Critical Trends

World of Wipes® International Conference Features Industry Experts Addressing Key Issues to Help Attendees Meet New Challenges

(News | New Products)

June 12, 2022, Industry participants at the World of Wipes® (WOW) International Conference will gain valuable insights from 23 recognized experts addressing key issues exclusively focused on the wipes industry.  ...

Double E Company LLC Acquires Daven Manufacturing LLC

(News | New Products)

June 08, 2022, Further Increases Double E’s Extensive Portfolio of Critical Converting Components Further Increases Double E’s Extensive Portfolio of Critical Converting Components Double E Company LLC, West ...

NDC Technologies’ Legacy of Delivering Solutions Continues

(News | New Products)

May 31, 2022, ... This is a huge advantage not found with other scanning systems on the marketplace today. The extremely compact footprint requires minimal installation space, allowing you to capture critical measurements. ...

Material Properties, Testing & Applications: Part 1

(Converting Expert)

May 11, 2022, This is Part 1 in a three-part series addressing what web properties are important. Parts 2 and 3 will discuss testing and applications. By Neal Michal, Principal, Converting Expert, LLC This is ...

Leveraging the Supply Chain Organization in Times of Crisis

(Foil)

May 04, 2022, ...  The Bottom Line In these unprecedented conditions, alu-foil converters find themselves presented with critical challenges, decisions and also opportunities. Many have not established resilient supply ...

Orion Announces Ambition to Achieve Net-Zero Carbon Emissions by 2050

(News | New Products)

April 26, 2022, ... and during the same period position the company to enlarge its footprint in the conductive additives space, such as in lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles and other applications critical for the ...

Aptar CSP Technologies Expands Production of Activ-Vial™ Technology to China

(News | New Products)

April 26, 2022, ... growing diagnostics market, particularly for patients with diabetes conditions where blood glucose monitoring is a critical component of care. By locally manufacturing Activ-Vial, Aptar CSP Technologies ...

INDA Opens Registration for World of Wipes® International Conference

(Upcoming Conference News)

April 26, 2022, Dynamic Wipes Conference Connects Industry with Expanded in-Person Networking Over Three Days INDA Opens Registration for World of Wipes® International Conference in Chicago this June Dynamic Wipes ...

Pros and Cons of In-line Slitting

(Equipment/Machines - Converting)

April 17, 2022, ... cycle, including the roll change. Core size consideration: As production lines increase in width and speed, the core shaft critical speed and deflection criteria determine the minimum core ID (inside ...

Material Properties, Testing & Applications: Part 1

(Web Handling)

April 10, 2022, This is Part 1 in a three-part series addressing what web properties are important. Parts 2 and 3 will discuss testing and applications. By Neal Michal, Principal, Converting Expert, LLC This ...

Roller Solutions Uncovered

(News | New Products)

April 07, 2022, Cleaning a roller’s working surface is a critical aspect of regular machine hygiene but specifics of cleaning chemistry and methods are rarely reviewed and revised. By William Bradley, American Roller ...

What You Need to Know about Material Testing

(News | New Products)

April 05, 2022, ... property values of the components purchased is critical and how they relate to other options in the industry. “While it can suffice that your board suppliers have specifications and can supply COAs, ...

Corona Treatment Considerations for Your Company

(News | New Products)

April 03, 2022, A question-and-answer with Alyxandria Klein, Marketing and Sales Director, QC Electronics. A question-and-answer with Alyxandria Klein, Marketing and Sales Director, QC Electronics. What are critical ...

The Fundamentals of Adhesive Coatings

(Coating/Laminating)

March 27, 2022, ... typically have superior speed and tension controls necessary to handle a variety of substrates. Precise tension control is critical when applying coatings to thinner materials like films and foils. Coater ...

Corona or Plasma – Which is Best for Your Process?

(Surface Prep)

March 13, 2022, ... so the adhesion is poor, and shows that the Dyne level of the PE is too low. The way to increase the Dyne level is by Corona treating the substrate. The two critical parts here are the electrodes, which ...

IMS TECHNOLOGIES Presents Slitting/Winding Solutions at ICE Europe Calcinate

(News | New Products)

March 11, 2022, IMS TECHNOLOGIES will be among the exhibitors of ICE EUROPE 2022 at Hall A6 Booth 244. IMS TECHNOLOGIES will be among the exhibitors of ICE EUROPE 2022 at Hall A6 Booth 244. The Group will be present ...

5 Ways Pouch Converting Technology Can Protect Your Materials Investment

(Bag Pouch)

March 06, 2022, ... of refining why and how the operator needed to interact with the machine. Simplifying the process and incorporating ease-of-use concepts were critical to closing this gap. The updated design of stand-up ...

Maxcess Launches Powerful 100% Vision Inspection and Workflow Automation Solutions

(News | New Products)

March 02, 2022, VisionMax and VisionConnect automate a customer’s process line to find defects before they become critical and costly, reducing scrap while improving productivity VisionMax and VisionConnect automate ...

Toyo Ink Group Announces Sustainability Vision TSV2050/2030 toward Carbon Neutrality by 2050

(News | New Products)

March 02, 2022, Toyo Ink SC Holdings Co., Ltd., the parent company of the Toyo Ink Group of Japan, launched the “Toyo Ink Group Sustainability Vision TSV2050/2030” Toyo Ink SC Holdings Co., Ltd., the parent company ...

Innovation in Sustainability - Sun Chemical Q&A

(Sustainability)

February 24, 2022, How Sun Chemical’s Commitment and Integrated Approach is Leading the Way How Sun Chemical’s Commitment and Integrated Approach is Leading the Way Dr. Nikola Juhasz, Global Technical Director of Sustainability ...

Tekni-Plex Healthcare to Host Virtual Technology Day on Mytaverse Platform

(News | New Products)

February 24, 2022, ... barrier requirements for packaging, and review common barrier materials Learn how to choose the right materials for various packaging formats 2:45 p.m.–3:30 p.m.: Tubing for Critical Fluid Handling ...

How tesa’s Single-use Tape Offerings Can Improve Printing Operations

(Coating/Laminating)

February 20, 2022, ... easy tape handling and a wide range of product lines for individual requirements. The FLEX design is PE reinforced, developed specifically for more critical sleeve application: thin-walled sleeves, or ...

INDA Appoints Jen Greenamoyer as New Director of Government Affairs

(News | New Products)

February 16, 2022, ... will play a critical role in supporting INDA’s new strategic plan that includes advocating for the nonwovens industry in public policy forums and achieving industry relevance among key stakeholders.” “I ...

K Trade Fair No. 1 for Plastics and Rubber Industry

(News | New Products)

February 14, 2022, Plastics and rubber experts are in agreement: K in Düsseldorf, Germany, is the world's most important meeting place for the industry. Plastics and rubber experts are in agreement: K in Düsseldorf, ...

Decades of Consistency and Quality

(Equipment/Machines - Converting)

February 13, 2022, ... with its production output critically ramped up, and, also at a time when material and employee shortages became issues. Nevertheless, Metlon has maintained its production efficiency with the new volume ...

Enabling Solutions for Sustainable Packaging

(Coating/Laminating)

February 13, 2022, ... safety during use and optimizing for sustainable packaging end-of-life outcomes. In addition, their water-based technology delivers critical package performance properties such as MVTR, OTR, and heat seal. ...

The Benefits of Proper Vision Inspection

(Inspection/Defect Detection)

February 10, 2022, ... can be retrofitted to any printing press, enabling operators to setup and run faster, as well as locate and analyze defects before they become critical. Systems include 100 percent print inspection, color ...

SOMA Announces Launch of SOMA Intelligent Service and SOMA Care

(News | New Products)

February 02, 2022, ... also provide critical failure spare parts dispatching if needed, and determine if a service team visit is required. SOMA Intelligent Service also allows a number of files, pictures and videos to be shared ...

Thermal Transfer Core Design and Performance in Today’s Markets

(Web Handling)

January 23, 2022, Since the 1950s, converters within multiple markets have relied on Thermal Transfer Roller performance to enhance products, add critical properties and increase speed and efficiency in their process. By ...

The Relationship of Surface Characteristics and Successful Corona Treatment

(Surface Prep)

January 16, 2022, ... For an adhesive to wet a solid surface, the adhesive should have a lower surface tension than the critical surface tension of the solid. This is the reason for surface treatment of plastics, which increases ...