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Mario Cotta Acquires Sigmala, To Offer New Product Line

(News Eclips)

June 23, 2009, After Mario Cotta recently acquired UK-based Sigmala Technology, it announced it will now offer a new line of lower-cost, easy to use, all-electronic slitting and winding products. CINCINNATI, OH | After ...

Programmable Core Cutter Increases Productivity

(News Eclips)

June 23, 2009, ... design reportedly allows operators the flexibility to produce any quantity of precision cores cut to multiple lengths in a single run or one custom length. Automated core feeding application is a servo-driven ...

WHAT'S NEW PRODUCTS: June 200

(New Products)

May 31, 2009, ... Is Reliable Company offers NanoPositioning Piezo stages and a three-axis controller/driver. Line is said to offer reliable, multilayer, low-voltage piezoelectric transducers and delivers nanometer resolution ...

Stress & Strain

(Archive)

May 31, 2009, ... by poor tensioning. The Benefits of Good Slitting Tension A tensioned web will play a better role by keeping a stable cut point. A tensioned web has the force to drive into a razor blade, creating ...

Web Exclusive: Flat Die Technologies Emerge as Keys to Innovation in Solar Electric Systems

(Archive)

May 13, 2009, ... relative to fossil fuels. At the same time, technological innovation has driven down the real cost of solar power--a trend that continues. Flat die systems are in commercial use for components in traditional ...

Stop Tribocharging Your Products

(Static Elimination)

April 30, 2009, ... choices. For covered rollers such as drive rollers or nip rollers, polyurethane is a better choice than silicone rubber. The materials in the Triboelectric Series fall into groups such as “natural fibers” ...

NEW PRODUCT DIGEST - May 2009

(New Products)

April 30, 2009, ... digital AC drives. Visit booth 112. ▶Elite Cameron | +44 0 1823 366221 | www.elitecameron.com Circle 410 or visit www.freeproductinfo.net/pff Sensors Reduce Scrap The 710S Series of sensors for ...

Narrow Web & Label Reporter

(Narrow Web)

April 30, 2009, ... Drive RFID R&D TAMPERE, FINLAND | UPM Raflatac and Blue Spark Technologies, Cleveland, OH, have formed a partnership to develop products and applications in the battery assisted passive (BAP) RFID market. ...

Hit the Apex at CMM

(Editorial)

March 31, 2009, ... economy run, playing it safe can result in a flat spot on your tires…in racing speak, when a driver locks up his/her brakes, exposure to one area of a tire will cause excessive wear and a flat spot to ...

Victory Lane

(Trends/Management)

March 31, 2009, ... for a well-earned break. Join in the Smart Car Exhibit Floor Giveaway by visiting participating sponsors on the show floor. Submit your stamped entry card to the PennWell booth for a chance to drive ...

WHAT'S NEW PRODUCTS: April 200

(New Products)

March 31, 2009, ... drive system that controls the film's feed drive, heat sealer vertical drive, and catching drive. Onboard AC servo catching unit is said to provide outstanding bag stacking while onboard AC servo motor ...

Experience Speaks: Stephen K. Schwartz

(Experience Speaks)

March 31, 2009, ... searching for an opportunity where I felt I could put my skills, drive, and work ethic to good use. What do you most enjoy about your job? Truly every day is an adventure, even though some are not ...

TLMI Members Win World Label Awards

(News | New Products)

March 18, 2009, ... Wine Co. 2007 Gewurztrammer” label and Collotype Labels for its “Blackstone Sonoma Reserve” label. TLMI is a member-driven, progressive association that provides forums to address issues critical to ...

Sustainability in Today's Econom

(Packaging Converting)

February 28, 2009, ... economy are the main drivers behind this change. Slowly and with little fanfare, industry is adapting to harder times by reverting back to the basics of good business. We seem to have forgotten that the ...

Reader Reaction: Top Ten Products for Converters

(New Products)

February 28, 2009, ... undergone upgrades including a powerful Rockwell Automation control system that features a menu-driven, full-color, touchscreen operator interface terminal, resulting in reduced operator training requirements. ...

Crowning Benefits

(Web Handling: Main)

February 28, 2009, ... can be perfect, but other factors like humidity can drive operators crazy.” The point is that laminating will not tolerate uneven nip values. Tracking or steering is the issue Crowns can be used to ...

Bloomer Plastics Converts Custom Films

(Substrates)

February 28, 2009, ...  growth markets. Currently, that market accounts for a growing percentage of its annual sales. In fact, he notes, “Our customers have driven us into more of a packaging mentality. Right now we're aggressivel ...

Edelmann and Codimag Web Offset Semi-Rotary Web Presses Are for Short Runs

(Offset)

February 28, 2009, ... are operating personnel that understand standard colors and how to maintain them. Technology has further enhanced the semi-rotary offset press with the addition of servo drives. As a whole, these drives ...

What's New Products: March 200

(Magazine)

February 28, 2009, ... Backlash The RS indexing drive is a backlash-free alternative for linear motion systems. Available in seven sizes to meet axial thrust requirements from 22-450 lbs. Inner race of the rolling ring bearings ...

Cartons Go Upscale

(Carton Box)

January 31, 2009, ... for Wynne in the decision to purchase the Roland 700 was to drive down operating costs. “This new press can help us do that in many ways,” he says. “We did consider other press manufacturers. Looking ...