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- Web Exclusive: Flat Die Technologies Emerge as Keys to Innovation in Solar Electric Systems
- (Archive)
- May 13, 2009, ... cells. Slot die coating systems have been supplied that apply ultraviolet (UV) blockers, protective hard coats, antireflective substances, and other functional materials to the polycarbonate, ethylene ...
- Plasma Power
- (Archive)
- April 30, 2009, ... in the form of hydroxyl groups, carbonyl groups, amide groups, and carboxylic acid. A byproduct of high voltage is the aforementioned filamentary discharges. These discharges prevent uniform treatment ...
- Stop Tribocharging Your Products
- (Static Elimination)
- April 30, 2009, ... or “hydrocarbons.” Use these groups to estimate the position of a material that is not listed. Be aware that there are exceptions. For example, nylon is unusually positive compared with other polymers. ...
- UV Upgrade for Wide Format
- (News Eclips)
- April 28, 2009, ... efficiency and, in many cases, permit entry into new market areas. The new electronic UV-curing systems are said to reduce energy costs and carbon emissions while requiring no expensive modifications or ...
- Unifoil Receives Environmental Certifications
- (News | New Products)
- April 22, 2009, ... expensive to ship, and can significantly reduce a company’s carbon footprint, Unifoil reports. Both are available in silver, custom colors, and holographics. Other recyclable products from Unifoil include ...
- Web Exclusive: Matching Laser Cutters to Labels
- (Archive)
- April 01, 2009, ... flimsy material) and sometimes make more traditional die-cutting the better option (e.g., for very thick polycarbonates that may be discolored by laser cutters). Because setup time with laser cutters ...
- FTA Presents Green Awards
- (Flexography)
- March 31, 2009, ... earns it an honorable mention in the Process Improvement category. Creative Labels, Gilroy, CA, is awarded an honorable mention for Technical Innovation by reducing its carbon footprint with energy-efficient ...
- Elopak, Tetra Pak & Partners Cut Emissions by 50 Million Tons
- (News Eclips)
- March 30, 2009, ... will not be enough to achieve the carbon dioxide reductions needed to protect the planet from the ravages of climate change. A global challenge like this calls for both domestic legislation and a strong ...
- FTA Environmental Excellence Awards Recognize Four Companies
- (News | New Products)
- March 29, 2009, ... recycled, than alternative packaging as they weigh less than half of the traditional multi-wall paper bags. SuperTubes have a lower carbon footprint than alternative packaging. AllpakTrojan of Renton, ...
- Achieving Bubble-Free Labels
- (News Eclips)
- March 03, 2009, ... blowers, and tillers. Thinner-gauge, flexible, white vinyl labels developed an unsightly appearance by bubbling. Even an alternative polycarbonate film didn’t yield an appealing appearance nor were they ...
- Prevent Vibrations Stripes on CI Flexo Presses
- (News Eclips)
- March 03, 2009, Flint Group Flexographic Products introduces rotec Atlas Adapters with high-quality carbon fiber-reinforced plastic (CFRP) structure combined with a polyurethane (PU) coating (with a hardness of 75 Shore ...
- Crowning Benefits
- (Web Handling: Main)
- February 28, 2009, ... helpful when testing heated nip rolls. The embossed foil eliminates worrying about ink running, bleeding, or blotting that results in using carbon paper. A popular form of crown evaluation is an electronic ...
- How To Find Green Projects
- (Process Management)
- January 31, 2009, ... performance and cost criteria. Some press manufacturers are marketing software that calculates the carbon footprint for each job produced, but the concept seems to be too abstract and controversial in ...
- Green Is Global
- (Archive)
- January 31, 2009, ... film-based wraparound labels is the main driver for growth, and this is particularly evident in the beverage sector for soft drinks. Despite the fall-off in demand for carbonated soft drinks in North America ...
- Conserve Energy
- (Archive)
- January 31, 2009, ... Thermal oxidation typically uses high temperature (1,500-1,600 deg F or more) to convert the solvent-laden (hydrocarbon) exhaust airstream into CO2 and H2O. The oxidizer then exhausts the hot clean air ...
- Toray Industries Wins UN Environmental Award
- (News | New Products)
- January 13, 2009, Toray Industries, Inc. has been awarded the United Nations Assn. of New York’s (UNA-NY) 2008 Humanitarian Award for its efforts to address the impact of global climate change NORTH KINGSTOWN, RI |Toray ...
- How To Become a Green Printer
- (Print)
- December 31, 2008, ... with a new challenge of proving to their customers they are, in fact, “green” and have programs in place to become greener. The term “carbon footprint” has been suggested as an absolute indicator of greenness. ...
- 2009 FPA Safety Conference & Environmental Summit Set
- (News | New Products)
- December 16, 2008, ... Gas Programs, and Product & Packaging Carbon Footprinting. For more information about the FPA 2009 Safety Conference & Environmental Summit, contact FPA VP of Technology & Environmental Strategy Ram ...
- Press a Perfect Fit
- (Flexography)
- November 30, 2008, ... slitting and second generation of Easy-Set for automatic setting of impressions; 51-in. winders; Turboclean 600A modular wash-up system; and a new design of carbon fiber doctor blade chambers for use with ...
- TLMI Sees Growth in Green
- (Label/Tape)
- November 30, 2008, ... policy.” He discussed rebuilding the national energy grid to take advantage of solar and wind power, saying decarbonizing can lead to prosperity. Makower, who is executive editor of GreenBiz.com, said ...