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Cloud-Based Software | Remote Monitoring Gets a Boost

(Trends/Management)

December 07, 2014, Are you measuring your Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)? Remote monitoring in the cloud provides an enhanced solution for OEE If your facility isn’t measuring Overall Equipment Effectiveness ...

Coating Matters | Patch Coating for Precision Fluid Placement, Pt. 2

(Coating/Laminating)

October 20, 2014, ... is a pressure overshoot, then the fluid comes out as an increased velocity. Even if the pressure is stabilized, air in the system will allow the fluid to flow excessively. Measuring and balancing pressure ...

Show Preview | Labelexpo Americas 2014 Enhances Focus on Package Printing

(Label/Tape)

August 04, 2014, ... and brushless actuator motors. At the heart of the new system is a small control module measuring just 6.5 x 4.5 x 1.5 in. with EtherNet/IP communication protocol for convenient uploading and downloading ...

Tobias Transmission Densitometers Evaluate Films

(Controls)

March 24, 2014, ... white transmission densitometers measures ISO visual diffuse optical density (OD) to 6.00D. This wide measuring range reportedly allows evaluation of many types of film, laminates, and substrates. The ...

TLMI Names Four Companies Eugene Singer Winners

(Label/Tape)

March 19, 2014, ... company category for the third time. Company president Greg Jackson says, “ …We strive daily to stand out in what we do. Recognition within the industry, especially considering the companies we are measuring ...

On Print | Digital Printing: New Year Resolution

(On Print)

January 19, 2014, ... Droplet trajectories are not all straight, and ink spreads on the substrate. Thus, output needs to be measured or at least compared to standard. Measuring Print Resolution Measuring print resolution ...

BYK-Gardner USA Offers Portable Spectrophotometer

(Inspection/Defect Detection)

November 16, 2013, ... of effect coatings: • Flake characterization: by measuring with a camera the visual impression of sparkling and graininess, simulating effect changes under direct and diffuse lighting conditions • ...

Gauge Blown Film Configurations with NDC Systems

(Flexpack News)

October 24, 2013, ... fixed-point IR FG710S transmission sensor for measuring the thickness of critical coextrusion layers. Both of these measurement options provide continuous measurement and display of blown film thickness. ...

Show Preview | CPP EXPO and PRINT 13 Share a Stage

(Print)

August 07, 2013, ... delivered with a measuring device. The double-edge titanium covered knife is made especially for this type of work and ensures a clean and quick cut through the polymer and fiberglass in the sleeve. The ...

Offset Printing | UBS Sees Cold Foil Applications Grow

(Carton Box)

April 01, 2013, ... Foiltone cold foil application process, when compared to traditional hot foiling, has a power requirement to foil a given sheet that is reduced by as much as 75%. This is calculated by measuring a cold ...

Static Beat | How Do Passive Dissipaters Neutralize Static?

(Static-Beat)

February 24, 2013, How does a static brush, a tinsel strand, or an ionizing cord neutralize static? Static charge can shock operators, ignite flammable solvent vapors, and attract dust to product. In emerging products, ...

Show Preview | ICE USA 2013

(Trends/Management)

February 04, 2013, ... for measuring mono-layer blown film thickness down to sub-micron levels in-process; non-radioactive alternatives for measuring applied silicone thickness during the coating process; and non-contact measurement ...

Coating | The Movement Toward Thinner Films and Coatings

(Coating/Laminating)

July 30, 2012, ... coating equipment design and proper modeling to optimize the equipment-fluid interactions are critical to precision coating these thinner layers. Measuring coated thickness also must be considered. Standard ...

Lithuanian Converter Opts for Speedmaster SX 74

(Flexpack)

May 21, 2012, ... intuitive and ergonomic operation, and a high level of automation. They offer a wide range of configurations with coating unit, perfecting device, and many additional features including various color measuring ...

AIMCAL: Tidland Gives Blades a ‘Sharper Image’

(Film Mfg.)

March 10, 2012, ... runout. The system, measuring approximately 3 x 3 x 2 ft, is compatible with Tidland Performance Series, Series C Swing and e-Knifeholder Class II and Class III blade cartridges. The standard grind angle ...

Coating Gauge Offered by Guangzhou Amittari Instruments Co.

(Coating/Laminating)

December 23, 2011, Measure coating thickness with gauge that meets many international standards, offers automatic substrate recognition, and has a wide measuring range  GUANGZHOU, P.R., CHINA | Guangzhou Amittari Instruments ...

Fixed Point Web Gauge from NDC Suited for Entry-Level Use

(Controls News)

October 20, 2011, NDC Infrared Engineering’s new fixed-point 8000-F web gauging system, which is part of the TDi family, features architecture built upon intelligent measurements and controls and is said to provide a cost-effective, ...

NDC Diversifies into Metals Business

(Controls News)

August 11, 2011, NDC Infrared Engineering, a leading manufacturer of web gauging equipment, acquires the IRM Group, manufacturers of measuring systems for the metals industries IRWINDALE, CA | NDC Infrared Engineering, ...

Static Beat: Surface Resistivity Testing

(Static Elimination)

May 31, 2011, ...  The surface resistivity of the sample in Figure 1 is determined by measuring the resistance (RMEAS) between a grounded circular electrode and an energized concentric ring electrode that both touch the ...

Static Beat: How To Measure Resistivity

(Static Elimination)

April 30, 2011, ... OH (2001), available at www.Keithley.com. The basic geometry for measuring the resistivity of a sample is in Figure 1. With voltage Vapplied on the Energized Electrode, current flows through the Material ...