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ePS CONNECT: a Springboard for Success in 2023

(Upcoming Conference News)

January 20, 2023, ... facing tough economic conditions that are putting pressure on businesses. Many countries are facing energy crises. When it’s more important than ever to reduce downtime, eliminate inefficiencies and rationalize ...

Important Considerations When Choosing an OEM

(Equipment/Machines - Converting)

January 01, 2023, After visiting industry trade shows like Pack Expo and seeing the impressive new technology demonstrated by Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMS) By Scott Fuller, Pouch Equipment Product Line Manager, ...

Automating the Die-cutting Process for Zero-fault Production

(Equipment/Machines - Converting)

November 27, 2022, ... pressures to deliver high quality at top speed in shorter runs with less waste, whilst also being equipped to handle new types of board with more recycled content. E-commerce has changed packaging dynamics. ...

HOW TO: Combine the Capabilities of a Duplex Center Winder with the Productivity Gains of a Turret

(Coating/Laminating)

November 06, 2022, ... the productivity gains of a turret. The 900MC can rewind to a 32” diameter and will handle materials including paper, primary films, flexible packaging laminations, pressure sensitives, and label stock. ...

Discovering the Correct Covering and Coating

(News | New Products)

October 30, 2022, ... to produce an optimal final product. Rubber coverings are temporary, and generally have a predictable lifespan unless a catastrophic event damages the surface (i.e., web wrap up, excessive pressure, etc.). ...

A Q&A With CMD on Pouch Converting Industry

(Bag Pouch)

October 09, 2022, ... (Compressed Natural Gas) and RNG (Renewable Natural Gas) refueling markets. Custom engineering and product development are available from the 45,000 sq. ft. Technology Center. Experienced CMD technical ...

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries America Corrugating Machinery Division Launches New Mitsubishi Prefeeder for EVOL at Corrugated Week 2022

(News | New Products)

October 05, 2022, ... represent the latest evolution of the company’s EVOL AR Remote Assistance Augmented Reality Program. With some customers reporting an impressive 50% reduction in downtime, EVOL AR allows North America-based ...

Thinking Inside and Outside the Coating Box

(News | New Products)

October 02, 2022, ... such as discounts and competitions. Tackling problems on the fly and in the pressroom or coating shop environment is something that most companies would like to keep to the minimum. Manufacturers certainly ...

Signode Highlights Corrugated-industry First Technology At Corrugated Week 2022

(News | New Products)

October 02, 2022, ... portfolio. Select highlights include: GCU-3 corrugated unitizer The GCU-3 compresses and straps corrugated loads utilizing a modular head design for easy operation and maintenance. Equipped with ...

Maximizing Revenue with Label Materials on Hand

(Equipment/Machines - Printing)

June 19, 2022, ... SurePress, Epson America, Inc. Converters have always focused on creating high-value labels as efficiently as possible. That has become an even greater focus recently as label and packaging converters ...

Compact Foilers Installs Latest Cold Foil Module at Philtone Litho

(News | New Products)

April 12, 2022, ... Standards, FSC, as well as Sedex and EcoVadis for the Ethical supply chain. The company, which operates a 24-hour workflow, offers a full range of services from pre-press to finishing and delivery with ...

Comexi Will Expand Its Presence in the Middle East with a Showroom at Madayn Plastic Company

(News | New Products)

March 02, 2022, ... Madayn Plastic has acquired a Comexi F2 ML flexographic press and a Comexi ML2 Evolution laminator, as well as a Reifenhäuser Blown Film. The three machines will be installed in the facility that the ...

Flexocolor Leads the Way in Delivering Flexo Productivity With Investment in Pureflexo™ Printing From Miraclon

(News | New Products)

February 28, 2022, Spanish prepress provider, Flexocolor, has become the first in Spain to offer its customers the increased productivity and reduced downtime enabled by PureFlexo Printing from Miraclon. Spanish prepress ...

How tesa’s Single-use Tape Offerings Can Improve Printing Operations

(Coating/Laminating)

February 20, 2022, For press operators, efficiency, consistency and quality are of the utmost priority. By Joe Morgan, Key Account Manager, tesa tape, inc. Press operators prioritize efficiency, consistency and ...

Taking Control of Static

(Surface Prep)

February 13, 2022, ... can increase static. Operating Setpoints Static increases with higher nip pressures, higher web tensions, touching polymer or rubber rollers, moving over spreader rollers, and with higher line ...

Baldwin Brings New Connected Technology to FEFCO Technical Seminar

(News | New Products)

October 14, 2021, ... making it the ideal addition for product enhancement. Lastly, Baldwin’s FlexoDry2™ infrared dryer, developed for corrugated flexo printing presses, utilizes patented Diamond IR lamps capable of reducing ...

CMD Introduces New Pouch Machine Redesign at Pack Expo Las Vegas

(News | New Products)

October 13, 2021, ... Pouch System has been redesigned to answer those needs most urgently expressed by converters. The improved design retains the technology and benefits offered in the original design, including: Irresistibly ...

Non-Contact Laser Gauges Pave the Way for Higher Accuracy Length and Speed Measurements at Converting Plants

(Slit)

September 29, 2021, ... manufacturing production costs and improving process control. By Jerome Dapore, Technical Product Manager at NDC Technologies More than ever before, converters are being pressured to deliver higher ...

Best Practices: Corona Treating Pretreated Films Prior to Converting

(Flexpack)

August 01, 2021, ... applications, you will immediately see failed adhesion that will literally stop the press. Or, you may see imperfect results that your quality control team will catch before you ship the product. Worse ...

Properly Select a Web Guide for Your Operation

(Equipment/Machines - Converting)

June 30, 2021, ... with better traction on the web. Smooth rollers on the other hand may be needed for delicate webs such as thin foils. Grooved surfaces may create a permanent impression on the foils because Type ...