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SOMA Hosts AI in Flexography event at Flexo Xperience Center

(News | New Products)

October 07, 2024, ... innovations in AI-driven automation. The event will also include live system demonstrations of the SOMA Optima2 Intelligent flexo press, the SOMA S-Mount plate mounter, and the SOMA Anilox Management System ...

Converter Requirements Toward Inks and Printability

(Bag Pouch)

September 22, 2024, ... saturation (Chroma) of a color along with how light or dark a color looks. Amount of pigment can affect color strength, while the color of the substrate and the drying or absorption properties also impact ...

Mundet Inc. Celebrates 95th Anniversary as Printing Industry Leader

(News | New Products)

September 15, 2024, ... of innovation and its gravure printing is a reliable, high-quality method where graphic excellence and production volume are paramount. The company was most recently recognized at the 2022 Golden Cylinder ...

Part Three of a Three-Part Series: Ultrasonic Drying of Biodegradable Molded Recycled Paper

(Equipment/Machines - Converting)

September 15, 2024, ... work zone, because the relatively small amount of evaporated water will not affect the quality of drying. Drying Methodology and Procedure It was decided to divide the tests into two subgroups within ...

Sticking Points in Electronics Labeling

(Coating/Laminating)

September 11, 2024, ... industries such as automotive, aerospace and electronically-powered medical devices. Suffice it to say that in environments where cleanliness is paramount, such as medical equipment or aerospace electronics, ...

HOW TO: Build a Better Chamber

(HOW TO Guide)

September 08, 2024, ... except for different tips. However, there can be remarkable differences in their performance, all of which can and do show up on press. Doctor blades, aka metering blades, control the amount of ink that ...

Siegwerk, Tripack and Multi-Plastics to Unveil APR Approved Shrink Sleeve at Label Expo Americas 2024

(Upcoming Conference News)

August 30, 2024, ... their expertise to unveil a groundbreaking APR approved fully recyclable shrink sleeve water bottle project for the English Mountain Spring Water Company at Label Expo Americas 2024, September 10-12 in ...

Part Two of a Three-Part Series: Ultrasonic Drying of Biodegradable Molded Recycled Paper

(Flexpack)

August 25, 2024, ... procedure that determines the amount of water absorbed into the surface by uncoated and coated paper, paperboard and corrugated fiberboard samples in a set period of time, in this particular test, 1,800 ...

Adapting for Digital or Conventional Labels

(Flexpack)

August 11, 2024, ... files for an extremely fast-running digital press with the least amount of touches — and the fewest changeovers of print stocks? Automating production as much as possible, from a Web2Print or MIS system, ...

Improved Uptime, Set up Time, and Lower Scrap Rates Help Deliver Products in a Timely Manner at a Competitive Price

(Bag Pouch)

August 11, 2024, ... the math. When you consider the amount of down-time and scrap that we created with the first machines that we purchased, along with the fact that the Totani runs between 35%-40% faster than our other machine, ...

Static Eliminators: Solutions for Winders, Unwinders and Slitters

(Static-Beat)

August 04, 2024, ... customer applications. Even small amounts of static charges on webs entering winding rolls can cause problems because rolls store all the charges on the long length of web being wound. Choosing the right ...

Go with the Float: CCL announces extended range of floatable polyolefin shrink sleeves that support PET recycling

(Label/Tape)

July 30, 2024, Design for Recycling: EcoFloat shrink sleeves support the recycling of the rigid packaging in the PET, HDPE and PP recycling steams Design for Recycling: EcoFloat shrink sleeves support the recycling ...

Consider Wool an Eco-Friendly Industrial Material

(Web Handling)

July 28, 2024, ... versatility, wool conveyor belts offer a reliable and eco-friendly solution for industries ranging from food processing to textiles, where precision handling and product protection are paramount. Polishing ...

Driving Flexibility and Cost Savings With Modular Cutting Assemblies Exploring Alternatives to Inflexible Purpose-built Production Equipment

(Equipment/Machines - Converting)

July 21, 2024, ... are flexible and support more agile manufacturing. You can integrate the equipment into existing production lines or as part of new ones. You can also mount the modules in any position.
 Integration ...

Eagle Flexible Packaging, Inc. Acquires State-of-the-Art SOMA Optima2 Wide Web Flexographic Printing Press

(News | New Products)

July 14, 2024, ... printing operations. Equipped with the latest in automation to include automated plate mounting, auto registration and speeds at or above 1,600 feet per minute, this press offers unparalleled capabilities, ...

The Past, Present and Future of Corrugated Die Cutting

(Equipment/Machines - Converting)

July 14, 2024, ... efficient die-cutting processes - namely, rotary die cutting. A rotary die cutter uses a cylindrical die mounted on a rotating drum to cut, score or perforate materials as they pass through the machine. ...

Ultrasonic Drying of Biodegradable Molded Recycled Paper

(Coating/Laminating)

June 30, 2024, ... of the Curran dispersion (coating.) A sufficient amount of the Reef® dispersion was delivered to HTI for the tests. The test program has the following milestones: Coat both types of bowls (impregnated ...

Faustel – Battery Energy and Fuel Cell Market Q&A

(News | New Products)

June 24, 2024, ... base.  Maintaining our strong reputation for the highest quality equipment and unparalleled service is paramount.  Continuing to support our team to be their best on every project helps to keep our focus ...

Sustainability: A Journey Through Coating and Lamination Technology

(Coating/Laminating)

June 19, 2024, ... easy to reach passive inertia level in the size of several pounds. In order to manage that inertia, a larger amount of power is required. Low inertia components are obviously more expensive than generic ...

Paper Mills Forge Ahead with Speedy Delivery of High-Quality Parts

(Web Handling)

June 02, 2024, ... rings usually takes a considerable amount of time, from 20 weeks to as much as a year, as there are long lead times in receiving the necessary steel from mills. When replacement parts are required, a delay ...