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Coating Matters | The ROI of IP

(Coating/Laminating)

November 06, 2012, ... should be done. Constant patent review is key to competitive advantage. Consider this the Kaizen approach to intellectual property—continuous improvement! The steps to monetizing your patent portfolio ...

Maxson Sheeter Suited for Coated Plastic Films

(Carton Box)

August 14, 2012, The SDFK sheeter from Maxson has a continuous operating system and operates at high speeds while producing square, accurate dimensions   WESTERLY, RI | Maxson Automatic Machinery Co. offers the SDFK ...

Emirates Printing Press Gains Flexibility with Gallus

(Carton Box)

August 08, 2012, ... With this in mind, the company recently built a new shop that is optimally aligned to the requirements of continuous, streamlined in-line production from the roll. This shop is sufficiently large to accommodate ...

Labelexpo Americas | Mission Possible

(Label/Tape)

July 12, 2012, ... at a gala dinner at the Aragon Ballroom in Chicago on Tuesday, September 11. These include: Label Industry Global Award for Continuous Innovation Label Industry Global Award for New Innovation Converter ...

Flexonomics | Anilox Roll/Ink Selection

(Print)

July 01, 2012, ... Have an anilox roll inspection conducted to see where you stand. You may already have the volumes required. Buying the correct anilox rolls for a standardized inventory will end the vicious cycle of continuous ...

Splicing/Rewinding | Samsung Gumbak Invests in Third Martin RMAP

(Carton Box)

June 11, 2012, Roll change automation enables tobacco packaging company to run roll-to-roll, without having to stop to make manual splices Samsung Gumbak Card Line Co. Ltd., Seoul, Korea, has installed its third ...

Toppan Forms Acquires Fourth KODAK Press

(News | New Products)

May 30, 2012, ... as Toppan Forms continuously offers new capabilities and services in high-speed variable-data printing. The KODAK PROSPER 5000XL press brings offset-class output approaching 175 lines/in. with roll-fed ...

Coating Matters | Discrete Coating Techniques & Equipment

(Coating/Laminating)

May 28, 2012, ... curtain coater. This equipment provides an option that is difficult to find in the open market. Plates and foils that need to be processed in a batch versus continuous process may want to consider this ...

Experience Speaks | Tom Spina

(Experience Speaks)

April 02, 2012, ... process of continual growth. Growth is great and in our company, continuous, but it doesn’t happen overnight. 15. What advice would you give to someone starting out in this business? Be prepared to work ...

drupa Preview | Exhibitors Launch New Products

(Carton Box)

March 08, 2012, ... for digital printing. On the sheetfed side, the company will feature Luxor/Alufin KPS-OP, a new cold foil for sheet-fed UV offset printing. Kurz will show holographic continuous foils produced without ...

Thin Films Expert VCF Films Expands Manufacturing Capabilities

(Coating/Laminating)

March 06, 2012, ... meet the demands of the marketplace.” According to VCF President Reva Kamins, “The investments we’re making in both personnel and equipment reflect our commitment to continuous improvement and keep us ...

Colordyne’s Digital Printer Runs Roll to Roll

(Label/Tape)

December 27, 2011, The CDT-1600 PC system for continuous digital web printing, powered by Memjet and with servo web control from AzTech, prints at speeds of 32 in./sec SCOTTSDALE, AZ | Colordyne Technologies offers ...

Sheeter Allows Production of Preprinted Holographic Material

(Sheeting)

December 04, 2011, ... mark, regardless of sheet length or line speed. The sheeter is said to ensure exceptional product quality by continuously monitoring the accuracy of sheet registration. Sheets not maintaining accuracy ...

Plotting Shear Wrinkles

(Web Lines)

August 21, 2011, ... should form on roller #2, forming initially on the loose side of the bending span then walking to the tight side. At this point, you should have a continuous diagonal crease generator. If you run paper ...

CPP Gets Converters on Track with Conference Program

(Trends/Management)

August 16, 2011, ... and label converters are continuously looking for ways to make their businesses more profitable, efficient and green. Lean manufacturing techniques have become more widely accepted and are a critical part ...

Brand Security Innovations Technical Report: Tamper Evidence

(Print)

June 30, 2011, ... is one of the few that is not price-sensitive but focused on continuous innovation. Bar Coding Perhaps one of the most familiar devices for identifying an authentic product is the bar code, which, ...

Understanding Non-Contact Laser Measurement

(Controls News)

June 22, 2011, ... such as measuring continuous product length and speed, controlling cutting systems, differential product speed, and product positioning • How to minimize product waste and eliminate product give-away ...

Ahlstrom To Produce Lower Grammage Papers for Labels & Flexpacks

(Label/Tape News)

June 19, 2011, ... to Jan Lång, CEO and president of Ahlstrom: "As a leading player, we have been continuously improving our offering in flexible packaging and metalized labels. In addition to addressing our customers' specific ...

Coating, Not Printing

(Coating/Laminating)

May 31, 2011, ... that printing is discrete and coating is continuous (mostly). Of course, this rule of thumb has many exceptions, but discrete versus continuous is a good baseline to develop an understanding of the ...

Printing Proofs-Color Control: Spot On!

(Print)

April 30, 2011, ... specifically how the proof was calibrated and how dot gain was simulated. Also, the cost of the proof had to be passed onto the customer.” Lee and his team looked at different continuous tone proofing ...