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Converting Industry News

(Magazine)

October 30, 2005, ... SKF products are found in printing presses, coaters, laminators, and other equipment used in the converting industry. VP of marketing Jon Stevens described SKF as a “knowledge engineering company” ...

Collaboration is Key

(Archive)

October 30, 2005, ... process capability, and production knowledge," Lichtblau says. "When we combine this with Battenfeld's equipment know-how and global resources, it's the difference between an answer and a business strategy." ...

A Communication from the PLACE Div. of TAPPI

(Magazine)

September 29, 2005, ... low temperature polymers at the edges indicated that at 310°C the AC is still lower viscosity than the LDPE and therefore is encapsulating as it distributes through the die. Although the analyses in ...

First Glance

(Magazine)

September 29, 2005, ... allows for manufacturing that is less costly and less energy-intensive while maintaining the industry-standard absorbency range of 15–30 grams. In addition, the open-edged design absorbs moisture within ...

Mastering RFID

(Archive)

September 29, 2005, ... most label converters lack the knowledge and test equipment for analyzing IC failures. Logic suggests that successful converters must assume a defensive position and prudently protect their RFID ICs from ...

New Products, Part 1

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September 29, 2005, ...  Die Surface Sharp and Durable Extrusion Dies Industries, Chippewa Falls, WI; 715/726-1201; extrusiondies.com EverSharp tungsten-carbide coated lip edges can be made as sharp as stainless and are ...

New Products, Part 2

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September 29, 2005, ... Features automatic leading edge trim, in-register splice system for preprinted sleeve labels, and one-piece cantilever turret design. Benefits of Rotary Die-Cutter Schober USA, Cincinnati, OH; 513/489-7393; ...

Converting Industry News, Part 2

(Magazine)

September 29, 2005, ... development of the future workforce for flexography. The two-day, skill-based competition features hands-on and written testing in operating a flexo press, prepress, platemaking, and overall flexo knowledge. ...

Converting Industry News

(Magazine)

August 30, 2005, ... the product insulated for 3 hrs with minimal temperature change, and it can safely withstand trauma, such as being dropped. Cutting Rules Give Converter an Edge in Quality Qualvis Ltd., Leicestershire, ...

New Products

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August 30, 2005, ... 937/454-1721; esko-graphics.com Company announces Version 4.0 of PackEdge, BackStageEdit, Plato, and PlatoEdit, all components of company’s Scope workflow. New versions of these software tools feature ...

A Communication from the PLACE Div. of TAPPI

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July 30, 2005, ... and in the manufacturing of furniture and sporting goods are well-known. In all these applications, knowledge of the melt flow of the composite material is necessary to design machinery for processing ...

Packaging Must Open Up to Single-Pass Inkjet

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July 30, 2005, ... than 16 years of experience in the digital printing industry, working for a "Who's Who" of leading-edge companies that include Barco Graphics, dotrix, and Agfa. He has spoken at international conferences ...

Converting Industry News

(Magazine)

July 30, 2005, ... specialty chemicals and plastics. The purpose of the partnership is to increase the adoption of leading-edge water-based acrylic technology in the adhesives and sealants industry by providing formulators ...

Reporter Clips

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June 29, 2005, ... to develop a comprehensive outline of the types of knowledge required by professionals involved at all levels of RFID technologies and applications. The project will look at all types of RFID, from low ...

New Products

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June 29, 2005, ... select tension values to be read out from either edge of the web. With input from tension transducers installed in the web path, unit works by amplifying transducer signal and displaying actual tension ...

Globally Speaking

(Flexpack)

June 29, 2005, ... high priority for the company is to put its production employees in a position to be successful, and Rooney maintains going gearless gives the press operators a competitive edge. The new press also positions ...

18 Ways to Cut Coating Costs

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June 29, 2005, ... These include inspection and retain samples required by the customer, sheet left on core at a splice, and edge trim losses. Others, however, are caused by poor materials, equipment failures, operator error, ...

PRINT & CONVERTER 05 New Product Digest

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June 29, 2005, ...  Componex, Edgerton, WI; 608/884-2201; componex.net The WINertia TQ is described as a breakthrough in live shaft technology. The idler is designed with a new torque coupling said to make the live shaft ...

New Products, Part 2

(Magazine)

May 30, 2005, ... water unit, oil storage unit, wastewater treatment unit, scrubbing unit, and power-generating unit. Dynamic Duo Detects Edges AccuWeb, Madison, WI; 608/223-0625; accuweb.com The WideArray Fusion ...

Converting Industry News

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May 30, 2005, ... and industry knowledge, is ideally placed to exploit the benefits of our [equipment]." ASSOCIATION NEWS PPA Has Its Own Web Site WASHINGTON, DC—The Paperboard Packaging Alliance (PPA), a joint initiative ...