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Hitting the Ground Running

(Yo's Yarns)

November 07, 2011, ... issues in his column “Web Lines“; Kelly Robinson, who addresses electrostatic issues in his column “Static Beat“; and Mark Miller, who tackles coating concerns in his column “Coating Matters.”   Our ...

PFFC Relaunch Led by Yolanda Simonsis & YTC Media

(Trends/Management News)

October 18, 2011, ... Kelly Robinson, whose "Static Beat" column offers problem-solving advice on static, and Mark Miller, who troubleshoots coating-related issues in "Coating Matters." PFFC, reports Simonsis, will continue ...

Power Up with the New PFFC!

(Yo's Yarns)

October 18, 2011, ... Lines” columnist Tim Walker, “Static Beat” columnist Kelly Robinson, and “Coating Matters” columnist Mark Miller. Deborah Donberg will continue to shore up our editorial efforts with her 30 years of converting ...

Contact Us Backup

(Uncategorized)

October 16, 2011, ...  Static Beat, Dr. Kelly Robinson: kelly.robinson@electrostaticanswers.com  Converting Perspectives, Susan Stansbury: susan@susanstansbury.com  Coating Matters, Mark Miller: mark@coatingtechservice.com ...

Inspection: Lighting the Way

(Controls)

August 21, 2011, ... that determine the camera and lamp types for a packaging press are: •the mix of substrates used •maximum printing speed •maximum print width •the desired resolution The substrates matter because ...

Pet Food Packaging: Evolution, Revolution & Innovation

(Flexpack)

August 18, 2011, ... shape provide tools for differentiation on a crowded and confusing shelf. Finishes range from high gloss to matte, and color palettes and designs evoke a range from natural through just plain indulgent. ...

Digital Printing: Digital Meets Demands

(Digital)

August 16, 2011, ... been running Xeikons for years, and our people are experienced, so it was just a matter of shifting gears to understand the quirks of this particular machine. And Xeikon was helpful in resolving the problems. ...

Green Converting: Landfill Diversion

(Green Converting)

August 16, 2011, ... after recycling—is composting as a means of limiting what ends up in a landfill. Composting is the process by which organic matter, usually food, is separated from other kinds of waste in an effort to ...

SVC To Explore Future Innovation at Annual Symposia

(News | New Products)

August 10, 2011, ... for presenting at the TechCon event, abstracts on the following technical subject matter are being accepted: • “Lab to Fab” Vacuum thin Film Manufacturing Processes • New Materials and Processes for ...

Holographic Technology: Pattern Pressing

(Print)

June 30, 2011, ... process that integrates “casting” and “curing” techniques to form a consistent high quality surface that can include ultra-high gloss, matte, and holographic finishes on a variety of substrates. An ultraviolet ...

Webinar on Steam Remoisturization for Paper-Based Labels

(Web Handling)

June 05, 2011, ... for Tuesday, June 14, at 11 A.M. (Eastern) on the subject of Steam Remoisturization Technology for Paper-Based Label Manufacturers. Speakers  include PFFC’s own “Coating Matters” monthly columnist Mark ...

Coating, Not Printing

(Coating/Laminating)

May 31, 2011, ... a coating technique will provide the necessary tools to optimize a product, while other applications may require a printing technique to meet the functionality. Remember: Coating and Printing Matter!  ...

Green Converting: Is IML Sustainable?

(Label/Tape)

February 28, 2011, ... without any paper or film label substrate. Finally, shrink sleeving covers the entire container with a high gloss film. No matter which of these labeling methods is chosen, they all share one very ...

Surface Treating: Promoting Adhesion

(Surface Prep)

February 28, 2011, ... barrier discharge (DBD). A DBD is a non-thermal radio frequency (RF) fourth-state-of-matter plasma with a gas discharge maintained between electrodes separated by at least one dielectric barrier. Atmospheric ...

Counting Clicks

(Magazine)

February 28, 2011, ... matte versions and have been formulated to accept UV ink utilizing UV inkjet printers. Rhino Performance Products | www.rhinoperforms.com Coater Has Modular Design A new coater features a modular ...

Antimicrobial Patent

(Flexpack)

January 31, 2011, PITTSBURGH, PA | The US Patent Office has issued to Biosafe a composition of matter patent on the siloxane polymer that is the keystone of the company's PITTSBURGH, PA | The US Patent Office has issued ...

ICE-ing | The Best Part

(Trends/Management)

January 31, 2011, Who would argue that the best part of any cake is the icing? There must be a study someplace that suggests, for most practical matters, the icing is the Who would argue that the best part of any cake is ...

Technical Report: A Rheology Lesson

(Coating/Laminating)

January 31, 2011, ... quality of your operation. Mark Miller, author of PFFC's “Coating Matters” column, is an independent consultant in the roll-to-roll coating industry and owner of Coating Tech Service, Eau Claire, WI. ...

Biosafe Receives Polymer Patent for Antimicrobial

(Coating)

December 12, 2010, The US Patent Office has issued a composition of matter patent to Biosafe, Inc., on the siloxane polymer that is the keystone of the company's proprietary antimicrobial technology PITTSBURGH, PA | The US ...

Coating Takes Heat

(Coating/Laminating)

November 30, 2010, T-605-C single-pass, two-part aqueous matte coating can be used on most plastic film. It can withstand heat seal temperatures to 350 deg F. When properly T-605-C single-pass, two-part aqueous matte coating ...