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Dow Is Honored for Sustainability

(News | New Products)

September 26, 2015, ... complex issues like sustainability. This method of working together is gaining prominence within our industry. It is inspiring for not just our partners and other members of the value chain but key influencers ...

World's First 9-Manifold Extrusion Die Debut

(Tom’s Poly Ploys)

September 26, 2015, ... a feedblock combines multiple polymer streams into a narrow multi-layer “sandwich” that is subsequently distributed to full width in a single-manifold die. A chief reason why the multi-manifold method ...

Foil Substrates: Handling, Web Control & Substrate Interaction

(Coating/Laminating)

September 21, 2015, ... or film. The curing method (oven, electron beam or UV) may also play a role in defect formation with foils that is differentiated from paper or film. The key feature is to remember that the only escape ...

Mark Andy Works to Reduce Carbon Footprint

(News | New Products)

September 09, 2015, ... printing and converting machinery, reports it has put an emphasis on corporate responsibility, committing to reduce its carbon footprint by transforming waste disposal methods. To this end, the company ...

IMDA to Present Symposium and Exhibit

(Label/Tape)

September 09, 2015, ...  • Various Methods for presenting IML Labels • Laser Texturing: Creative Solutions for Packaging • Water-Based and UV Coatings for Optimum Performance • New Converting Technology for Web & Sheet-Fed ...

Coating Matters | Energy Storage Devices

(Coating/Laminating)

August 10, 2015, From lithium-ion batteries to capacitors to solar panels, one common feature is they are all produced through a coating method If you'd like to hear from Mark Miller's own lips rather than read his column, ...

3D Barrier Bags Opens New Florida Facility

(Bag Pouch)

August 05, 2015, ... and moisture damage during storage and shipment. Many packers and craters currently use foil blankets as a method to pack their goods, a process that can be time consuming and not always cost effective. ...

Eleven Are Awarded IMDA Accolades

(Label/Tape)

August 03, 2015, ... white when turned off, yet the multi-colored LEDs behind the plate signal the condition of the spa when turned on. Utilizing second surface printing provided by the Kurz IMD roll method (IMR) on the back ...

Rhopoint Offers Friction Tester

(Controls)

August 02, 2015, Tester, from Hanatek Instruments, is said to be easy to use and to meet many test method requirements ST. LEONARDS ON SEA, UK | Rhopoint Instruments offers the Compact Friction Tester (CFT) from Hanatek ...

HP Indigo Spotlights Labels & Packaging at VIP Event

(News | New Products)

July 30, 2015, ... and scientific scale—despite the country's lack of natural resources, especially water which has inspired innovative methods for using, desalinating, and treating sewage water—Israel richly claims to have ...

Show Preview | CPP Expo 2015 Adds 3D Printing Pavilion

(Trends/Management)

July 29, 2015, ... method for applying AQ, soft touch matte, and other coatings with particulates. Its automatic wash-up and ability to save 50 jobs allows easy repeatability with quick changeovers and minimal downtime. ...

The Effects of Surface Treatment at the Interface

(Coating/Laminating)

July 20, 2015, There are a variety of methods for encouraging fluids to stick to substrates in coating applications- corona, plasma or flame treating the substrate; adding a primer prior to coating; and utilizing a vacuum ...

CPI Installs Atomic Layer Deposition Systems

(Coating/Laminating)

July 14, 2015, ... protection layers to flexible polymer substrates used to produce optoelectronic devices using sensitive active electronic materials. Company says thin films produced using the ALD method are cost-efficient, ...

Nordson Names Agent for Turkey

(Coating/Laminating)

July 11, 2015, BGM Makina Teknik will rep the company in Turkey for fluid coating dies, including Premier and Ultracoat CHIPPEWA FALLS, WI | Nordson Corporation has appointed BGM Makina Teknik as its agent in Turkey ...

Colbert Packaging Achieves G7 Master Qualification

(News | New Products)

July 06, 2015, ... the knowledge and skills required to meet the G7 methodology in a graphic communications production environment. “This certification speaks to our commitment to protecting the integrity of our customers’ ...

Coating Matters | Film Split Defects

(Coating/Laminating)

June 28, 2015, ... to roll speed and flow rate). As the gap increases, the divergent angle increases and a common coating defect called ribbing occurs. To eliminate ribbing, mechanical methods need to be considered. The ...

CPP EXPO Conference Agenda Covers the Industry

(News | New Products)

June 06, 2015, ... taking less time and effort to produce than traditional methods. If you are looking or just curious, this program will open your eyes to the benefits and options of inkjet for packaging. C04 Successful ...

CPP EXPO Reports on Conference Agenda

(News | New Products)

May 29, 2015, ... and product tracking. These developments meet or exceed flexo and litho label print quality while taking less time and effort to produce than traditional methods. C05 Advances in Food Package Printing ...

Looking Behind the Curtain of Coating

(Coating/Laminating)

May 29, 2015, Economies of scale occur when a coated product is manufactured wide, fast and in one pass.  To obtain economies of scale, curtain coating is one method to consider. If you'd like to hear from Mark Miller' ...

Coating Matters | The Effects of Viscoelastic Behavior, Pt. 1

(Coating/Laminating)

May 25, 2015, ... the viscous and the elastic behavior of the fluid, we can’t rely on a simple rheological study. Zahn cup or Brookfield viscosity methods are helpful for simple fluids and simple coatings, but oscillitory ...