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On Print | Conductive Inks & Coatings

(Coatings)

February 21, 2013, ... and coatings. Films and papers with conductive coatings or print represent the largest substrate market within printed electronics. Two materials are at the heart of this application: indium tin oxide ...

Enercon Webinars to Cover Treating & Web Handling

(News | New Products)

February 11, 2013, Corona treating basics and handling thin films in and out of treaters are the subjects of two March webinars   MENOMONEE FALLS, WI | Enercon reports two upcoming webinars in March. • March 7: “Corona ...

Show Preview | ICE USA 2013

(Trends/Management)

February 04, 2013, ... for improving the mechanical and barrier properties of flexible packaging materials. The second session features Innovations in Traditional Barrier Enhancements for packaging films. And the third session ...

MaraTech Honored for Green Programs

(Substrates)

January 15, 2013, ... reprocessing specialty papers and films, and this is the second consecutive year it has earned the honor. The Green Masters Program is a free, independent, objective, points-based “green” certification ...

New Macro Technology Division Offers Extrusion Aid

(Extrusion Coating)

January 01, 2013, Division will aid film and sheet extrusion operations with consulting and services   MISSISSAUGA, ON, CANADA | Extrusion systems manufacturer Macro Engineering & Technology has created a new division ...

Readers Choice: Top 11 New Products of 2012

(Coatings)

January 01, 2013, ... when we compiled the top products of 2012, that we found adhesives, films, printing presses, doctor blades, and a variety of coatings on the list. How We Compile the List Each week throughout the year, ...

Flint Launches Letterpress Digital Plates

(News | New Products)

December 18, 2012, ... the finest details without any loss of film-related quality limitations, such as dust, scratches, nicks, etc. As a result of the elimination of film and chemicals for film processing, handling becomes ...

Eastman Polymers Offer Durable Transparency for IMD

(Label/Tape)

October 22, 2012, ... electronics, automotive, and medical devices with the addition of a clear plastic substrate molded behind a decorative film or foil. Company says these clear polymers allow backlighting options that ...

Show Preview | Pack Expo Intl. 2012

(Print)

October 17, 2012, ... and waste. Ideally suited for high-mix, low-volume applications that require a large number of label varieties. ExxonMobil (Booth E-8114) will exhibit Metallyte high barrier film with significant reductions ...

What's New with Primers, and a visit to old friend

(Tom’s Poly Ploys)

October 17, 2012, ... acetate (EVA) onto oriented polyester film (OPET), and the like.  For these products, simple primers such as polyethylene-imine (PEI) and process enhancers such as corona treating and flame priming work ...

Sustainability | Q&A with Kyla Fisher

(Carton Box)

October 11, 2012, ... compounds leaching into food and beverage products as well as at end-of-life disposal. At PaperWorks, we are seeing more requests for biodegradable film in windows on cartons and in blister packs. However, ...

Coating Matters | Understanding Rheology

(Coating/Laminating)

October 01, 2012, ... expansions, and diminishing patterns in polymer-forming equipment, the polymer responds to form the sheet, film, or product shape we need. Key to Optimum Equipment Design: Rheology The viscosity of ...

Printing, Converting, and Material Innovations at PACK EXPO International 2012

(Print)

September 19, 2012, ... It also streamlines manufacturing by eliminating the need for separate lidding and capping processes. The 1-Seal lid provides an air- and water-tight seal without the need for film or foil. The IML process ...

Acucote Offers New Service and Adhesives

(Coating/Laminating)

August 27, 2012, ... migration could be an issue, has specific adhesion to polyester-based, powder-coated paints and can be used for surfaces that have a thin film of processing oil. It is said to be a good fit for medium ...

PCT Engineered Systems and Breit Offer Converting Line

(Coating/Laminating)

August 19, 2012, ... anti-counterfeiting features. This low-cost and environmentally friendly process utilizes a reusable film to micro-emboss decorative effects into the surface of energy-curable varnishes. The BroadBeam ...

Heidelberg, BASF Report on Printed Electronics Project

(Label/Tape)

August 03, 2012, ... hybrid materials consisting of inorganic and organic components allowing for perfect electronic functionality in the printed film. Over the past three years, new integrated production processes for innovative ...

Erema Opens Center for Reclaimed Plastic Trials

(Flexpack)

July 25, 2012, ... to run their reclaim on blown film,) cast film, or injection molding equipment at the same time their sample scrap materials are being reprocessed on any of a variety of the company’s recycling systems. ...

PACK EXPO Intl. 2012 Highlights Printing, Converting & Material Innovations

(Print)

July 23, 2012, ... in the mold. This process change means thinner gauge films can be used, reducing the amount of raw materials needed and decreasing manufacturing costs. The technology results from the collaboration between ...

Davis-Standard Retrofit Boosts Production at Mid South Extrusion

(Flexpack News)

July 16, 2012, ... new metallocene-based coextruded film product called ExtrudTuff. Mid South’s production and quality limits were addressed through the application of new technology using Davis Standard’s pilot line. “Demand ...

Labelexpo Americas | Mission Possible

(Label/Tape)

July 12, 2012, ... Release Coatings Dow Corning (Booth 3511) will introduce its Syl-Off Emulsion Silicone Release Coatings for Filmic Substrates, including Syl-Off EM7934 Coating and Syl-Off EM7935 Coating. These products ...