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Medical Patches | Faustel Meets Challenge of Hydrogel Pad Production

(Coating/Laminating)

October 23, 2017, ... and refining would have to be done at Katecho. Once installed and tested, the real production challenges would surface. Hydrogel Challenges When applied to the base web, the hydrogel shrinks in width ...

Label Industry Innovators Are Winners

(Label/Tape)

September 25, 2017, ... an ideal solution for films, as well as moist, fatty, dirty, or dusty surfaces, and extending it beyond the food sector.  HERMA The Award for Innovation (for companies with up to 300 employees), ...

Show Preview | Labelexpo Europe 2017 is its Largest Exhibition To-Date

(Trade Shows)

September 08, 2017, ... controls make it easier to set up, operate and access powerful features and capabilities for high-speed surface and print inspection. The new controls provide on screen help and instructions in various ...

Mactac Film Certified for Vehicle Safety

(Label/Tape)

August 20, 2017, ... caused by vehicle fires. Mactac’s VDG6911 label solution was tested by Underwriters Laboratories (UL) and reportedly passed FMVSS 302 requirements on both aluminum and glass surfaces. “During FMVSS 302 ...

Nazdar Names Benefits of UV-LED-Curable Inks

(News | New Products)

June 13, 2017, ... cure cooler with less surface heat generated, eliminate the production of ozone gases and the necessary ventilation, and eliminate the requirement for disposal of mercury lamps. Instant on-off with no ...

Flint Launches UV Low-Migration Inks

(News | New Products)

June 07, 2017, The UltraCURA Sens systems are said to increase stability and color strength STUTTGART, GERMANY | Flint Group announces the launch of its new generation of sheet-fed UV low migration inks: UltraCURA ...

Mactac Debuts All-Temperature Adhesive

(Coating/Laminating)

May 27, 2017, ... for a wide variety of label applications.” From food and beverage packaging to short-term shipping applications, CHILL AT adheres well to low-surface energy substrates such as low-density polyethylene ...

Tichawa Vision Scanner an Award Winner

(Controls)

April 17, 2017, ... CIS system is designed for the surface inspection of food products and blister packaging as well as products made of glass, wood, metal, plastics, and ceramics. The CIS sensor has increased the depth of ...

Beverage Cups | Taking a Deep Dive into Embossing

(Carton Box)

April 17, 2017, ... By elevating the contact surface, the consumer encounters a pleasant, warm experience that is a tactile re-enforcement of a brand’s communications message. The 3D effects are customized and in-register ...

AIMCAL Awards | Film's Sharkskin-Like Properties Control Bacteri

(Coating/Laminating)

April 06, 2017, ... microscopic texture, patented by Sharklet Technologies, is said to be precisely manufactured to a specific height, width, and depth to make it difficult for bacteria to attach and multiply on its surface. ...

Show Preview | INFO*FLEX 2017 Celebrates its 35th Anniversary in Phoenix

(Trade Shows)

April 05, 2017, ... briefings on how Harper programs, services, surface technology, and engravings can enhance efficient print consistency and improve profitability. INX Intl. Ink Co. (Booth 107) will launch INXhrc, an ...

Cosmo Films Installs New BOPP Line

(Flexpack)

February 13, 2017, ... additive spots, and high surface energy as well as consistent quality due to automatic changeovers.The line is also capable of producing films as thick as 80 microns to cater to segments such as textiles ...

Coating Matters | Smart Glass Coating Technology

(Coating/Laminating)

January 25, 2017, ... must be done. An alternative is to mask the glass prior to coating. The difficulty with proximity coating glass is the thin coating requires close proximity to an uneven surface. Glass is not very flat ...

Web Lines | Unwind Splice Reliability

(Web Handling)

October 24, 2016, ... bump roller pressure, contact time (which decreases with speed increases), and surface of the web (which if release coated, is more difficult to bond with). If the splicing tape bond it too low or the ...

RKW Adds Flexo Press with Many Benefits

(Bag Pouch)

October 04, 2016, ... The color and cleaning system reduces changeover times during color changes, saving material and energy. Even full surface varnish applications require no additional effort due to special cleaning features. ...

Toyo Ink Rolls Out New UV-Curable Products

(News | New Products)

September 26, 2016, ... of an ink formulation said to provide improved emulsification while exhibiting excellent viscoelastic properties, printability, and surface print quality. As a result of all these developments, says Toyo, ...

Show Preview | K 2016 To Reveal How Plastics Shape the Future

(Trends/Management)

September 21, 2016, ... a range of substrates, including paper up to 150 gsm. Also showing the high speed 75mm, 40:1 extruder that offers processing versatility due to a favorable surface to volume ratio when compared to conventional ...

Bobst to Introduce Metallizer at Open House

(Coating/Laminating)

September 05, 2016, ... provide high metal adhesion with values to 5N/15 mm and improve surface energy retention through an innovation in the vacuum metallization process. This process will be demonstrated on the new K5 Expert ...

Coating Matters | The Advantage of Using Surfactants

(Coating/Laminating)

September 05, 2016, Surface active agents provide a tie layer between the liquid and the substrate, but trial and error will be required. Surface active agents provide a tie layer between the liquid and the substrate, ...

UPM Raflatac to Feature Wide-Ranging Display at Labelexpo Americas

(Label/Tape)

August 27, 2016, ... material, and packaging costs and increase storage space, company says. Renewed prime papers portfolio include economical semi-gloss options such as 50# Raflacoat; smoother print surfaces such as Raflasilk; ...