Linerless: The Compromise for VDP Labels?

Published: October 31, 2005

The difficult-to-match esthetics of self-adhesive labels, coupled with their clean and accurate application characteristics, nevertheless are balanced by slower application speeds, the high cost of the laminate, and finally, by the apparent process/packaging waste—the used release liner. Take away the release liner, it is argued, and you can get up to 50% more labels on each roll, which not only saves money but saves downtime for roll changes on the packaging line.

Narrow Web New Products

Published: September 30, 2005

Narrow web new products from: FLEXcon, Matan Digital Printers, Encres Dubuit, Avery Dennison, Precisia, Paxar, and Mark Andy.

Mastering RFID

Published: September 30, 2005

This article analyzes existing ESD control standards and interprets them for RFID label converting. In addition, available static control methods in RFID converting are examined along with a case study for static control on an RFID tag insertion module for a narrow-web press.

RFID: The Next Generation

Published: September 30, 2005

In this second of a three-part series, PFFC talks to the RFID industry’s leading players about the myths surrounding the technology, the reality, and how RFID implementation can affect your converting operation.

Mastering RFID, Part 2

Published: September 30, 2005

This second of a two-part series covers development of an ESD protection program.

More of the 411 on RFID

Published: August 31, 2005

The buzz around the RFID industry is still moving rapid as many gear up for the EPCglobal Gen 2 standard. Check out the hottest headlines in RFID in the past twelve months as PFFC presents its 2nd annual RFID review.

Narrow Web New Products

Published: August 31, 2005

Narrow web new products from: Label Vision Systems, Mark Andy, Fasson Roll North America, Nilpeter, Rohm and Haas, Martin Automatic, and VTI.

Labeled for Growth

Published: August 31, 2005

Celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2005, Labelexpo Europe will open its doors to a growing world community at Parc des Expositions in Brussels, Belgium, September 21-24.

Label Traxx Software Goes Global

Published: July 31, 2005

Tailored Solutions has made its popular Label Traxx software available to worldwide label producers.

Brand Security & Authentication, Part 1

Published: July 31, 2005

Self-adhesive laminates in brand protection: A converter's reference guide to solutions for anti-counterfeiting, tamper-evidence, and anti-theft protection.

Brand Security & Authentication, Part 2

Published: July 31, 2005

Secure and cost-effective anti-counterfeiting solutions are being developed to foil the fakers.

Narrow Web What's New

Published: July 31, 2005

Narrow web new products from: Schober USA, Lüscher Flexo, Matan USA, and Sato Corp.

First Glance

Published: June 30, 2005

Innovative packaging from AGI/Klearfold, Seal-It, and Tetra Pak.

Narrow Web What's New

Published: June 30, 2005

Narrow web new products from: Avery Dennison, Tailored Solutions, imaging Technology international, Labelblank, and S&E Release.

RFID Primer

Published: June 30, 2005

Whether it’s the issue of ROI, getting a handle on the still-evolving EPCglobal standards, or trying to understand the mandates from Wal-Mart, Target, and Dept. of Defense, there are a variety of concepts for converters to grasp in the ever-talked-about world of radio frequency identification (RFID).