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Flexible Packaging | Exopack Wins FPA’s Top Award for Kraft’s YES Pack

(Flexpack)

January 21, 2013, ... less plastic material. This package also wins a Gold Award for Packaging Excellence and a Silver Award for Environmental & Sustainability Achievement. Lani Craddock, vice president of marketing, innovation, ...

Coating Matters | It’s a Turbulent World

(Coating/Laminating)

January 10, 2013, ... the same cavity and maintain a distinct layer. The advantages of this phenomenon can be seen in multilayer packaging films that have a printable polymer on one side and an oxygen barrier that can contact ...

Management | So, Should We Patent That?

(Trends/Management)

January 08, 2013, Your team has worked hard to solve an important production problem. Now you have 4 options to consider. Your team has been working hard to solve an important production problem. Finally, a technical ...

Bischof + Klein Executing Full HD Flexo with Esko

(News | New Products)

January 03, 2013, ... main exposure inside the Cyrel Digital Flexo plate imager (CDI) with innovative HD imaging and screening technology. Full HD Flexo extends the boundaries of flexo printing for flexible packaging. By enabling ...

Gintzler Graphics Buys Second Gallus Press

(News | New Products)

December 26, 2012, ... was first introduced at Labelexpo 2009 in Brussels. "We use Gallus flexo presses in both of our facilities, here in Buffalo, New York, and in Liberty Hill, Texas," said Gintzler president, Bryan Scheible. ...

Same Cycle, New Length for drupa 2016

(News | New Products)

November 24, 2012, ... to assume the presidency at such an exciting time,” he says. “Our sector is developing at a rapid pace, and drupa 2016 will represent a key milestone on the path into the future.” Dr. Jürgen Vutz, CEO ...

Atlas, Titan to Show New Slitters in Dubai

(News | New Products)

November 13, 2012, ... motors and regenerative braking enables a considerable reduction in energy consumption.  A newly designed Linear Tracking Slitter (LTS) section on all SR9 modules ensures the shortest and a constant ...

Coating Matters | The ROI of IP

(Coating/Laminating)

November 06, 2012, ... tacks we should consider: patent prosecution and monetizing your portfolio. Patent Prosecution—Companies should always be aware of business goals when developing a patent portfolio. What is the core ...

Chicago Tag & Label Upgrades its ERP

(News | New Products)

September 30, 2012, ... industry and its architecture is more robust than the other options we considered,” says Chris Valenti, chief operating officer at Chicago Tag & Label. “EFI is a trusted supplier with the necessary support ...

Winding Technology | Now Directly in the Drive

(Controls)

September 19, 2012, ... step is extremely important in determining product quality. It is precisely for this reason that winding and unwinding must be handled with consideration given to the speed of the winder, the control processing ...

Mark Andy to Show New Die-Cutting Technology

(Die-Cutting)

September 02, 2012, Benefits of the QCDC Quick Change Die-Cut converting platform from Mark Andy are said to include faster die setup and high-speed matrix stripping   ST. LOUIS, MO | Mark Andy introduces the QCDC Quick ...

On Print | Electrophotography for Packaging

(On Print)

August 06, 2012, ... of the flexible packaging market. For example, pouches use these films laminated print-side-in to PE. But there are limitations for food packaging because of a few ingredients in the toner. Pouches for ...

Dynamic Systems Offers Zebra Printer

(Label/Tape)

July 16, 2012, ... setup and operation, and easy media loading with color-coded cues and an illuminated, moveable sensor. Allows user to load supplies from the side path, which enables simplified media and ribbon insertion. ...

Labelexpo Americas | Mission Possible

(Label/Tape)

July 12, 2012, ... of our solutions have one objective: to help companies optimize costs, streamline workflows and improve quality and consistency,” remarks Mark Quinlan, president. Visitors can expect the commercial availability ...

LTi Printing Upgrades its MIS/ERP Solution from EFI

(News | New Products)

July 12, 2012, ... to support our flexo and folding carton divisions and the changing marketplace, and EFI Radius is the perfect fit,” says Mike Frost, president of LTi. “It’s robust enough to support all types of printing ...

Will 2 Bars Always Neutralize Static?

(Static-Beat)

June 28, 2012, Will 2 static bars facing each other effectively neutralize static on both sides of the web?   Figure 1:  Two static bars facing each other treat both sides of the web. When the web has equal amounts ...

On Print | Low Migration UV-Cure Inkjet Inks

(Flexpack)

May 21, 2012, ... from the ink layer to the backside of the film The first depends on both the chemical and the film—for example polyester is a much better barrier than polyethylene. The second depends partly upon correct ...

Coating Matters | Plumbing Basics in Coating Technology

(Coating/Laminating)

April 30, 2012, How does being a good plumber help you become a great coating technology expert? I had a great physics professor in college. When I was considering what area of engineering to go into, he explained ...

Attendance at NPE & AWA Events Bursts Records

(Trade Shows)

April 18, 2012, ... outside the United States than any other NPE in history,” according to SPI, the Plastics Industry Trade Assn. A press release summarizing the event’s success reported the numbers: Taking place in a venue ...

Static Beat | Laminators Present Static Challenges

(Coating/Laminating)

April 05, 2012, Static control for laminators is complex because static charges can be sealed inside by the laminator. Multilayer products may be engineered to achieve high performance having excellent barrier properties, ...