Critical Trends

FPA Announces the 2025 Flexible Packaging Achievement Award Winners

(News | New Products)

March 08, 2025, The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA), the leading advocate and voice for the growing U.S. flexible packaging industry The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA), the leading advocate and voice for ...

At Pack Expo Southeast, HERMA US to Showcase Robotic Labeling Cell with Market’s Smallest Fully Integrated Servo Gripper

(News | New Products)

March 03, 2025, HERMA’s 211R HC labeling cell performs up to 25% faster than comparable semi-automatic machines; company also will feature precision high-speed label applicator, the HERMA 500MB. HERMA’s 211R HC ...

It's All About Adhesion A Simple Guide to Corona Treatmen

(Surface Prep)

March 02, 2025, ... needs to be rated at 3.0-5.0 kW. To understand this concept, think of the similar situation with UV curing, where dwell time under the lamp, defined by power rating and running speed, are critical to achieving ...

Sun Chemical to Showcase Latest Innovations at European Coatings Show 2025

(News | New Products)

February 24, 2025, A Full Lineup of Color Materials and Advanced Materials Solutions on Display A Full Lineup of Color Materials and Advanced Materials Solutions on Display During the European Coatings Show in Nuremberg, ...

SUN Automation Group Expands Corrugated Offerings Through Strategic Partnership with Kolbus Group

(News | New Products)

February 24, 2025, ... and reliability the industry has come to expect. "By aligning with SUN, Kolbus gains the infrastructure needed to provide the domestic aftermarket support that is critical for long-term success in the ...

CT Manufacturer Leads the Charge at Annual International Battery Forum in Orlando, FL

(News | New Products)

February 24, 2025, ... line has become a viable solution for the proliferation of lithium battery fires around the globe. “We are honored to be invited to speak at this high-tech forum to showcase our critical, life-saving ...

The Battery Show South coming in April…

(News | New Products)

February 19, 2025, As the regional value chain continues to grow, The Battery Show South, Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology Expo As the regional value chain continues to grow, The Battery Show South, Electric & Hybrid ...

Mark Andy Brings Innovative Solutions and Expanded Support to Labelexpo Mexico 2025

(News | New Products)

February 19, 2025, ... efficiency and ensures precise plate positioning. Rotoflex Anilox Roll Cleaner – A critical tool for extending the life of anilox rolls and maintaining optimal ink transfer, helping converters achieve ...

Ballyprint and Impro Printing expand capabilities with multiple Fujifilm technology investments

(News | New Products)

February 19, 2025, Ballyprint, which began as a small copy shop in Ballymena, Northern Ireland in 2009, has grown into a dynamic commercial printing company Ballyprint, which began as a small copy shop in Ballymena, ...

BW Converting showcases advanced packaging tech to meet diverse market needs at European FlexPack Summit, Feb. 24-26

(News | New Products)

February 19, 2025, Pioneering digital hybrid flexo and digital press, stand-up pouch machine and 100% inspection system tackle increasingly complex demands Pioneering digital hybrid flexo and digital press, stand-up ...

IST America Sponsors Print UV 2025, Showcasing Advancements in UV and LED Curing Technology

(News | New Products)

February 16, 2025, IST America (ISTA), a global leader in UV and LED light curing technology, has announced its participation as a sponsor of the 2025 Print UV Conference IST America (ISTA), a global leader in UV ...

IDENTCO Launches Online Store for Seamless Purchase & Resupply of Thermal Transfer Solutions

(News | New Products)

February 12, 2025, ... to provide the most convenient way to purchase and resupply IDENTCO’s wide range of mission-critical labels, ribbons and ancillary solutions,” said Shahela Ali, Director of Global Marketing for IDENTCO. ...

Enhancing Battery Production with Advanced Cleaning and Static Control

(Static Elimination)

February 08, 2025, ... battery manufacturing has surged with applications ranging from consumer electronics to electric vehicles. However, critical production stages, such as electrode manufacturing and cell assembly, are highly ...

Dr. Andreas Pleßke Confirmed as Chairman of drupa Committee

(News | New Products)

February 08, 2025, Dr. Andreas Pleßke, CEO of Koenig & Bauer AG, was confirmed as chairman of the drupa committee at its constituent meeting February 5, 2025. Dr. Andreas Pleßke, CEO of Koenig & Bauer AG, was confirmed ...

Distinctive Niche: Precision, Narrow Width Slitting & Rewinding

(Slit)

February 06, 2025, Ours has always been a service-based, niche industry. Ours has always been a service-based, niche industry. With 77 years of experience, Metlon Corporation has built its business across every industry, ...

The Key Metric of Battery Production — Overall Equipment Efficiency

(Coating/Laminating)

February 05, 2025, ... described as world class. The situation is even more critical during the ramp-up of the systems. Here, values of 40 percent or less are not uncommon. Thus, large sums of money are swallowed up during ...

ARC Launches Regional Events to Reach Wider Audience

(News | New Products)

February 02, 2025, The Association for Roll-to-Roll Converters (ARC) is introducing ARC Exchange, a series of one-day, regional expos and training events held in conjunction with a university partner. The Association ...

Mis-Steps to Avoid When Performing a Dyne Test

(Surface Prep)

February 02, 2025, ... in order. Dyne testing is based on the behavior of a liquid spread out on a solid surface. If the liquid has a surface tension (dyne level) lower than the critical surface tension of the test sample, ...

Applying Barriers to Flexible

(Bag Pouch)

January 29, 2025, ... reaction. For some foods, light-induced changes can affect the nutritional value of foods and even produce off-flavors. Barrier critical properties that may be required for flexible packaging or flexible ...

The ROl of Automation

(News | New Products)

January 25, 2025, Innovation Continues to Drive Increased Manufacturing Productivity Innovation Continues to Drive Increased Manufacturing Productivity By Tom Kepper, PE, General Manager, Pinnacle Converting Equipment ...

Flexible Packaging Association Commemorates 75 Years of Innovation and Leadership

(Upcoming Conference News)

January 21, 2025, ... take place March 5 -7, 2025, in Miami, Florida. Since 1950, the FPA has led innovation and collaboration to tackle critical challenges and shape the flexible packaging industry that has grown to become ...

The World Leader in Pouch Making Machinery

(Bag Pouch)

January 16, 2025, ... to it’s saved location.  This is critical to decreasing set-up times and lessening the pressure on the machine operator.  These motorized units also have the ability to readjust their position while the ...

Simco-Ion Continues to Lead the Industry in Static Control for Converters

(Surface Prep)

January 16, 2025, ... monitoring. Critical information, including device name and status, ion current, and real-time web charge using the IQ Sensor Bar, is readily available to keep your operations running smoothly. With ...

Delivering Packaging Sustainability Through Pigment, Ink, Coating and Adhesive Technologies

(Coating/Laminating)

January 16, 2025, Sustainability is a critical point of focus in the packaging sector. By Nikola Juhasz, Global Technical Director, Sustainability, Sun Chemical Sustainability is a critical point of focus in the packaging ...

Nordson to Bring a Level of Control Never Before Seen in Flexible Packaging Manufacturing

(Coating/Laminating)

January 15, 2025, Nordson has recently launched a new compact coat weight system for adhesive measurement of flexible packaging manufactured on coating and laminating lines -- the CW 9000. Nordson has recently launched ...

Engineered for your Toughest Challenge

(Bag Pouch)

January 14, 2025, For over 40 years Delta ModTech has been a global leader in web converting and packaging innovation. For over 40 years Delta ModTech has been a global leader in web converting and packaging innovation. ...

Innovation, Insight, and Inspiration on Display with Beontag at NRF 2025

(News | New Products)

January 12, 2025, ... beginning of another critical year of growth and innovation for retail. On a personal note, I am really looking forward to connecting with peers and friends across the industry to explore our shared goals, ...

Schreiner Group Introduces Hardware Security Modules Offering Enhanced Data Security for RFID-enabled Systems

(News | New Products)

January 08, 2025, Encryption solution safeguards against unapproved internal or external personnel accessing critical or proprietary information. Encryption solution safeguards against unapproved internal or external ...

How is Machine Automation Reshaping the Packaging Sector?

(Equipment/Machines - Converting)

January 05, 2025, ...  Cost of Changing Design Advancement in technology requires a lot of critical skill to implement minor changes for smooth production. Imagine a little mistake in the program and your whole packaging ...

ARC Announces 2025 Schedule of Activities

(News | New Products)

January 05, 2025, The Association for Roll-to-Roll Converters (ARC) schedule for 2025 includes the ARC Summit-Flexible Packaging in Chicago, Illinois The Association for Roll-to-Roll Converters (ARC) schedule for ...