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Trends in technology

(Coating/Laminating)

April 30, 2010, ... expand in the coming decade. These systems are needed to determine defects rapidly and accurately on the product as it is coated. It is a necessary technology to improve quality and reduce scrap losses. ...

A time to celebrate

(Special Reports)

April 30, 2010, ... Training/Tutorials, AIMCAL Jobs, Webinars, Industry Events, and the AIMCAL Defects Library. Links take website visitors to industry publications and trade shows as well as other organizations. Are you ...

A future for photovoltaics

(Metallizing)

April 30, 2010, ... also can be used after the inorganic layer has been deposited, so it can protect the freshly deposited layer as well as fill in any defects in the inorganic coating. Continue to page 2 So in the last ...

AIMCAL-PFFC-EMA Host FREE Webinar on Vacuum Deposit Barrier Coatings

(News | New Products)

April 13, 2010, ... why the coatings contain defects and reveal alternatives to reduce the defects. As the biggest problem usually involves pinholes that primarily relate to the quality of the incoming polymer film, the basis ...

AIMCAL & CEMA To Host AWEB Applied Web Handling Conference

(News | New Products)

April 13, 2010, ...  • Is There Any Science for D-bars and Bent Pipes?: Jerry Brown • Wrinkling & Spreading of Wide Webs: Timothy J. Walker • Applied Web Handling & Winding Principles for Troubleshooting Web & Roll Defects: ...

Inspect Any Label

(New Products)

March 31, 2010, ... system delivers process control and quality assurance capabilities throughout entire print production workflow. Identifies defects on labels as soon as they occur, lowering waste and improving quality. ...

Multipack Juices It Up

(Metallizing)

March 31, 2010, ... and coating passes, but in addition a metallized film's barrier properties also can be increased, as topcoating immediately after metallizing protects the metallized surface from microscratches and defects ...

AIMCAL Awards

(Coating/Laminating)

March 21, 2010, ... properties also can be increased as topcoating immediately after metallizing protects the metallized surface from microscratches and defects caused by roller contact and downstream processing. Among ...

Two Inspection Systems Available

(New Products)

February 28, 2010, ... measures color information in the printed image. SpectralCam delivers L*a*b* data for precise, cost-effective color management. An offline inspection system detects such subtle variances as logo defects, ...

Technical Report: Thin Coating Challenges

(Coatings)

January 31, 2010, ... Method Capability Coating Method Capability The first challenge is to ensure the coating applicator can apply the thin coating solution with no defects. Each coating method has a coatability window, ...

Inspect In-Line

(New Products)

January 31, 2010, ... on company's QC-In-Line concept. Compact camera systems are placed in-line with production process, allowing problems to be identified instantly for fast correction. Reportedly, even random defects are ...

QC for Nips

(Controls)

December 31, 2009, ... color variation results to a color correlation chart (conceptually similar to interpreting Litmus paper). Variations in pressure that lead to defects in papermaking, converting, and printing can be ...

Carton & Box Reporter

(Carton Box Products)

November 30, 2009, AICC Awards Showcase Corrugated ALEXANDRIA, VA | The Assn. of Independent Corrugated Converters (AICC) announced the winners of its 14th Intl. Corrugated AICC Awards Showcase Corrugated ALEXANDRIA, VA ...

Films 101: Back to Basics

(Archive)

November 30, 2009, ... their clarity and thinness mean most defects are more apparent. Rolls of film generally have to be suspended following production because laying them down, even on smooth surfaces, can cause damage and ...

Don’t Miss Upcoming Web Handling Workshop

(Yo's Yarns)

November 11, 2009, ... process designs while also providing practical steps to eliminate waste from web breaks, deformation, scratches, alignment errors, wrinkles, and roll defects. And lab demonstrations will allow everyone ...

AIMCAL-PFFC Web Drying 101 Webinar

(News | New Products)

November 03, 2009, ... Edgar Gutoff and Dr. Edward Cohen. This webinar on drying gives an overview of the drying of coated webs and of the defects that frequently arise during drying. It starts with the methods of supplying ...

Paperboard Packager Gets Results with AVT Inspection Solution

(News Eclips)

November 01, 2009, ...  “Our clients are very pleased with our quality control initiatives. Since installing the Orion system, our delivery of millions of packages shows zero defects.” The PrintVision/Orion is a new innovative ...

Cores | The Foundation of Winding

(Web Lines)

October 31, 2009, ... cores or non-uniform materials, like traditional paper cores, may be found only from core compression testing. To avoid defects associated with too hard or too soft cores, the core compressibility should ...

WHAT'S NEW PRODUCT

(New Products)

September 30, 2009, ... said to provide an excellent overall view of register marks, coating and printing defects, or small mechanical or electrical components. At 140x magnification, the finest halftone dot details are clearly ...

A Torque Devil Is in the Details

(Web Lines)

September 30, 2009, ... winder that works. Coming next month: How cores can reduce defects. Web handling expert Tim Walker, president of TJWalker+Assoc., has 25 years of experience in web processes, education, development, ...