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Aspen Products Expands Paper Tableware Production

(News | New Products)

July 02, 2018, ... market demands, so that by 2016, even with the factory’s three existing flexo presses running three shifts, five days a week, Aspen was struggling to provide printed material to the converting lines, and ...

SP Thermoforming Launches Carousel Design

(Flexpack)

June 26, 2018, ... and offers a host of standard features including airflex form and seal bellows with pressure control, as well as stepper motors for indexed drive, lockable form and seal heads, cross cut, and positive ...

IMDA Awards | In-Mold Innovation & Sophistication Lead the Way

(IML/IMD)

June 13, 2018, ... Observations: Impressive throughout, this "miracle" package protects the shelf-stable product and eliminates the need for refrigeration. IML with a barrier label enables the package to overcome some serious ...

Web Industries Expands Indiana Facility

(Flexpack)

June 04, 2018, ... presses to provide water- or solvent-based printing. It also houses a propriety-designed wide-web spooler capable of transverse winding slit materials on spools to 50 in. wide and 60 in. in OD, with slit ...

IoPP Names Winners of 2018 AmeriStar Awards

(Flexpack)

May 29, 2018, ... Fresh Gum Wallet — Perfetti Van Melle With a VELCRO Brand PRESS-LOK closure and AMCOR Flexibles PushPop technology, this double-gusseted wallet pack is not only eye-catching but also offers a flexible, ...

Hazen Paper Wins AIMCAL Honors

(Coating/Laminating)

May 23, 2018, ... for a multi-dimensional presentation that enhances the brand. Judges were impressed with the effect: “This carton has pizzazz,” said one. “It really jumps out,” agreed another, and they concluded, “It’s ...

Static Beat | Use Static Splices with Metallized Films

(Static-Beat)

May 21, 2018, Static splices suppress sparks from metallized webs and films with conducting traces when splices pass over metal rollers. Static splices suppress sparks from metallized webs and films with conducting ...

Converting Outlook | Flexo Is On The Go For 2018

(Flexography)

May 14, 2018, ... inspection systems. Press equipment manufacturer Retroflex, Inc. also sees the outlook for flexo as bright and including investment in add-ons. “While complete flexo printing line sales con- tinue to ...

Slitting Rewinding | Waste Not, Want Not

(Slit)

May 13, 2018, ... can include but are not limited to controlling and saving tensions, contact roll pressures and overspeed settings and slit width patterns involving automatic knife positioning systems. “The PLC job storage ...

EyeC America Displays Inspection Equipment

(Controls)

May 12, 2018, ... enables the printer to run the press as well as the rewinder at maximum speed, reduce overruns, and guarantee the delivery of only flawless products. The Proofiler 400 DT allows printers, pharmacists, ...

Applied Motion Products Offers New Drives

(Controls)

May 09, 2018, STRAC Stepper Drives are said to be well suited for AC-Powered applications requiring maximum power WATSONVILLE, CA | Applied Motion Products expands its family of STR Stepper Drives with two new AC-powered ...

Colorite Talks About TPEs for Medical Apps

(Flexpack)

May 07, 2018, ... medical-grade compounds, says recent regulatory and market drivers, including cost pressures, are generating a material choice debate about polyvinyl chloride (PVC), thermoplastic elastomer (TPE), and ...

Pouch Making | Ensuring Quality Pouches

(Bag Pouch)

May 07, 2018, ... relies on temperature, pressure and sealing time to produce a proper seal. “Weak seals are usually caused by the lack of the proper amount of one of these factors,” Rosenow says. During the setup of the ...

GMG Details Plans for INFO*FLEX

(Controls)

April 28, 2018, ... GMG Americas. “OpenColor separation profiles allow package designers and prepress companies to simulate different color combinations and production variables without having to go on press to check the ...

Coating Matters | Advances in Slot Die Technology for Hot Melt Adhesives, Part 1

(Coating/Laminating)

April 24, 2018, ... slot die at the same pressure, velocity and volumetric flow rate across the entire opening. Because temperature does not influence the slot die operation, the equipment can be manufactured and maintained ...

BALDWIN Acquires Digital Ink System

(News | New Products)

April 17, 2018, ... ink trains—or can upgrade existing "pump and rail" systems—reportedly providing more precise density control at all press speeds with significant cost savings. The system is said to eliminate ink contamination ...

Techkon Solution Said to Increase Color Accuracy

(News | New Products)

April 11, 2018, ... increased color accuracy and consistency. Company says significant makeready savings can now be achieved at a price that is affordable for printers of all sizes. The unit can measure a press control ...

Cortec Celebrates Expansion of Facility

(Flexpack)

April 10, 2018, ... the completion of the project. The company says it was honored to have the Cambridge mayor present at the ceremony, along with members of the press and representatives of the local bank and contractor ...

Provident Offers Scanning Microscope

(News | New Products)

April 02, 2018, ... make savings by reducing press set-up time and waste. Its design allows the camera to be placed on flat material and/or ceramic, chrome, or steel cylinders. The internal high-tech motors can be stepped ...

GEW Launches Next-Generation UV Monitor

(News | New Products)

March 31, 2018, ... UV sensors that give continuous monitoring of UV output on a press. Reportedly, the monitor provides effective ink curing by guaranteeing output from the lamp and reflector system.  A simple user interface ...