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Pregis Invests in Blown Film Testing Lab

(Flexpack)

January 20, 2018, ... Rapids facility reportedly provides high-quality custom film rollstock to converters for packaging applications that protect a wide variety of products. “We made the investment in the new lab to create ...

Wood & Associates Reports Technology for Folding Carton Images

(Carton Box)

January 16, 2018, ...  Dragonfly machinery The system is powered by a dedicated, multi-core computer and LINUX-controlled operating system that has been specifically tailored to perform calculations and control tasks. ...

Contact Originators Uses Esko Plate System

(Carton Box)

December 16, 2017, ... Innovation & Product Development Manager, & Nick Mitchell, General Manager The new and award-winning Esko XPS Crystal digital screening solution is a digitally controlled UV LED exposure device that ...

Mactac Adds to CHILL AT Line

(Label/Tape)

December 12, 2017, ... dispensing. Designed primarily for roll-to-roll applications, the entire product construction of AJR7802 coverts and prints on wider webs and higher speeds than typical rubber-based adhesive-coated papers, ...

Comexi & QuadTech Collaborate on Color Control

(News | New Products)

December 09, 2017, ... standard applications on various flexible films.  QuadTech’s Color Control with SpectralCam provides closed-loop color control As flexible packaging printing typically runs roll-to-roll, it is not ...

Shanghai Hosts World of Packaging

(News | New Products)

December 05, 2017, ... smart packaging, green packaging, packaging design and innovation, e-commerce, and logistic packaging. The Global Aluminum Foil Roller Initiative, representing more than 50% of global foil production, ...

Tangent Shear Slitting | Reduce Edge Defects in Shrink Sleeve Film

(Slit)

December 04, 2017, When slitting shrink sleeve films, "razor sharp" may not be good enough. When slitting shrink sleeve films, "razor sharp" may not be good enough. Slitting is really just a controlled crack. When we ...

Readers Choice | Top 10 New Products of 2017

(Flexpack)

November 29, 2017, ... of converters in our annual roundup of new products. Barrier films, coatings, core chucks, and roll lifters — these are just a few of the tools in a converter’s toolbox. To help them find what they need ...

X-Rite Unit Aids Color Control

(News | New Products)

November 11, 2017, ... workflow to improve quality control and deliver a rapid ROI. Company says this allows user to view color under controlled lighting conditions to meet specifications. The unit is said to feature a robust ...

Drug Packaging | Holography Gets in on the Act

(Carton Box)

November 06, 2017, ... can be controlled through a total system solution involving security authentication features, tracking mechanisms, and investigative services. Of notable value to the brand owner (and a strong financial ...

Transcontinental Acquires Les Industries Flexipak

(Flexpack)

November 05, 2017, ... employees will be retained, including Karl Boustany, VP and general manager. “Flexipak has been a family-owned business for nearly 20 years and, today, I am very proud that it is joining a solid family-controlled ...

Toray Films Touted as Foil Replacements

(Flexpack)

October 23, 2017, ... Increased footage also enables converters to lower the number of required roll changes, thus reducing the amount of scrap and providing even greater cost savings and another sustainability advantage. MET ...

Medical Patches | Faustel Meets Challenge of Hydrogel Pad Production

(Coating/Laminating)

October 23, 2017, ... as EEG and EKG devices. It also includes wound dressings for treating first-response injuries. Katecho’s latest hydrogel pad production required a unique and entirely custom solution. From controlling ...

Avery Dennison Shows Sustainable Solutions

(Label/Tape)

October 16, 2017, ... update on our performance against these goals, releasing our Sustainability Report 2015-2017, while also showcasing our range of sustainable products and solutions.” The company is rolling out its Forest ...

New Era Coating/Laminating Line At Work

(Coating/Laminating)

October 14, 2017, ... applications, this can be a real challenge. The new line from New Era dramatically increases our line speed, upgrades our coating line software, allows for larger roll diameters, and improves our delivery ...

AstroNova Launches Label Presses

(News | New Products)

October 01, 2017, ... label printing press and finishing system that uses the highly intuitive TrojanControl touch panel user interface. For advanced label production and finished rolls of what is called superior quality, the ...

Epson Adds New Digital Press

(News | New Products)

September 24, 2017, ... and minimal manual cleaning. All components are built by Epson, including the ink, printhead, and controller, and the press features versatile substrate support and prints on off-the-shelf materials from ...

AVT to Put Control System on Mark Andy Presses

(Controls)

September 12, 2017, ... and control for its high-end Digital Series hybrid inkjet label press. The AVT system, Jet-IQ, is a closed loop solution for digital inkjet presses that reportedly works in synergy with press controllers ...

Show Preview | CorrExpo 2017 Tackles High Graphics

(Trends/Management)

September 11, 2017, ... the product length prior to the stacker to help reduce waste at the double facer. They can also measure the roll speeds at the unwind stands to reduce splice failures.   NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES Several ...

Konica Minolta Plans Big Show for PRINT 17

(Print)

September 09, 2017, ... and other boutique label print opportunities. JETvarnish 3D Products The MGI JETvarnish 3D Series currently consists of several different models for both sheet-fed and roll-fed print embellishments. ...