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Healthcare Packaging | App Turns Package into New Content Channel

(Carton Box)

December 04, 2013, ... IKEA, Wheaties, and Coke which are finding that blipps, snipps, zapps, and layars (among others emerging on the landscape) add interactivity to consumer campaigns. It’s time for the healthcare industry ...

Coating Matters | Hot Melt Coating Technology, Part 1

(Coating/Laminating)

October 15, 2013, ... solvent emissions, and solvent recovery. With hot melt adhesives, the costs are in the mastication and energy to heat the adhesive to processable temperatures. Comparatively, the solvent system is more ...

On Print | Impact of 3-D Printing on the Converting Industry

(On Print)

September 26, 2013, ...  Direct deposit 3-D inkjet printing uses either ultraviolet (UV)-cured or meltable polymer (wax-like) inks. During the process, both the ink and the printheads are heated to get jettable viscosities. ...

Henkel Opens Adhesives Plant in Shanghai

(Adhesives)

September 22, 2013, ... cut by 90% due to special translucent roofs which let the daylight in. There is also a system for recovering waste heat, and the factory includes innovative filling equipment designed to prevent leaks ...

Market Trends | Profile of North American Label Industry

(Label/Tape)

August 12, 2013, ... emerging in the label market. Hot melt glue-applied wrap-around labels and heat shrink sleeves are significantly challenging the main labeling technologies. Wrap-around labels are making strong inroads ...

Show Preview | What’s Behind the Curtain at Labelexpo Europe 2013

(Label/Tape)

July 29, 2013, ... topics will take place in the Experience Theatre. Package Printing Workshops will be held in Hall 12 where Xeikon will showcase digital printing of cartons using a 3500 model, and Nuova GIDUE will produce ...

Trends | The Future of Package Printing

(Print)

July 17, 2013, ... technology allows for direct-to-plastic printing prior to thermoforming. The technology uses specialty heat-tolerant inks that dry instantly when applied to roll-fed plastics, yet remain malleable during ...

ITW Dynatec's Adhesive Applicator Offers Streak-Free Result

(Adhesive Coating)

April 17, 2013, ... to 1,000 mpm or more. Applicator is called ideal for heat sensitive materials such as thin PP and PE films, and unit is said to provide consistent coating on irregular surfaces. Coat weight and coverage ...

Inca Application Analyzes Data to Aid Productivity

(News | New Products)

March 26, 2013, The ReporterPro offers analysis of job, customer, and machine production data   CAMBRIDGE, UK | Inca Digital Printers announces the launch of Inca ReporterPro, said to be a user-friendly analytics ...

Davis-Standard Launches Extrusion Coating Line

(Coating)

March 22, 2013, ... delivered in as little as six months, includes flexible packaging unwinder; corona treaters; extrusion laminator; gravure primer coater dryer; pull roll with nip; winder; company’s electrically heated, ...

Microwaveable Package Brings Home the Bacon with Top Product of Year Award

(Metallizing)

March 09, 2013, ... Goldfish crackers from Pepperidge Farm, Norwalk, CT. Winning accolades once again is Graphic Packaging, Consumer Products Div., Lawrenceburg, TN, for metallizing and converting. The heat sealable, reclosable ...

Show Preview | ICE USA 2013

(Trends/Management)

February 04, 2013, ... keynote sessions presented everyday to launch the conference program. In addition, the Technology Showcase Theater on the show floor allows exhibitors to present their latest innovations. These presentations ...

Show Preview | Graphics of the Americas

(Print)

January 03, 2013, ... will present a special session, "Workflow Automation—More than Just Print Automation," on Thursday, February 21, at 2 p.m. at the Expo Theatre on the show floor. Esko (Booth 1135) demonstrates a wide ...

On Print | Digital Print at Labelexpo

(Label/Tape)

October 24, 2012, ... with new software suites for different applications, for example, heat transfer label capability so that printers of plastic tubes, tubs, and pails now have an efficient digital option. Both companies ...

Show Preview | Pack Expo Intl. 2012

(Print)

October 17, 2012, ... for food and beverage, electronics, and drug packaging.  Rollprint Packaging Products (Booth E-7662) is launching Chameleon Peel, a new proprietary color-changing sealant technology for heat-seal applications. ...

Microwaveable Packaging | Robust Growth Predicted

(Carton Box)

October 16, 2012, ... and even temperature around the product to promote uniform heating. Food processors have come to terms with the steam issue by incorporating an integral vent, essentially a controlled-release feature ...

Flint Group Offers EkoCure UV LED Inks

(Curing)

September 16, 2012, ... manufacturing space is increased; UV LED lamps are nearly maintenance free; no mercury bulb replacement and disposal costs; expanded capability to run heat-sensitive materials with less heat management ...

On Print | Inkjet at drupa

(Carton Box)

September 03, 2012, ... packaging. It is food contact capable (the handicap with UV inkjet and liquid toners), uses only moderate heat (dry toner’s drawback), and the substrate does not need to be absorbent (normal aqueous inkjet). ...

On Print | Electrophotography for Packaging

(On Print)

August 06, 2012, ... limit initial capital outlay while building sales. Dry toner requires direct heat to fuse the powder to the substrate. As the temperature is above the softening point of film plastics, those popular for ...

Labelexpo Americas | Mission Possible

(Label/Tape)

July 12, 2012, ... a few minutes, the ink presets are ready for downloading and use. Works on a wide range of coverage and substrates and is compatible with all types of heat-set, non-heatset, and UV-set offset printing ...