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SoftSolutions Offers Real-Time Production Management

(News | New Products)

April 30, 2014, Flex-RPM is an intelligent shop floor information system ROANOKE, VA | SoftSolutions offers its Flex-RPM Real-time Production Management system, which provides intelligent shop floor information from ...

Synchrono Software Monitors in Real Time

(News | New Products)

April 16, 2014, Process reportedly leads to faster automation of workflow and the ability to instantly track and improve performance, availability, and quality   ST. PAUL, MN | Synchrono reports the launch of SyncOperations ...

Web Lines | The Case for Shorter (and Longer) Acceleration Times

(Slit)

February 04, 2014, Should you change the acceleration time on your slitter/rewinder? Web handling expert Tim Walker offers the pros and cons I recently visited a converting operation where the slitter/rewinder was set ...

Maxson Offers Feature to Reduce Set-Up Time

(News | New Products)

January 13, 2014, Sheeter feature sets the length of stacker’s jog box at the same time the overlap carriage is positioned for a new cutoff   WESTERLY, RI | Maxson Automatic Machinery Co. offers what it says is a ...

Cortec Produces Multimetal Corrosion Protection Paper

(Paper)

November 12, 2013, VpCI-144 is eco-safe replacement for PE and wax papers ST. PAUL, MN | Utilizing high-tech, patented, recyclable, and repulpable technology, Cortec has produced a multimetal corrosion protection paper, ...

Esko Digital Finishing Platform Aids Turnaround Times

(News | New Products)

November 11, 2013, The Kongsberg C digital finishing system for wide-format digital printing is designed for 24/7 production   GHENT, BELGIUM | Esko reports the introduction of the Kongsberg C, a new digital finishing ...

MTi-Polyexe Reduces Downtime, Improves Quality

(News | New Products)

November 03, 2013, Implements Goldenrod lightweight shafts and chucks in coating lines BEACON FALLS, CT |  MTi-Polyexe of Brentwood, NH, has significantly reduced downtime and improved productivity and quality by implementing ...

Scodix to Show Digital Press for First Time

(News | New Products)

September 02, 2013, Ultra press, to be launched at PRINT 13, reportedly offers high production speed and many features for print enhancement   ROSH HA’AYIN, ISRAEL | Scodix reports the Ultra digital press, capable of ...

Westlake Plastics Sells Majority Ownership to Actimed

(Materials)

June 23, 2013, Supplier of thermoplastic products has a new majority owner that brings with it new resources for investments in many areas   LENNI, PA | Westlake Plastics Co. (WPC), a manufacturer of extruded and ...

Jennerjahn Saves Time On New Control Platform Implementation

(Controls News)

April 30, 2013, Slitter/rewinder outfitted with Siemens hardware and software MATTHEWS, IN | Jennerjahn, a manufacturer of narrow and wide web slitter/rewinders and custom machinery, reports that on a recent job for ...

Management | Is It Time To Change Your Corporate Structure?

(Trends/Management)

December 13, 2012, Preparation prior to the sale of your business can help minimize taxes and maximize value With the “fiscal cliff” looming, there is plenty of uncertainty ahead. One thing that is almost certain is ...

Core Systems Cutter Saves Changeover Time

(News | New Products)

July 10, 2012, Dual mandrel core cutter from Core Systems Intl., said to save money and time, is offered in three versions   ERIE, MI | Core Systems International offers a dual mandrel core cutter said to eliminate ...

Blade Exchanger Cuts Setup Times

(Knives)

June 30, 2011, Razor blades are changed automatically and safely in razor blade exchanger. Exchanger is attached to the positioning carriage of the cutter adjustment Razor blades are changed automatically and safely ...

Reduce Downtime With Automation

(Slit)

May 31, 2011, The Titan CT610 automatic turret slitter/rewinder is designed for high volume output with consistent turret changeover times of 20 sec. Standard features The Titan CT610 automatic turret slitter/rewinder ...

Decreased Cooling Time for Blown Film

(Flexpack)

May 31, 2011, The Aquarex line blows film downward and uses water instead of air to quench the bubble, reportedly decreasing the cooling time by a factor of 30. The The Aquarex line blows film downward and uses water ...

Dispense Inks, Cut Downtime

(Inks/Coatings/Primers)

April 30, 2011, Colorsat gravimetric ink-dispensing systems remove the risk of printing rejects during production, reduce ink waste, and minimize the chance of press Colorsat gravimetric ink-dispensing systems remove ...

Get Real-Time Data

(Inspection/Defect Detection)

February 28, 2011, The iPrint mobile app allows customers to access real-time information from the production floor on their iPhones. Data includes production status, quality The iPrint mobile app allows customers to access ...

Die-Cutter Saves Time

(Carton Box)

February 28, 2011, The FDC-510 web-fed flatbed die-cutter is said to enable cost-effective, low-volume folding carton production. Designed for fast job change and setup, The FDC-510 web-fed flatbed die-cutter is said to ...

Measure Headspace, Save Time

(Controls)

January 31, 2011, The MultiCheck 300 measures oxygen headspace coupled with leak detection and seal strength. Company has combined two technologies to offer an all-in-one The MultiCheck 300 measures oxygen headspace coupled ...

Coating Die Cuts Downtime

(Extrusion Coating)

January 31, 2011, A new generation of the EPC extrusion coating die is said to increase productivity by simplifying changes in product width and eliminating much of the A new generation of the EPC extrusion coating die ...