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Taking the measure of surface treatment is a learning process

(Magazine)

August 31, 1996, ... many converters are being forced for the first time to learn the intricacies of printing on these "foreign" materials. Fortunately for these newcomers, long-time suppliers and converters of polypropylene, ...

Building quality into the web printing process

(Magazine)

April 30, 1995, ... of print quality, such as lateral and linear registration, both print-to-die and color-to-color, bar-code quality readability and perforation depth and quality to name a few? More than anything else, ...

What Is Web Cleaning, and Why Is It So Important?

(News | New Products)

October 14, 2024, Web cleaning is a crucial technology employed across various industrial processes, such as printing, coating, laminating and converting, to ensure the quality and cleanliness of continuous rolls or webs ...

TAPPI Foundation Awards 2024-2025 Scholarships

(News | New Products)

October 07, 2024, ... Coating, Printing and Surface Enhancement Division’s Robert W. Hagemeyer Scholarship Alana Hattenstein, Chemical Engineering, Auburn University, Paper and Board Division Scholarship Meegan Heerlyn, ...

PPC Announces Winners of 2024 North American Paperboard Packaging Competition

(News | New Products)

October 02, 2024, ... a carton can be. Rigid Box of the Year  Old Emmer Toasted Barrel  Submitted by TPC Printing & Packaging Beauty and strength go hand in hand with TPC Printing & Packaging’s rigid box for Old Emmer ...

Sandon Global, XSYS Enter Strategic Partnership to Achieve High Opacity Whites

(News | New Products)

October 01, 2024, ... has entered a strategic partnership with XSYS, the prepress solutions provider, to combine its expertise to help flexible packaging printers achieve higher opacity whites at no additional cost. Sandon ...

IST America to Present Innovative UV & LED Solutions at National Coil Coating Association Fall Technical Meeting

(News | New Products)

September 09, 2024, ... in an environmentally friendly manner with reduced carbon footprints. “UV and LED technology represent a game-changer for coil coaters, providing unparalleled speed and efficiency while significantly ...

IDENTCO’s High-Performance DuraChem Labels Suitable for a Variety of Industries

(News | New Products)

September 03, 2024, ... and liner combinations that allow for things like UV flexographic, digital pre-printing, and on-demand thermal transfer printing of variable information. In terms of application, this labels series offers ...

PSA Tapes Key to Enhancing EV Battery Design and Production

(Print)

August 29, 2024, ... battery cells by: Providing electrical insulation and flame resistance for busbars — flexible printed circuits that enhance cost savings and safety; Supporting optimal battery temperatures by bonding ...

DataPhysics Instruments Launches Portable Contact Angle Goniometer PCA 200

(News | New Products)

August 21, 2024, ... plastics originally have a low surface energy before they are treated. Depending on the area of application, a high or low surface energy is desirable. Materials are easier to print on or stick to if they ...

A Deeper Look at UV Inks in Label Production

(Surface Prep)

August 16, 2024, ... and digital production has continued to grow in 2024 for a variety of reasons. Low VOC content, high print speeds enabled by fast curing, UV compatible substrates readily available, low power consumption, ...

Consider Wool an Eco-Friendly Industrial Material

(Web Handling)

July 28, 2024, ... subsequently shrinkable product when water is applied. This shrinkage can be significant and typically grips the substrate roller with tremendous force, again another unique property of wool. In printing ...

The Past, Present and Future of Corrugated Die Cutting

(Equipment/Machines - Converting)

July 14, 2024, ... used in various industries, from packaging and printing to automotive and electronics, allowing for precise and repeatable cuts in various materials. Before die cutting, corrugated boxes were individually ...

E&R Specifies Vetaphone for Innovation & Application Centre

(News | New Products)

July 09, 2024, ... that dominated its area the early 20th century, but it was a diversification into the print and converting sectors in the 1970s that really brought major growth.  Development of machines to produce wallcoverings, ...

Static Charges: Production Mishaps and Product Misbehavior

(Surface Prep)

May 26, 2024, ... of uncontrolled static can result in distorted finished products, out of register printed products or damaged extruded films — this can lead to increased product rejections and wastage. Machinery on the ...

Sun Chemical Recognized by FTA for Sustainability Excellence

(News | New Products)

May 13, 2024, ... in Flexography Award Competition for its SunUno Solimax AP, a multi-purpose ink series which enhances packaging sustainability.  “Sun Chemical is fully committed to the development of sustainable printing ...

IDENTCO Highlights Automation Capabilities and PCB Labeling at PCB East

(News | New Products)

May 13, 2024, ... solutions for printed circuit board (PCB) applications, including DuraTrack. This label series provides printed circuit assemblies with comprehensive traceability – an increasingly attractive internal ...

Excelitas Technologies to Showcase UV Curing and Disinfection Innovations at the 2024 RadTech UV+EB Technology and Conference

(News | New Products)

May 07, 2024, ... and grand format digital printing systems. It is also ideal for many large single pass UV inkjet and wood coating applications. Noblelight NNiLight Lamp: Due to its higher UVC output and lower maintenance ...

HOW TO: Know When It's Too Late to Buy QC Equipmen

(HOW TO Guide)

May 02, 2024, ... equipment with the most sophisticated sensors and controllers to ensure your product is produced with precise accuracy. We also manufacture print and surface inspection equipment, which ensures that the ...

HOW TO: Add Web Cleaning on a Budget With Jemmco, LLC

(HOW TO Guide)

May 02, 2024, ... standards without breaking the bank. One of the key advantages of the JemmTac™ Component Style Web Cleaner is its compact footprint, making it suitable for installations where space is at a premium. ...