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Coating Matters | Advances in Slot Die Technology for Hot Melt Adhesives, Part 2

(Coating Matters)

May 07, 2018, ... appearance. Because heat causes the metal to move, die bending adjusters may be required to flatten out the front face of the slot die to match the flatness of the substrate or backing roll. As hot melt ...

New Technology Transforms Glass into A Projection Screen

(News | New Products)

May 02, 2018, Avery Dennison is challenging the possibilities of how technology can elevate ordinary surfaces into extraordinary interactive spaces with the unveiling of Vela™ Dynamic Display System, technology that ...

INDA Announces Finalists for Wipes Award

(Flexpack)

May 01, 2018, ... TCEP and 83% of the carcinogen Benzopyrene, a component found in soot. Rhino Wipe Tote System features a carry handle and built-in adjustable straps to attach the water repellent container to surfaces ...

Good-bye and Hello

(Yo's Yarns)

April 26, 2018, ... ut to enter the office door for my interview with president Bill D'Alexander, I spied a women's restroom where I could clean up. I removed my coat, folded it inside out, put on my most confident face, and ent ...

FINAT Technical Seminar Ranges Widely

(Label/Tape)

April 25, 2018, ... bottleneck is NOT the printing machine,” said Daragh Whelan, process manager at Bobst, who discussed digital automation for flexography in the face of the challenges in the label market from digital print. ...

Two-Sided Pouch Offers Corrosion Protection & Desiccant Action

(Bag Pouch)

April 25, 2018, ... access to the surface of the metal, without competition from moisture on the metal surface. VpCI molecules in the pouch vaporize, emit through the breathable membrane, and condense on metal surfaces within ...

Coating Matters | Advances in Slot Die Technology for Hot Melt Adhesives, Part 1

(Coating/Laminating)

April 24, 2018, ... he lip faces, sharp edges to the lip face geometry is helpful. A hot melt slot die operates without the gap and nip arrangement of extrusion coating. This proximity coating arrangement, where the slot  ...

Avery Dennison Offers Thermal Print Technology

(News | New Products)

April 23, 2018, ... management, and test tube labeling. Platinum Thermal consists of a surface-printable polyolefin film and a black pigment built into the film construction that eliminates the need for DT coatings (e.g. ...

AMI Issues Study of Polymer Demand in NAFTA

(Flexpack)

April 23, 2018, The report includes detailed statistical data for all major thermoplastic materials in the US, Canada, and Mexico with forecasts until 2022 BRISTOL, UK | Applied Market Information (AMI) announces ...

Acucote Expands UV Inkjet Line

(Label/Tape)

April 22, 2018, ... to support any die-cut shape and provide UV inkjet printers the capability to offer both single and two-sided coupons. Company offers two-day lead times on UV inkjet facestocks paired with permanents, ...

Testing Machines Inc. Enhances COF Tester

(Controls)

April 22, 2018, ... in testing.  Improved features include a color touchscreen display, GraphMasterPro PC-software package, and intuitive software user interface for easy navigation and test method storage. New peel testing ...

Contact Originators Offers Wide Plate for Corrugated

(Carton Box)

April 21, 2018, The 2.8-mm-wide flexo plate reportedly allows corrugated printers to maximize their print yields BREDBURY, STOCKPORT, UK | Contact Originators, a packaging origination and graphics management company, ...

Show Preview | RadTech UV+EB 2018

(Print)

April 19, 2018, ... , topics include the following: Inkjet Surface Decoration, UV/EB Professional, Advanced Photopolymerization, Click Chemistry in Radiation Curing, Design of Experiments for UC/EB Scientists & Engineers. F ...

Sleeve Label Awards | AWA Confers 4 with Top Honors

(Label/Tape)

April 19, 2018, AWA Alexander Watson Assoc. bestows awards on four winners of its annual Sleeve Label Competition. AWA Alexander Watson Assoc. bestows awards on four winners of its annual Sleeve Label Competition. ...

Vetaphone Corona Units Installed at CeDo

(News | New Products)

April 18, 2018, ... Ruciński (l) and Andrzej Majewski say they value the technical expertise and support CeDo has received from Vetaphone It was when a new plant opened in Poland in 2001 that CeDo began to look at surface ...

Monadnock Announces Label Product

(Label/Tape)

April 17, 2018, ... onto the shelf or cooler, and finally into an ice bucket. Envi 96 is suitable for embossing, foil stamping, and intricate die-cutting, and reportedly the brilliant white surface will make labels pop on ...

Iggesund Invercote Paperboard Used for Jimmy Choo Perfume Box

(Carton Box)

April 16, 2018, ... is also laminated with soft touch film, matte varnished, and foil embossed with both silver film and holographic film. “Our choice to use Invercote G was motivated by the fact that its smooth surface ...

Show Preview | INFOFLEX 2018 Collocates with Forum in Indianapolis

(Trade Shows)

April 15, 2018, More than 240 exhibitors from every facet of the package printing and converting industries will meet more than 2000 attendees at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis INFOFLEX 2018 takes place ...

Sibress Announces Plate Measuring Device

(Print)

April 10, 2018, ... device captures the surface as well as the lower areas of grid points and their base from the side. Two cameras record the surface and flanks of the grid points, whereby the side camera can detect the ...

Show Preview | SVC TechCon 2018 Targets Thin Films

(Coating/Laminating)

April 10, 2018, ... an extensive educational program (May 5-10). The conference symposia theme is “Multi-Functional Thin Films – The Tailoring of Interfaces.” An accompanying vendor exhibition will be held May 8 and 9. ...

Flex Films Says BOPET Is Soft & Strong

(Flexpack)

April 08, 2018, FLEXPET F-STF biaxially oriented polyethylene film is reported to provide a soft luxurious surface as well as high durability ELIZABETHTOWN, KY | Flex Films, the global film manufacturing arm of Uflex, ...

Provident Offers Scanning Microscope

(News | New Products)

April 02, 2018, ... wall width Cell depth Cell angles The camera unit is equipped with two light sources: Coaxial light is directed straight down onto the surface of the material and reflected back up the same path ...

Parisian Wine Bar Wrapped in Label Paper

(Label/Tape)

April 02, 2018, ... strength, its unique surface optics and printing results. This event absolutely contributed to this year’s celebration of 60 years of Chromolux.” CONTACT COMPANY  ...

Transcontinental Acquires Coveris Americas

(Flexpack)

April 01, 2018, Transcontinental expects the purchase to help it become a North American leader in flexible packaging MONTREAL, QC, CANADA | Transcontinental Inc. has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire ...

GEW Launches Next-Generation UV Monitor

(News | New Products)

March 31, 2018, ... UV sensors that give continuous monitoring of UV output on a press. Reportedly, the monitor provides effective ink curing by guaranteeing output from the lamp and reflector system.  A simple user interface ...

Cannabis and My Mom

(Yo's Yarns)

March 29, 2018, ... possibly face. Don't be afraid to live, Mom. I'll hold your hand all the way." She did great. . . a little queasy at times. . . but she smiled and enjoyed every minute with my husband Bob and me. Then ...

Sun Chemical Has Big Plans for INFOFLEX

(Print)

March 26, 2018, ... same time said to deliver superior lamination bonds SunUno Solimax ink system is suitable for surface print applications on a number of the commonly used flexible packaging substrates. Said to maximize ...

Print & Packaging Legislative Summit Is Coming

(News | New Products)

March 26, 2018, ... that stifle business growth. At the event, industry executives will engage in a one-of-a-kind legislative experience, networking with peers and colleagues from across the nation, and experiencing face-to-face ...

Sticking With It | Hot Melt PSA Primer

(Coating/Laminating)

March 26, 2018, ... or liquefy when subjected to heat. The products are melted to apply to surfaces and become solid as they cool to room temperature. This provides a convenient method to create the pressure-sensitive laminate ...

Poly Ploys | Why Wine 'Cries'

(Tom’s Poly Ploys)

March 26, 2018, Tom Bezigian explains the fundamental fluid science that gives wine its "legs." Tom Bezigian explains the fundamental fluid science that gives wine its "legs." Surface tension is an important considerati ...