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Puttin' On the Ritz

(Magazine)

March 30, 2006, ... SBS printed five-color flexo plus varnish with a water-based adhesive utilized on the front while a heat seal is used on the back. Filled on top of the susceptor base, the popcorn is covered with an expandable ...

European Converting New Products

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March 30, 2006, ... a right-angled cut and eliminates foldback of the web when starting a new roll. At roll changeover, the knife integrated in the drum shoots out, severing the web instantly with a clean cut. Vacuum effect ...

A Family of Possibilities

(Magazine)

February 27, 2006, ...  In addition to two Bobst stamping presses, UPB purchased a high-speed foil stamper, which was installed in February. Bringing in Flexibility Although UPB’s print capabilities allowed for maximum ...

2004 RFID What's New

(Archive)

February 26, 2006, ... plan to achieve total interoperability of their component systems with the goal of providing seamless end-to-end RFID solutions for the retail supply chain. Led by Tyco Fire & Security, epcSTARS is a team ...

Converting Industry News

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January 30, 2006, ... Those needs led to the first Prediction system, which allows the company to proof on a clear flexo substrate, and growth now has necessitated the purchase of the second Prediction proofer. The system ...

Take Control

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January 30, 2006, ... C. The blimp was “a scaled-down version of the Aerobot that NASA plans to fly a few years from now around Titan, a moon of the planet Saturn,” says Lee Smith, project manager. “We provided the envelope ...

Changeover Magic!

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December 30, 2005, PPC Industries streamlines operations with a Mamata bagmaker and enjoys ultra-fast changeover times. Bag Making Nestled in the quaint midwest town of Pleasant Prairie, WI, PPC Industries keeps a relatively ...

New Products

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December 30, 2005, ... at frequent intervals. Wide-space filter configuration and steep-angled hopper, supported by powerful cleaning action, promote the consistent removal of dust without bridging, caking, or other buildup, ...

Blurring the Lines

(Archive)

November 29, 2005, ... out in the marketplace, and having a larger UV press allows us to do something a little bit different," notes Joe Kulis, chief operating officer of Ed. Garvey & Co., which installed a six-color, 64-in. ...

Testing Machines

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October 30, 2005, ... Advanced LED technology for 500,000+ measurements uses common AA batteries, eliminating external chargers and cables. PFFC-ASAP 450 Measure Speed and Length Arrowhive Equipment, Oxon, UK; +44 1491 ...

A Communication from the PLACE Div. of TAPPI

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October 30, 2005, ... the contents together. To the film producer, that vision drives an emphasis on gloss, clarity, toughness, and puncture resistance. To the packer, it requires adequate stiffness and controlled shrink.  ...

Measuring Force

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October 30, 2005, ... and pulled apart to measure the force required to remove the metal from the substrate. This is a very time-consuming and expensive test to develop and to perform, but it directly measures the adhesive ...

Narrow Web New Products

(Magazine)

October 30, 2005, ... NY; 800/THEMILL; mohawkpaper.com Superfine i-Tone is called a breakthrough in uncoated papers for HP Indigo printers. Said to allow printers to expand their capabilities and increase profits. According ...

Illustrated Glossary of Printing Now Available

(Archive)

October 22, 2005, ... web, midweb, wide web, and wide format printing; newspapers; commercial and package printing; and more. It was compiled by Dr. Nelson R. Eldred. The glossary also includes converting-related terms such ...

Data Security: A Growing Concern

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September 29, 2005, ... files. Another important law is the Gramm-Leach-Bliley (GLB) Act, which governs financial privacy. The so-called GLB “safeguards” rule outlines security measures to protect financial data. There are ...

Seafood is Served

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September 29, 2005, ... quickly and evenly, while leaving it moist and tender. The material, called MicroRite, consists of aluminum and polyester laminated to a paperboard base (suppliers are proprietary). Graphic Packaging ...

POP Goes the Platemaker

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September 29, 2005, ... die-cutter, and a 60-in. GBC laminator. The capabilities of this combination led to the formation of Digital Impact, a new VT Graphics operation created to produce POP displays for the promotional packaging ...

Mastering RFID

(Archive)

September 29, 2005, ... of electronic devices? More than you might think if converting of RFID labels is involved. In the electronics industry, a controlled manufacturing environment is critical for successful production. For ...

New Products, Part 1

(Magazine)

September 29, 2005, ... necessary to make the switch, as well as cash back for the return of older equipment. Kits include a web guide controller, sensors, electromechanical actuator, mounting bracket, and cables to be installed ...

New Products, Part 2

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September 29, 2005, ... Corp. , Beacon Falls, CT; 800/465-3763; goldrod.com Company offers the Model 1260 Series of lightweight aluminum and carbon fiber air shafts. Assembled weights of 3-in. shafts are as low as 3.5 lbs/ft. ...