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NDC Diversifies into Metals Business

(Controls News)

August 11, 2011, ... and proven product range. Now, with this investment, combined with NDC's global measurement and control reputation, we look forward to expanding and developing IRM's market position and to lead NDC into ...

People

(Trends/Management)

July 31, 2011, Thom Brown joins Rollguard, part of Great Northern Corp.'s Specialty Group, Appleton, WI, in the role of sales development. Carlo Ranucci steps down as Thom Brown joins Rollguard, part of Great Northern ...

ICE Europe Is on the Way

(Trends/Management)

July 31, 2011, ... space as of April, whereas the 2009 show featured a total of 330 exhibitors. Main trends at the show will be new materials, sustainable production, and enhanced manufacturing and control processes, ...

Kodak, Konica Distribution Plan

(Digital)

July 31, 2011, ... offer the full line of equipment, controllers, and accessories associated with the Konica Minolta portfolio. Eastman Kodak | www.kodak.com Konica Minolta | www.konicaminolta.com What's happening ...

TLMI's Tech Agend

(Print)

July 31, 2011, GLOUCESTER, MA | The Tag and Label Mfr.'s Assn. (TLMI) holds its 2011 Technical Conference September 6-8 at the Swissotel Chicago. On the agenda is a GLOUCESTER, MA | The Tag and Label Mfr.'s Assn. (TLMI) ...

Brand Security Innovations Technical Report: Tamper Evidence

(Print)

June 30, 2011, Developments in nanotechnology, alongside increasing sophistication in converting, including electronic printing, are making it possible for brand owners Developments in nanotechnology, alongside increasing ...

Drives Motors: From Zero to 800

(Label/Tape)

June 30, 2011, ... edge guiding system were ordered as well. Drive & Control Systems The drive and control systems were typical for a line that was almost 20 years old: a combination of original equipment that was no ...

How To Wind Defectless Hard, Round Rolls

(Winding Unwinding Rewinding)

June 29, 2011, ... Web Tension must be under control and measurable.        o Web tension cannot vary over +5 % during steady state winding from setpoint        o Web Tension cannot vary over +10 % during acceleration ...

Understanding Non-Contact Laser Measurement

(Controls News)

June 22, 2011, Beta LaserMike, a global provider of precision measurement and control solutions, makes available its recorded 30-min free webinar titled, "Only the Accurate Survive: Understanding on-Contact Laser Measurement" ...

MPI Release Projects 20% Sales Increase

(Label/Tape)

June 07, 2011, ...  MPI’s product offerings, it also provides the security and convenience of a second climate-controlled facility. Ed Alois, president of MPI, states, “Our company’s ongoing goal is to build on it’s reputation ...

Printhead Combo Offers Economy

(Digital)

May 31, 2011, The combination of micropiezo printhead technology, fast-drying UV enhanced ink, custom media, and channel controlled user-friendly software interface The combination of micropiezo printhead technology, ...

Winder Targets Mid-Range Markets

(Winding Unwinding Rewinding)

May 31, 2011, The SurfaStart 1000 servo-controlled winder is designed to meet the needs of the mid-speed and mid-width markets for coated paper, film, and nonwoven The SurfaStart 1000 servo-controlled winder is designed ...

Laser Levels Playing Field

(Die-Cutting)

May 31, 2011, ... be moved very quickly under computer control using low inertia mirrors. Plus, by changing the speed at which the beam is scanned across the carton, it is simple to use the same tool for cutting and scoring ...

Technical Report: Up & Running

(Slit)

May 31, 2011, ... in some applications. Today's slitters also do a much better job of minimizing waste. In the past decade, more powerful and sophisticated machine control systems have emerged. Utilizing PLC-based systems, ...

Atlas Sells Titan Compact Slitter to Mexico-Based Plemsa

(Slit News)

April 19, 2011, ... screen control system and an integral edge-trim extraction system. The pneumatically controlled braking system provides accurate web tension control and a digital edge-guide system controls lateral movement ...

Automated Ink Logistics Have Sustainable Lean Features for Flexo

(Flexography)

April 04, 2011, ... jobs. Ink yields are said to be boosted by as much as 30%.  IMS software platform offers time-saving features, including such management tools as stock control, ink consumption analysis, recasting, and ...

INFO*FLEX Show Preview: Full Speed Ahead

(Flexography)

March 31, 2011, ... Intl. Improving the Environmental Impact of Printing Inks — Scot Pederson, Siegwerk USA Controlling Ink Dynamics for Process Improvement — Ed Dedman, Graymills Corp. Surface Energy 101 — Scott ...

Digital Sheet-Fed Press Cuts Errors

(Digital)

March 31, 2011, ... offset quality in high-volume production. Vision System provides hands-free automation for maximum uptime and minimum operator error. Advanced control systems offer high color consistency. Hewlett-Packard ...

Montalvo Among First to 'Play Tag

(Controls)

March 10, 2011, ... in industrial web control systems, is adding to the ways it provides customer support by using the Microsoft Tag system. President Ed Montalvo says he believes Montalvo is among the first in the industry ...

Printhead Combo Offers Economy

(Digital)

February 28, 2011, The combination of micropiezo printhead technology, fast-drying UV enhanced ink, custom media, and channel controlled user-friendly software interface The combination of micropiezo printhead technology, ...