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Testing Machines

(Magazine)

October 30, 2005, ... Surf microprocessor-controlled instrument performs high-speed, precision measurements of paper surface roughness under conditions that simulate those encountered during the printing process. Offers extended ...

Spellbound

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October 30, 2005, ... blue to form icy patterns. Silver is used to highlight the label and silver keylines are used effectively around key elements such as the “Bleue” and maple leaf in the central oval. The label is applied ...

A Communication from the PLACE Div. of TAPPI

(Magazine)

September 29, 2005, ... good idea. Consequences of such practice would include contaminated product, high factory maintenance costs, and health risks to workers. As an example, a laminator in one particular plant produced an ...

Seafood is Served

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September 29, 2005, ... of market development for Graphic Packaging, “Raw Seafoods wanted to respond to growing consumer demand for convenience by offering high quality seafood products that can be cooked easily and quickly in ...

Reporter Clips

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September 29, 2005, ... to its high-end flexographic presses. Says company president Per Fernqvist, “Many industries now look to premium, ready-to-apply labels as a way to attract attention and buyers. … Color sells!”  ...

New Products, Part 1

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September 29, 2005, ... martinautomatic.com Model ECPLT is an automatic splicer for high-speed, low-tension applications. Custom-engineered for a wide range of materials, including tissues, films, and nonwovens, model is available ...

More of the 411 on RFID

(Archive)

August 30, 2005, ... standards development and competition, and other factors on their decisions to implement or consider RFID technology, survey respondents gave “improved process efficiency” the highest rating, at 3.8 on ...

A Menu for Thickness Control

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August 30, 2005, ...  In the opposite case, where deposition goes higher and higher, eventually a point may occur when the mass of adhesive, coating, or primer is so large that the failure when applied to a substrate is ...

Reporter Clips

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August 30, 2005, ... Low-fogging adhesive is said to offer exceptionally high tack and peel strength and to bond well to a wide variety of surfaces. Donation to Aid Students MILWAUKEE, WI—Tailored Solutions has donated ...

Are We Outsourcing our Future?

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July 30, 2005, Over the last four decades, I have observed the America’s R&D fall from its high pedestal. In fact, I would suggest we are in a free fall. Material Science For most of my career, research and development ...

Goodbye to a Dear Friend

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July 30, 2005, ... to the US through Ellis Island and ultimately moved to Chicago. His adolescence in the city was tough, inspiring him to learn how to defend himself on the streets. At Holy Trinitiy High School, one teacher ...

Converting Industry News

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July 30, 2005, ... to re-startup on July 1, but the cost was high. One-third of Finland’s total exports are in paper industry products, and the situation impacted other Finnish industries (particularly road transport and ...

Brand Security & Authentication, Part 1

(Archive)

July 30, 2005, ... or counterfeiting is unfortunately a reality today—particularly in such fields as high-value spirits and other alcoholic drinks, perfumery, fashion clothing, sporting goods, computers, software, and electronic ...

Narrow Web What's Ne

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July 30, 2005, ... temperature, which optimizes the print quality, and the cutter/stacker enables user to select a solution suited to individual application. Features a 32-bit RISC processor said to ensure high-performance, ...

A Communication from the PLACE Div. of TAPPI

(Flexpack)

June 29, 2005, ... for poor quality control. It can serve as an additional protective measure to help ensure safe and high quality foods. A variety of methods are useful to incorporate antimicrobial agents into food packaging ...

Global Events & Trends

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June 29, 2005, ... on company profitability and the need for further rationalization of West European converting capacity.” Author Paul Gaster comments, “The highly competitive flexible packaging environment, especially ...

Materials

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June 29, 2005, ... emulsion said to have good wet-out characteristics. Flexo Inks Provide Sharp Images Uvitec Printing Ink, Lodi, NJ; 973/778-0737; uvitec.com The 97 Series of high-density flexo inks is designed ...

New Products, Part 2

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May 30, 2005, ... colors with four-color images or photos by using a special ICC profile that harmonizes the higher densities required when printing ECP, leaving photos in their natural state. Cure with Lower ...

Give Customer What He Wants

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May 30, 2005, ... advantage, because the product will be stronger. Changing to an acrylic PSA with tackifier added might make the material have higher peel adhesion and adhere better at lower temperatures. At other ...

Reporter Clips

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May 30, 2005, ... process for faster job turnaround, and it consistently produces an exceptionally high quality product. That combination makes it a perfect fit for us." Changeovers are accomplished by the exchange of ...