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Colbert Welcomes Bobst and Ryobi Equipment

(Die-Cutting)

July 14, 2016, ... says Jim Hamilton, president of Colbert Packaging. “At the same time, the addition of a unit that ensures 100 percent quality controlled production is a natural extension of our long-standing commitment ...

Gallus Shows Its Commitment to Digital

(News | New Products)

July 09, 2016, ... adds. The Labelfire 340 also has conventional production units taken from the Gallus ECS 340 and features a user-friendly HMI, which controls both conventional and digital modules. The combination of ...

Materials Handling | Pneumatic Conveyor Reduces Injuries, Cuts Waste

(Web Handling)

June 27, 2016, ... cases; and manual material handling is among the top three tasks incurring the highest number of WMSD cases. Implementing engineering controls, where physical change is made to the workplace that eliminates ...

QuadTech Color Software Said to Simplify Workflow

(News | New Products)

June 26, 2016, ColorTrack with InkControl software reportedly facilitates fast, accurate press-side correction of ink formulations with no hardware modifications SUSSEX, WI | QuadTech recently introduced ColorTrack ...

EFI Launches New DFE Platform

(News | New Products)

June 26, 2016, ... Suites and Digital Storefront web-to-print software, is said to provide greater operational efficiency and management control. Fiery DFEs now connect with workflow products from Esko to serve the needs ...

BST North America to Debut Inspection System

(Controls)

June 22, 2016, ... It also now has programmable positions as a standard feature, a touch control commander, and an optional touch screen interface with a 21-in. touchscreen that uses “gesture” controls. Company says the ...

On Print | drupa 2016 Lived Up to Expectations

(On Print)

June 20, 2016, ... with a preponderance of the flexo and offset OEMs. Obviously, they must show they can control color so that it’s reproducible from job to job and ECG is the demonstrator. Inkjet printers must offer ECG ...

FUTEC and Maxcess Announce Partnership

(Controls)

June 06, 2016, ... in 100% web inspection systems and the best of Maxcess’ varied and well-established portfolio for guiding, slitting, winding and tension control products. We believe that both FUTEC and Maxcess can greatly ...

Re S.p.A. to Show New Equipment

(Web Handling)

May 29, 2016, ... a new web viewing system for the real time inspection of printing at this week’s drupa 2016. SmartMotion web guiding systems are said to offer perfect control of the web alignment during unwinding, rewinding, ...

LasX Industries to Show Carton System

(Carton Box)

May 21, 2016, ... specifications for high-speed cutting, blanking, and scoring to the patented, third-generation "Proton" laser controller. The codes also trigger on-the-fly job changes and provide material handling parameters ...

HawkPoint Technologies Launches Software

(Trends/Management)

May 18, 2016, ... manage inventory efficiently from raw materials to final product and includes the following: Work Order Processing Inventory Control Invoicing Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Integration Scheduling/Routing ...

Goss and DG press Report Partnership

(News | New Products)

May 14, 2016, ... and fast make-readies. The Thallo is said to offer all of these advantages plus the latest motion controls, easy-to-use operator interfaces, and a simple, cost-effective sleeve system. “With brands requiring ...

Nilpeter Press Is Suited for Many Uses

(News | New Products)

May 14, 2016, ... and special coatings. Reversible ink heads allow front or reverse-side printing. G-6 units have adjustable doctor blades, an ink circulation system, viscosity control, and a drying and vacuum system for ...

RadTech Announces Best Papers

(Print)

May 08, 2016, ... cost savings to users, says RadTech. For example, the addition of oxetane monomers to epoxide formulations dramatically reduces both formulation viscosity and reaction time, as well as enabling control ...

AVT Reports Wide Array of drupa Launches

(News | New Products)

May 07, 2016, ... print process control, and quality assurance solutions, will introduce an extensive roster of new solutions at drupa 2016, May 31–June 10, in Düsseldorf, Germany. One premiere will be the iCenter Platform, ...

Universal Slitter Offers New Technology

(News | New Products)

May 03, 2016, ... shear and razor knife positioning with individual knife holders Tension zone through slitting Closed loop rewind tension control Constant geometry contact rollers Automatic core positioning Automatic ...

Heidelberg Press Going to Work at Villanti

(News | New Products)

May 02, 2016, ... press. The company says the Speedmaster XL 106-6+L with Prinect Image Control Next Generation will expand the production capabilities of the shop and allow the company to tap into the rapidly growing packaging ...

Experience Speaks | Q&A with Anoosheh Oskouian

(Trends/Management)

May 02, 2016, ... have continued to invest in training that allows us to streamline, stay lean, and control growth based on demand and diversifying into new innovative industries. What is the biggest threat to the converting ...

Show Preview | Focus on Industrial Printing at drupa 2016

(Print)

April 28, 2016, ... utilizing linear tracking slitter section, which maintains a constant minimum distance between knives and rewind shafts giving better control of the slit webs. The SR9-DT adds the benefits of dual turret ...

Coating Matters | The Effects of Viscoelastic Behavior, Pt. 2

(Coating/Laminating)

April 25, 2016, ... engineer or operator has to understand the fundamentals of fluid dynamics and polymer extrusion. Both phenomena play a role in the complex world of hot melt adhesive coating. When viscoelasticity controls ...