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Gravure Print and Coating Quality Contenders

(Coating/Laminating)

November 08, 2023, ... so as to create a lower stress product. The resultant clear-coated layer is often of a high gloss but it can be of a matte finish or manipulated to produce a textured finish. The next stage in the process ...

Emerging Trends Steering Label Making Towards Sustainability

(News | New Products)

September 24, 2023, ... expectations with greener options. However, it’s not just the final product that matters. Each step of the label manufacturing process has its own effects on the environment as well. Whether it’s saving ...

Epson to Demonstrate SurePress and ColorWorks Label Printing Solutions at Labelexpo Europe 2023

(News | New Products)

September 06, 2023, Epson has announced it will be demonstrating its leading label printing solutions at Labelexpo Europe in Brussels September 11-14. Epson has announced it will be demonstrating its leading label printing ...

Apex International Hosts Repro Supplier Meet

(Slit)

August 07, 2023, ... by utilizing the remaining print stations for label and packaging embellishment elements.” He demonstrated the use of matte, gloss, and tactile lacquers to produce raised, paper feel, and 3-D effects ...

Future trends and new production monitoring tools within the converting industry

(News | New Products)

July 23, 2023, ... small outside diameter, and the total job length is pretty long; then yes, a double turret machine can “kill” downtime. On a dual shaft slitter, as a matter of fact, cycles would be pretty short in view ...

Swiss-Based Firm Richnerstutz AG Acquires EFI VUTEk Q5r Superwide Roll-to-Roll Printer; 100th VUTEk Qr Series Printer Sold by EFI

(News | New Products)

May 25, 2023, ... for a final protective coating. UltraClear Coat prints inline, simultaneously with the image, saving time versus using a separate offline coating system, and can achieve a gloss or matte finish. Stutz ...

EFI’s Offerings at FESPA 2023 Offer Print Businesses Profitable Growth Opportunities

(News | New Products)

May 22, 2023, ... inline, simultaneously with the image – without slowing down production speeds in certain printer models – in gloss or matte finishes. EFI will present a portfolio of production inkjet printers at the ...

How a Full Lineup of Coatings Can Transform Packaging

(Coating/Laminating)

February 07, 2023, ... sheen and shelf appeal to the packaging. Matte coatings were invented to provide contrast to the gloss coatings, and these products have evolved into haptic coatings, changing the feel of the package. ...

Rust to Tech: Part 5

(Converting Perspectives)

January 01, 2023, ... enhanced safety, reduced roll damage, increased throughput and higher quality finished rolls – it’s only a matter of time before everyone will want higher levels of automation.” Smart technologies and ...

The Versatility of UV Curing

(News | New Products)

December 15, 2022, ... from the rest of the formulation, excimer UV curing is uniquely effective at creating matte surfaces that are anti-reflective, anti-glare and anti-fingerprint. Excimer lamps consist of a quartz tube ...

Americas Print Show 2022 – Premier Print Industry Inaugural Event Launches

(Upcoming Conference News)

August 15, 2022, ... breakout rooms for association meetings and seminars on technology, marketing, sales, workforce development, cybersecurity, supply chain, environmental matters and more. 5,000 firms represented by industry ...

The Right Level of Automation for Your Converting Project

(Equipment/Machines - Converting)

August 14, 2022, ... line shuts down because of poor quality. A true dedication to performance (accuracy and repeatability) sets some converters apart, so no matter what industry and what level of automation is required, the ...

Leveraging the Supply Chain Organization in Times of Crisis

(Foil)

May 04, 2022, ... This specialized foil is hard to produce but carries premium pricing and better return on investment than converter foil. The Political Landscape Recent shifts in global politics are complicating matters ...

Wink further expands Cylinder Competence Center

(News | New Products)

March 29, 2022, ... customers, minimum tolerances and maximum tool life are nowadays a matter of course. In addition, Wink's tools are often individually manufactured unique pieces that require a high degree of specialization ...

5 Ways Pouch Converting Technology Can Protect Your Materials Investment

(Bag Pouch)

March 06, 2022, ... estimated. Today’s machines offer sophisticated controls systems that are capable of automating much of the process. The unresolved step was not the capability of the machinery; rather, it was a matter ...

New range of beauty innovation from CHANEL with sustainable Sulapac material

(News | New Products)

February 16, 2022, ... sensory quality of the material; its resistance to heat variations; the unique sound of the jar closing; how it feels in the hand; and the depth of the matte satin finish engraved with the iconic double ...

3 Pandemic-Driven Trends That Are Changing the Packaging Industry

(News | New Products)

December 06, 2021, ... zipper snaps. Incorporating the tactical feel of films to include soft touch and matte finishes, and dieline configurations to expand past rounded corners into more uniquely shaped pouches, means there ...

Americas Print Show Premiers in Columbus, Ohio August 17-19, 2022

(News | New Products)

October 21, 2021, ... on technology, marketing, sales, workforce development, cybersecurity, supply chain, environmental matters and more. Approximately 5,000 firms will be represented by industry groups, and 10,000 targeted ...

Cosmo Films Ltd. Re-Launches Direct Thermal Printable Top Coated Label Films - BOPP Based Films with a Proprietary Coating

(News | New Products)

July 28, 2021, ... A non-tearable, cost effective, and extremely easy to use film offers a marvellous paper like matte finish producing a fine and sharp dark image on printing. With no involvement of additional high equipment ...

A Surge in Demand for Antimicrobial Protection

(Coatings)

June 27, 2021, ... matters most. However, the formulation of films is a fine-tuned process and incorporating a new technology into an existing product line is never an easy feat or without its challenges. Film manufacturers ...