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HOW TO: Mark Defects Safely and Automatically

(Equipment/Machines - Converting)

November 06, 2022, ... Novation’s AF3 WebFlagger can be integrated with most all roll mapping systems as well as their own. Novation’s ScrapTracker system applies pre-printed, numbered, bar-coded flags and creates roll maps ...

Glue Tabs: Failures?

(News | New Products)

October 30, 2022, ... last 38 years in the paper and corrugated packaging segment. Contact Ralph at askralph@aiccbox.org. This article is reprinted with permission from AICC’s BoxScore, a publication of AICC, which can be ...

The Pros and Cons of Flexo vs. Gravure Printing

(Print)

October 16, 2022, ... to create the raised design of the final desired print. Ink is then transferred from the inkwell via an anilox roller onto the image carrier, where it is then printed onto the substrate. Flexo printing ...

GAA honors Golden Cylinder Award winners

(News | New Products)

October 11, 2022, ... a paper label for Bush’s Best Flavor Fusions Baked Beans printed by delfort’s Mundet Tennessee Inc. This label also took top honors in the Packaging and Label (Paper) category. Golden Cylinder Award ...

Toray’s Commitment to Innovation Helps Forge the Future of Flexible Packaging

(Upcoming Conference News)

October 10, 2022, ... of a robust, upscale, soft-touch matte lamination. The STM film is typically reverse printed with the matte side out and then laminated to a sealant web, or it is extrusion coated for the thermal lamination ...

Keystone Folding Box Co. Completes Multi-Million-Dollar Production Equipment Installation

(Upcoming Conference News)

October 05, 2022, ... of printed cartons and wallet cards for correct graphics, color, barcodes and other relevant markers. Equipped with automatic out-of-spec rejection, the system offers zero visual defect capabilities in ...

Wound Roll Mechanics: Part 1

(News | New Products)

October 02, 2022, ... MD strain. All of the web stored in the roll is under tension. The resulting MD strain profile is the root cause of registration shift for printed film rolls. Bigger Rolls Longer rolls with more material ...

Thinking Inside and Outside the Coating Box

(News | New Products)

October 02, 2022, ... of metal. A colorfully printed-paper wraparound makes for a distinctive item most of which is recyclable. Let’s just telescope in on one area of paper/paperboard – the folding carton. Folding cartons ...

Fresh-Lock Closures Showcase Sustainable Flexible Packaging Innovations at PACK EXPO International

(Upcoming Conference News)

September 28, 2022, ... dry, particle, and granular product applications and the cracking of digitally printed inks on mono-layer recyclable films. This closure, among others in the 8000 series, aims to help provide packaging ...

Wound Roll Mechanics: Part 1

(Converting Expert)

September 26, 2022, ... MD strain. All of the web stored in the roll is under tension. The resulting MD strain profile is the root cause of registration shift for printed film rolls.  Bigger Rolls Longer rolls with more ...

Martin Automatic celebrates sale to LMI Packaging

(News | New Products)

September 23, 2022, ...  The LRD rewinder is the most recent of Martin sales to LMI which has a bank of Mark Andy Performance Series flexo presses producing a variety of printed packaging.  One of the key factors in making this ...

At Pack Expo, HERMA US and Norwalt Showcase Tube & Syringe Labeling System with Automatic Tray Unloader

(News | New Products)

September 12, 2022, ...  Labels are printed with a barcode and lot/expiry information, and a vision system inspects the print, rejecting any label deemed out of specification. Finally, products are checked for label alignment ...

Rust to Tech: Part 4

(News | New Products)

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 ...

AIMCAL posts agenda for 2022 R2R USA Conference

(Upcoming Conference News)

August 30, 2022, ... and Printed/Flexible Electronics. The conference opens with morning and afternoon short courses on Monday, Sept. 26. Morning courses, scheduled from 8:00 to 11:00 a.m., focus on Web Handling Essentials, ...

Quality Control Starts with Prepress

(Equipment/Machines - Printing)

August 28, 2022, ... that are, reasonably, not critical to the success of the printed product. So, it is imperative for the inspection system to focus on the areas of highest concern. The prepress department takes time to ...

Sun Chemical Returns to Labelexpo Americas 2022

(Upcoming Conference News)

August 11, 2022, ... illuminated imagery. Invisible inks are printed onto plastic substrates and multiple layers come alive when exposed to UV LED light. Sun Chemical Speaker at Labelexpo Americas 2022 to Discuss Special ...

Bonding Solutions for the Film and Converting Industries

(Coating/Laminating)

August 07, 2022, ... costs Potential-free plasma stations for delicate films, thicker materials, glass, metal and printed electronics SOFTAL Corona & Plasma Complete Product Line Includes: Corona Treatment for ...

Maxcess Vision Inspection: The Benefits of Proper Vision Inspection

(News | New Products)

July 10, 2022, ... and also to automate processes that operators find difficult. Vision systems can inspect printed products, coatings, adhesives and converting issues such as seams, perforations and more. Choosing the ...

Best Practices in Web Guiding

(News | New Products)

June 30, 2022, ... technology has made it easier get it right. Typically, webs are guided relative to one edge (edge guiding), both edges (centerline guiding), printed line, contrasting pattern, or an object on the web ...

The Importance of Monomaterial Polypropylene Laminates in Flexible Packaging

(Bag Pouch)

June 26, 2022, ... foil with a reverse printed PET on the outer face and a Cast PP used as the sealant web. Neither of these packs can be recycled back into film, but both give an excellent pack which serves to protect the ...