

Static Eliminators: Solutions for Winders, Unwinders and Slitters

(Static-Beat)

August 04, 2024, Choosing Eliminators for Best Performance and Price Choosing Eliminators for Best Performance and Price By Dr. Kelly Robinson, Founder, Electrostatic Answers For winders, unwinders and slitters, ...

Enercon Introduces New Patent Pending Quick Sleeve™ Tool for Replacing Silicone Sleeves on Corona Treater Ground Rolls

(News | New Products)

July 30, 2024, Enercon announces the release of a new patent pending tool that saves film extruders time and money when replacing damaged silicone sleeves. Photo courtesy of Enercon Enercon announces the release ...

Consider Wool an Eco-Friendly Industrial Material

(Web Handling)

July 28, 2024, Wool is an incredible material which can do things that are very hard to replicate with synthetic materials. By David F. Erb Jr., President, Edward H. Best Co. Wool is an incredible material which ...

TIPA and Fresh-Lock Collaborate to Enhance Home Compostable Packaging Market

(News | New Products)

July 23, 2024, ... is well known for its sustainability benefits compared to other packaging forms but recycling can be challenging as traditional plastic films are not currently supported in most curbside recycling programs ...