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Converting to Printed/Flexible Electronics

(Equipment/Machines - Printing)

April 02, 2023, ... applications. Seat occupancy sensors in vehicles are a great example, since the pressure sensors need to cover a relatively large area and deform to ensure the seat stays comfortable. Glucose test strips ...

Unwind and Rewind Guides: Design and Installation Considerations

(White Paper)

March 21, 2023, ... with an actuator. A sensor is installed on the fixed machine frame and is typically located just downstream of the last idler that shifts with the unwind stand. The feedback from the sensor is used to ...

Winding: Part 4

(Web Handling)

March 05, 2023, ... to determine web tension, nip load and torque. Start with your field devices. Calibrate load cells, pneumatic controllers and position feedback sensors annually or anytime they have been replaced. ...

Meech to Demonstrate Static Control and Web Cleaning Expertise at ICE Europe 2023

(News | New Products)

February 27, 2023, At ICE Europe 2023, Meech International (Hall A6 Stand 330) will present its latest technological developments to support smooth production in the converting industry. At ICE Europe 2023, Meech International ...

How a Full Lineup of Coatings Can Transform Packaging

(Coating/Laminating)

February 07, 2023, ... supply chain. Packaging today must provide all these deliverables, yet still have the sensory appeal to grab the attention of shoppers and get them to make a purchase. After all, brands only have six ...

Leader in Advanced Sensing and Control Solutions

(Web Handling)

February 06, 2023, ... access to technology by providing simple solutions that make our customer’s lives easy. Our flagship product, the Roll-2-Roll® Sensor, is a prime example of this philosophy in action. This plug-and-play ...

Simco-Ion Continues to Lead the Industry in Static Control for Converters

(Surface Prep)

January 23, 2023, ... name and status, ion current, and real-time web charge using the IQ Sensor Bar. With the launch of the IQ Easy LP Static Neutralizing Bar, Simco-Ion has increased its product offering to the industry. ...

Dover Flexo Electronics – The Tension Control Specialists

(Equipment/Machines - Converting)

January 23, 2023, ... often begins with the installation of a Tension Roll® transducer or cantilevered Narrow Web transducer.  The Tension Roll® and Narrow Web both combine a roll shell with dual tension sensors in a robust, ...

Rust to Tech: Part 5

(Converting Perspectives)

January 01, 2023, ...  Robotics, automation and machine learning Smart technologies and digital recording Big data, algorithms and cloud computing Intelligent monitoring and sensors Material innovations, renewables ...

HOW TO: Know When It’s Too Late to Buy QC Equipment

(Surface Prep)

November 06, 2022, ... 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 ...

Maxcess Launches the FIFE-500 MAX Web Guiding System

(News | New Products)

September 12, 2022, ... FIFE-500, giving our customers more features and ultimately more value.” Featuring a five-inch touchscreen interface with multiple languages, newly designed sensors for enhanced resolution and accuracy, ...

Combating the Invisibles of Static Control

(News | New Products)

August 14, 2022, ... unabated, as will the losses to the converter. How does one combat the invisible? Start with introducing smart technologies: monitored static eliminators, supported by static sensors, and closed loop ...

The Right Level of Automation for Your Converting Project

(Equipment/Machines - Converting)

August 14, 2022, ... for some projects. Robotics are more accurate than the hand can place it, and sensors ensure precision in ways no person can. Plus, machines do it correctly time after time. A good example is microfluidic ...

A Game-Changer for Web Manufacturing

(Coating/Laminating)

July 24, 2022, ... certainly ‘No’. And that means you’re risking both quality and productivity. In contrast to conventional tension monitoring systems with a force sensor at each end of the roller, the FMS-segFORCE features ...

Web Guiding Equipment for Tomorrow’s Demands

(News | New Products)

July 10, 2022, ... process. After all, they are made up of a controller, some sensors and a steering box with some rollers. Considering the importance it has on your manufacturing process, it’s not very costly. So why waste ...

Best Practices in Web Guiding

(News | New Products)

June 30, 2022, Simple factors can be overlooked, such as proper sensor placement, that is essential for optimal web guide performance which will cause guiding problems. Simple factors can be overlooked, such as proper ...

Maximizing Revenue with Label Materials on Hand

(Equipment/Machines - Printing)

June 19, 2022, ...  Smart digital machines leverage sensor arrays which can allow for “clean” failure modes. Sensors can watch for debris or uneven tension in the web, pause the job and notify the operator via email or ...

Static Measurements Guide Problem Solving

(Surface Prep)

May 15, 2022, ... distance from the sensor to the web (see Static Beat | Assess Static Risks Using Electric Fields). Use the static stoplight levels in Table 2 to evaluate your readings. Static problems are unlikely ...

AIMCAL presents 2022 Product of the Year, Technology of the Year and Sustainability Awards

(News | New Products)

May 05, 2022, ... suspension technology, the unit is unaffected by flow, micro-foaming or machine vibration. The small, light sensor can be installed in tight spaces and mounted vertically or horizontally. Primary applications ...

IPCO Steel Belts for High-Speed, High-Precision Digital Printing

(News | New Products)

February 17, 2022, ... times lower with a steel belt than with a plastic belt. Laser-based sensors measured the vibration in steel and plastic belts at speeds from 30-300 m/min. Vibration levels were three to six times lower ...