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

(News | New Products)

September 25, 2024, ... and learn what's new here in the North American market, finding new ways to innovate, build and enhance sustainability on the path to a cleaner energy future." Content spanning all facets of electric ...

Converter Requirements Toward Inks and Printability

(Bag Pouch)

September 22, 2024, ... specialty inks such as thermo chromic and photo chromic inks which require heat and light for color optimization. Inks are applied to a wide range of substrates with differing surface structures. These ...

IST America to Present Innovative UV & LED Solutions at National Coil Coating Association Fall Technical Meeting

(News | New Products)

September 09, 2024, ... these advanced systems, coaters can achieve superior surface finishes, increased line speeds, and energy efficiency, all while eliminating the need for cooling processes or high-temperature curing ovens. ...

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 ...

Vetaphone appoints new ASM for the Americas

(Coating/Laminating)

September 04, 2024, Global leader and pioneer of surface treatment technology Vetaphone A/S has appointed Marcus Knapp as its new Area Sales Manager (ASM) for North, Central, and South America.  Global leader and pioneer ...

Avery Dennison Introduces Volt Tough™ Stretch Electrical Insulation Tape

(News | New Products)

September 04, 2024, ... Tapes today introduced an addition to its EV battery Electrical Insulation Portfolio – Volt Tough™ Stretch. The product features a proprietary, stretchable facestock optimized for battery pack assembly. ...

IDENTCO’s High-Performance DuraChem Labels Suitable for a Variety of Industries

(News | New Products)

September 03, 2024, ... from white gloss polyester, a versatile material that can adhere to a wide variety of standard smooth surfaces. Featuring a solvent adhesive and gloss topcoat that offers excellent chemical, solvent, ...

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

(News | New Products)

September 02, 2024, ... solutions to the challenges that their customers face in the evolving healthcare industry. They remain committed to supplying exceptionally high value, integrated manufacturing solutions, differentiated ...

PSA Tapes Key to Enhancing EV Battery Design and Production

(Print)

August 29, 2024, ... tapes create an immediate bond that eliminates cure times while ensuring a continuous bond across large surface areas. Unlike liquid coatings, there is no need for mixing nozzles or other equipment. PSA ...

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

(Flexpack)

August 25, 2024, ... procedure that determines the amount of water absorbed into the surface by uncoated and coated paper, paperboard and corrugated fiberboard samples in a set period of time, in this particular test, 1,800 ...

DataPhysics Instruments Launches Portable Contact Angle Goniometer PCA 200

(News | New Products)

August 21, 2024, ... Instruments has expanded its product portfolio with the Portable Contact Angle Goniometer PCA 200. The PCA 200 is a compact, self-contained measuring device that determines contact angles and surface energy ...

A Deeper Look at UV Inks in Label Production

(Surface Prep)

August 16, 2024, ... of the ink in the finishing process during die cutting and wear in normal transportation and use. It is industry standard to laminate or varnish the label after printing to protect the surface print ...

Adapting for Digital or Conventional Labels

(Flexpack)

August 11, 2024, Just by the nature of the job, there is a difference between printing different types of packaging, from labels to flexible packaging to corrugated. By Mike Agness, Executive Vice President, Americas, ...

Improved Uptime, Set up Time, and Lower Scrap Rates Help Deliver Products in a Timely Manner at a Competitive Price

(Bag Pouch)

August 11, 2024, ... when needed. The user interface on the machine is very intuitive and easy for our operators to use. Response time when it comes to service and spare parts is night and day when comparing to two suppliers. ...

EFI Announces New Wide Format Pro+ Series Printers and High-performance ProGraphics+ Series Inks

(News | New Products)

August 06, 2024, ... tested and optimized for the new printers’ Ricoh Gen6 printheads, the inks offer enhanced adhesion, elongation, and water resistance while maintaining the same surface cure as the ProGraphics POP UV inks. ...

Static Eliminators: Solutions for Winders, Unwinders and Slitters

(Static-Beat)

August 04, 2024, ... the winding tension. Powered static bar Snip neutralizes the static charges deposited on the web from the nip. This neutralizer should face the web surface that touched the polymer nip roller. A powered ...

Consider Wool an Eco-Friendly Industrial Material

(Web Handling)

July 28, 2024, ... its warmth and comfort. What sets wool apart from other fibers is its remarkable combination of properties. Its natural crimp and unique surface provide a "self-densifying" effect that can be manipulated ...

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

(News | New Products)

July 23, 2024, ... compostable flexible packaging. As brands and manufacturers face increasing demand for innovative sustainable packaging solutions, TIPA offers fully compostable substitutes for traditional plastic counterparts. ...

PPG appoints Amy Mercante General Manager of Specialty Products

(News | New Products)

July 23, 2024, ... products offerings provide real solutions, bring significant value to our customers and enhance the surfaces and materials critical in our daily lives,” said Mercante. “I look forward to engaging with ...

Martin Automatic at Labelexpo Americas Booth 811

(Upcoming Conference News)

July 17, 2024, Leading US manufacturer of unwind/splice and rewind technology Martin Automatic announces plans for its participation at Labelexpo Americas ’24 in Chicago Leading US manufacturer of unwind/splice and ...

Channeled Resources Group Appoints Al Berry to Release Liner Ambassador

(News | New Products)

July 15, 2024, ... and a pivotal asset to CRG customers. As the newly appointed Channeled Resources Release Liner Ambassador, Al will spearhead CRG's efforts to forge new partnerships, educate stakeholders on the multifaceted ...

I.D. Images Invests in BW Converting’s Baldwin Guardian PQV

(News | New Products)

July 15, 2024, ... of the whole new system. When an operator manually inspects a job, with just one blink they can miss 10 to 20 labels, Henry noted. Faced with these daily challenges to maintain quality and eliminate ...

Pacificolor LLC Appoints Chad Atkinson as Plant Manager for Utah Facility

(News | New Products)

July 15, 2024, ... His subsequent roles included warehouse manager, purchasing manager and account manager for several well-known print packaging companies. His broad experience across different facets of the industry ...

Insignia Die-Cutting Series Wins PRINTING United Alliance 2024 Pinnacle Product Award for Die-Cutting Equipment

(News | New Products)

July 14, 2024, ... blast for hole removal and a PLUS model with a Digital Controls interface.” Open to all PRINTING United Alliance supplier members, the Pinnacle Product Award competition evaluates products that will ...

The Past, Present and Future of Corrugated Die Cutting

(Equipment/Machines - Converting)

July 14, 2024, ... operational costs but also ensures high-quality cuts. Advanced anvil technology, such as urethane anvil blankets and automatic anvil trimmers, also works to extend the lifespan of the cutting surface and ...

Take a New Approach to ESD Packaging for Electronics

(News | New Products)

July 10, 2024, ... throughout a packaging enclosure, adsorb on metal surfaces, and form a protective molecular layer that does not need to be cleaned off when the module is installed. To address ESD concerns, EcoSonic® ESD ...

E&R Specifies Vetaphone for Innovation & Application Centre

(News | New Products)

July 09, 2024, ... manufacturer of surface treatment had to offer. “I was aware of their history in surface treatment but didn’t know they invented the corona process.  Vetaphone’s knowledge and expertise is second to ...

Thermal Transfer Roll Performance Today

(Coating/Laminating)

June 30, 2024, ... the years, the designs have evolved to meet the demand of increased production and expand end user/consumer products. The functionality is rather simple; the surface of the production roller either produces ...

Enhancing Battery Production with Advanced Cleaning and Static Control

(News | New Products)

June 24, 2024, ... System: This system provides effective static neutralization by using advanced technology to eliminate static charges on moving webs. By preventing dust and particles from adhering to surfaces during handling ...

Measuring the Coating Window: Simplify the Concept with Mapping

(Coating/Laminating)

June 23, 2024, ... true of the coating process. The control settings vary from one coating method to the next. But line speed, viscosity and surface tension are always important. So, the operability region is really a four ...