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Teknos and Brightplus Cooperate to Develop Bio-Based and Biodegradable Solutions for Food Packaging

(News | New Products)

April 07, 2021, ... from different raw materials, various substrates and coating methods. It is only natural that we apply this strong know-how to create solutions for different industries as well,” added Aspiala.  Developing ...

In the Spotlight: IMS Technologies Q&A

(Equipment/Machines - Converting)

March 29, 2021, ... the converting business to the next level. To tell more about their area of expertise in slitter-rewinding equipment, IMS took some time to answer a few questions from PFFC. Some winding methods are ...

Troubleshooting Defects in Extrusion Coating

(Coating)

March 07, 2021, Extrusion coating is typically the most cost effective coating method for long runs of melt processable material and tends to be used for commodity applications. By E. J. (Ted) Lightfoot, Ph.D. ...

Toppan Develops TOPMER Adhesive for Digital Printing

(News | New Products)

March 01, 2021, ... to alleviate labor shortages. In contrast to conventional mass production methods for printing on flexible packaging, cylinders are not necessary, allowing multiple design variations to be created for ...

Roundtable Q&A: ROLL CLEANING & MAINTENANCE

(Web Handling)

February 28, 2021, ... is effective against any ink type, coating or varnish.  Whilst some other cleaning methods are restricted by such variations, Alphasonics still maintains a written 100 percent cleanliness guarantee. Our ...

Sensory Analytics Announces Issuance of Broad New Patent Covering Coating Thickness Measurement

(News | New Products)

February 24, 2021, ... 10928185, that further protects its proprietary product offerings. This important patent covers the methods and systems for Sensory’s exclusive ruggedized optical Interference (ROI) technologies that ...

Advantages and Benefits of Conductive Rubber Coverings in Critical Roll Positions

(News | New Products)

February 07, 2021, ... rubber is measured. Measuring Volume Resistivity: The typical method of testing the volume resistivity of rubber involves measuring the resistance in ohms of a one centimeter cube of material across ...

Leadership in Converting through Static Control Solutions

(Surface Prep)

January 17, 2021, ... effective method of temporary adhesion and pinning through the bonding force of static electricity. Passive Static Eliminators – led by our low cost, effective anti-static tinsel, and outstanding line ...

ETI: Empowerment through Innovation

(Equipment/Machines - Converting)

January 17, 2021, ... other technologies? A bit of historical background Brought about in 2000, the concept of in-house coating has upheaved legacy production methods for label printers and converters. By literally deconstructing ...

In the Spotlight: A Q&A with INDA

(News | New Products)

January 03, 2021, ... with EDANA, the Global harmonized test methods and flushability guidelines to address the nonwoven R&D community and other stakeholders. Beyond those publicly available Outlook reports and the member-only ...

Taking Aim on Single-Use Plastics: Metal 3D Printed Tooling Solution Designed to Change the World... One Paper Cup at a Time

(News | New Products)

December 08, 2020, The team at AIM Sweden AB (AIM), the commercial spin-off from the Mid Sweden University, has developed new methods for modelling and 3D printing an entirely new tooling concept that is being introduced ...

Thermochromic Ink Helps Ensure Higher Safety Standards for Packaged Food

(News | New Products)

November 18, 2020, A thermochromic ink that changes color at high temperatures now offers food manufacturers a more reliable coding method A thermochromic ink that changes color at high temperatures now offers food manufacturers ...

Avery Dennison Performance Tapes Issues Bonding Study With Woodbridge Autobond Flexible Foams

(News | New Products)

November 16, 2020, ... methods on Woodbridge AutoBond products. Samples were tested at 180-degree Peel Adhesion at 12 inches per minute. The resulting study reportedly determined heat lamination is beneficial, and it classifies ...

HOW TO: Prevent Defects From Reaching Your Customers

(HOW TO Guide)

November 15, 2020, ... easily identified later so it can be culled out before it gets out the door. Everyone has some method of determining when a section of a job run must later be removed. And most attempt to mark the web ...

HOW TO: Combine the Capabilities of a Duplex Center Winder with the Productivity Gains of a Turret

(HOW TO Guide)

November 15, 2020, ... auto cutoff and transfer Friendly ergonomics & increased throughput Automatic knife positioning & tabbing, core loading Slits close to the winding point & multiple slitting methods The 900MC ...

Digital Print for Corrugated – The Future Condition of Things

(News | New Products)

November 05, 2020, ... statement to the digital world we live in today as it has challenged traditional analogue methods. From smart phones to the internet and Amazon, we have witnessed dramatic change in the last 25 years or ...

Quad Plus Announces Enhanced Capabilities for Web Gauging Systems

(News | New Products)

October 13, 2020, ... capital investments that take years to reach project payback.” Automating continuous thickness measurement methods with a web gauging system could allow for equipment digitalization that yields positive ...

Enercon Power Supplies with Artificial Intelligence Enable Remote Support

(News | New Products)

September 21, 2020, ... supplies to a network for live support, or the more common method of downloading data from the power supply for review by Enercon Engineers. “In addition to collecting event, fault and operating data, ...

Canada’s Wholesale Pocket Folders and America’s Trade Only Folders Installs the Scodix Ultra 101 Digital Enhancement Press

(Digital)

September 13, 2020, ... manager, APD. “Traditionally, we have produced raised embossing effects by standard analog spot UV and foil stamping methods. We are constantly in search of improved workflow and output tools. Though ...

Avery Dennison Performance Tapes Releases Bonding Study With Superior Felt & Filtration

(News | New Products)

August 30, 2020, ... conditions. The study reportedly evaluated Core Series Portfolio adhesives using three different laminating methods on Sunburst 1000 products. Samples were tested at 180 degrees Fahrenheit Peel Adhesion ...