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What’s Special About Films and Synthetics?

(Converting Perspectives)

July 09, 2023, ...  Aesthetic appearance in film packaging — from printing, to color and embossed/texture appeal; Ease of printing is also a factor whether with thin materials or having efficient processing benefits. ...

Print & Graphics Scholarship Foundation Announces 2023 Contest Winners

(News | New Products)

June 26, 2023, ... will be produced and available at the 2023 Printing United Expo being held this October in Atlanta, GA. These are showcased throughout the year to promote the many PGSF scholarships available to students. The ...

Increase Profits and Productivity with TAKK Static Control Solutions

(News | New Products)

June 25, 2023, ... toward ensuring optimal productivity and high-quality produced goods. By applying the appropriate static control technologies, businesses involved in printing, paper & film converting can prevent production ...

Improve Quality by Corona Treating Films Prior to Converting

(News | New Products)

June 25, 2023, ... yet, your customer may be the first to recognize something is not right with your product. What Industry Experts Say about Bump Treating An instructor from a flexographic printing program says, ...

A Collaborative PFFC Q&A: The Evolution of Static Control Technologies

(Surface Prep)

June 25, 2023, ... use of advanced substrates, composites, thin films and an increasing awareness of the risks associated with static electricity. Businesses in converting, printing, packaging industries are looking for ...

DTM Flexo Services Increases Focus on SOMA S-Mount Mounters in Canada

(News | New Products)

June 20, 2023, SOMA, producer of flexographic printing presses, plate mounters, slitter rewinders and laminators, has announced its existing agent in Canada SOMA, producer of flexographic printing presses, plate ...

TekniPlex Healthcare to Open New Production Facility in Madison, WI

(News | New Products)

June 19, 2023, ... new flexographic printing capability, adding to TekniPlex’s set of solutions. The high-definition printer features fast changeover to expedite customer delivery times and creates an almost zero waste scenario ...

Corona Treatment for Extrusion Coating and Laminating Production Lines

(Surface Prep)

June 18, 2023, ... the production processes in these companies. High-frequency corona treatment is widely accepted for improving the adhesion of printing ink, lacquer, glue, coatings on plastic film, paper and metal foil. ...

Mark Andy and Lemu Announce Partnership

(Web Handling)

June 14, 2023, ... offers label converters the MA-GTU automatic turret plus additional automation with “unwind to palletizer” printing and converting solutions. The MA-GTU eliminates the need for manual transfer of finished ...

PGSF and Electronics for Imaging Announce 2023 Box Design Contest Winner

(News | New Products)

June 14, 2023, ... inspire and reward future graphic designers in digital printing creation for corrugated products.” said Liz Logue, VP Corporate Development, Inkjet Strategy for EFI “The student submissions were all well ...

INX International Invests in Debut Bio to Accelerate Development of Sustainable Inks Via Biomanufacturing

(News | New Products)

June 12, 2023, ... science startups that are relevant to the printing inks and coatings value chain. Debut represents INX’s third closed investment since the launch of the program. “We established our corporate VC fund ...

Baldwin’s Industrial Curing Solutions Push Speed, Dose, Power and Scalability Boundaries at Adhesives & Bonding Expo

(Upcoming Conference News)

June 12, 2023, ... that require a rugged, resilient curing module. AMS Spectral UV pioneered an all-LED curing solution for high-performance printing and converting and is a world leader in the market, with an installed ...

Label Equipment Considerations for Converters

(Equipment/Machines - Converting)

June 11, 2023, ... to minimize claims on the operator’s time. Any time spent in maintenance is not being spent printing and converting paying work, whether automated or not. But time spent in manual maintenance adds the ...

Vetaphone Demos ‘M’ Corona Treater at Mark Andy

(News | New Products)

June 06, 2023, ... station brings all the benefits you would expect from a market leader committed to supplying leading-edge technology.  As new and more complex substrates are introduced, and printing and finishing processes ...

As Big as They Come!

(News | New Products)

June 06, 2023, Martin Automatic shows its capability outside the printing industry Martin Automatic shows its capability outside the printing industry By Nick Coombes A recent visit to the production hall at ...

IDENTCO Displays New Labeling Solutions & Automation Capabilities at Three Electronics Trade Shows

(News | New Products)

June 05, 2023, ... on-demand thermal transfer printing of variable information – a plus for electronics companies incorporating serialization and/or anti-counterfeiting coding into their production practices. In fact, ...

How to Keep Defects In House

(Equipment/Machines - Converting)

June 04, 2023, ... for coatweight, printing problems, surface flaws, pinholes, etc. These inspection systems then need to inform the operator that a defect has been recognized. Usually, an alarm light is activated and ...

Leverwood Knife Works Announces $3 Million Plant Expansion, Doubles Capacity

(News | New Products)

June 01, 2023, ... printing, bag manufacturing, recycling and more. The company is focused on US-made quality and delivery. Currently, Leverwood has a workforce of 25 employees and anticipates to hire an additional five ...

Planning, Labs and Trials

(Coating/Laminating)

May 30, 2023, ... reuse, refill; Packaging that optimizes labeling, printing and benefits; Effective design, with cost targets, being highly competitive; Asking: Does the package provide good access to the product?; ...

Martin Automatic - Creatively Stewarding Resources for Your Advantage

(Equipment/Machines - Converting)

May 30, 2023, ... to make asphalt roofing shingles – the entire production line is well over 150m long. NC: Martin is probably best known in the printing industry – what’s happening for you there? GR: The digital ...