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TAPPI Journal Announces New Editorial Board Members

(News | New Products)

January 11, 2023, ... his expertise in flexible packaging and polymer composites to TJ. Maria Soledad Peresin, Ph.D., is assistant professor, Forest Biomaterials, at Auburn University. She holds a Ph.D. in Forest Biomaterials ...

The Versatility of UV Curing

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December 15, 2022, ... energy. A reaction of this nature creates strong bonds between molecules and drives the creation of long polymer chains. To the observer, UV curing instantly transforms liquid-like materials that are wet-to-the ...

Flint Group Supports Global CEFLEX Packaging Project

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December 15, 2022, ... a monopolymer PP duplex laminated barrier pouch in non-food applications. The next stage of the project will see the creation of an industrial scale QRP waste processing plant, which is anticipated to ...

For Composite Packaging Recycling, the Future is Now

(Flexpack)

December 04, 2022, ... packaging designs often combine different polymers such as PET, PA, EVOH and polyolefins, and complement these polymer films with metal layers like aluminum foil or vacuum metallization. In another study, ...

The Value of Atmospheric Plasma

(Surface Prep)

November 20, 2022, ... or makeup. Linear Plasma’s Capabilities - Materials and Applications Linear Plasma opens up numerous surface treating applications such as polymer foam, extruded boards, sheets, panels (up to 2 meters ...

The Pros and Cons of Flexo vs. Gravure Printing

(Print)

October 16, 2022, ... differences that are noteworthy. Basics of Flexo Printing Flexo typically utilizes a polymer or elastomer image carrier. This could be a: Sleeve Cylinder Plate The image carrier is engraved ...

Thinking Inside and Outside the Coating Box

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October 02, 2022, ... polymers can considerably improve barrier resistance. The drawback, seldom mentioned, is that the positive environmental credentials associated with paper and paperboard could be regarded as being compromised. ...

Baldwin Technology Partners With Fi-Tech to Represent Textile and Nonwoven Finishing Technologies in North America

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October 02, 2022, ... polymer, textiles, converting, perforated products and tobacco processing. Fi-Tech also maintains a spare parts inventory for many of the companies it represents. “With the increasing demand of Baldwin’s ...

TAPPI European PLACE Conference Offers Valuable Educational and Networking Opportunities

(Upcoming Conference News)

September 26, 2022, ... in the areas of polymers, laminates, adhesives, coatings and extrusion. There’s still time to register, but don’t delay! The next TAPPI European PLACE won’t take place until 2025. Learn more on the Division’s ...

Sun Chemical to Highlight the “Power of Sustainable Packaging” at PACK EXPO International 2022

(Upcoming Conference News)

September 26, 2022, ... make packaging lighter in weight by removing polymer layers from the packaging, as well as offering improved laminate flexibility. SunBar (Aerobloc) coatings are cost-effective, and press-ready, allowing ...

Plastics and packaging – understanding test and inspection solutions

(Flexpack)

September 11, 2022, ... we pride ourselves on building robust instruments for industrial environments that offer customers the simplest and most reliable method of achieving characterization results from their polymer samples. ...

After a successful opening of The Flexo Xperience Center - MacDermid Graphics Solutions, SOMA and partners focus on addressing everyday flexographic printing issues

(Flexography)

September 06, 2022, ... explore state-of-the-art solutions. It includes a full suite of the latest prepress software, plate and print analysis technologies, thermal and solvent platemaking systems, and liquid photopolymer platemaking ...

Rust to Tech: Part 4

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September 05, 2022, ...  Sustainability with newer recyclable polymers as an alternative to biodegradables; and Printed electronics specifically with growth in the healthcare industry. Digital Manufacturing Procter ...

Davis-Standard at Labelexpo Americas 2022

(Upcoming Conference News)

August 31, 2022, ... Illinois, September 13-15. The company’s portfolio of extrusion coating and liquid coating machinery technology will be promoted. From scale-up to production, Davis-Standard offers customized polymer ...

Saperatec to Showcase Breakthrough Delamination Approach to Composite Packaging Recycling At K Fair in Düsseldorf

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August 14, 2022, ... composite packaging, as well as other materials combining plastics with metal, glass and paper. Outside the packaging realm, possibilities include vastly improved recycling for glass-polymer composites ...

Keynote Speaker Announced for TAPPI’s 18th Biennial European PLACE Conference

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August 07, 2022, ... the only event of its kind in Europe that focuses on Polymers, Laminations, Adhesives, Coatings and Extrusion (PLACE). Speakers include not only experts from the industry, but many top academicians from ...

Sustainable Machinery Performance and Smart Factory Solutions Brought To You By Davis-Standard at K2022

(Upcoming Conference News)

July 24, 2022, ... and needed flexibility for processing various polymers at changing web widths. The motorized deckling adjustment promotes safe operation, and an optional way-encoder reduces waste during product changeover. ...

Sustainability Beyond Recyclability

(Flexpack)

July 04, 2022, ... polymers are reduced in size via grinding, then they are melted, pelletized and mixed with virgin resins during extrusion. Both PET-PCR from water and soda bottles, as well as PCR-PE from milk jugs are ...

There’s More than One Way to Treat a Film

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June 26, 2022, ... the late 19th century that low pressure plasmas can react with surfaces and form new materials (including polymers) [The Foundations of Vacuum Coating Technology, Donald M. Mattox Berlin Heidelberg: Springer ...

SEI Laser Converting Chooses Vetaphone for Surface Treatment

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May 30, 2022, ... substrates from paper and carton to plastic films and foils. Renowned as the inventors of what is known globally as corona treatment, Vetaphone has a unique knowledge bank relating to all types of polymer-based ...