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A Surge in Demand for Antimicrobial Protection

(Coatings)

June 27, 2021, ... films for enhanced surface cleanliness and defense against product-damaging microbes. Built-in antimicrobial technology, such as zinc pyrithione, lives within the chemistry of films so is always active ...

Miraclon Continues to Expand the Boundaries of Flexo with PureFlexo Printing Launch

(News | New Products)

June 23, 2021, ... virtual event to introduce PureFlexo™ Printing, which enables KODAK FLEXCEL NX System users to produce high-quality flexo print within a wider operating window on press by controlling unwanted ink spread ...

The IQ Power to Control Static

(News | New Products)

June 13, 2021, Many processes within converting applications can generate large volumes of static, causing one to be unable to meet profitability goals, to keep workers safe, and to achieve optimum product quality. Contributed ...

Value-Added Processes: Coating, Laminating and Metallizing

(Coating)

June 06, 2021, ... for applications such as window film and paint protection films. These innovative treatments are improving the inherent characteristics of many products that impact daily living within the food packaging, ...

Intellivation Celebrates First Anniversary in New State of the Art Facility in Loveland, Colorado

(News | New Products)

May 31, 2021, Intellivation LLC, a leading manufacturer of innovative & versatile thin film coating equipment and components for vacuum deposition on roll-to-roll substrates Intellivation LLC, a leading manufacturer ...

COVER: Testing, Inspection & Quality Control

(Flexpack)

May 23, 2021, ... be changed before each new job, making it ripe for human error. Also, as manufacturers use ever-thinner films, worn or broken stamps can perforate films, causing waste. Rotary coders, used in continuous ...

Web Considerations for Today’s Flexible Packaging

(News | New Products)

May 16, 2021, ...  Technical advancements in flexible packaging materials have enabled thinner webs to be processed with the same or greater strength and barrier properties. Physics states that the resistance of webs to ...

Mondi Packages Potatoes in Award-Winning Paper Bag with Sustainex Bio-Based Coating

(News | New Products)

May 04, 2021, ... kraft paper sales manager, Poland, Mondi. “We believe in sustainability not only because it’s the right thing to do for the environment and future generations, but because it’s the right thing to do ...

Leapin’ Lizards Labels Expands Printing Capabilities with Third Epson SurePress Digital Label Press Installation

(News | New Products)

May 04, 2021, ... to print readable small, thin fonts, text and barcodes. The SurePress L-4533AW digital label press produces high-quality, photographic print quality labels and adds greater flexibility and efficiency to ...

Antibacterial Laminates: A Line of Defense Against the Spread of Germs

(Film)

May 02, 2021, As America, and the entire world, begins to slowly emerge from a pandemic like no other, a few things have become certain. As America, and the entire world, begins to slowly emerge from a pandemic ...

The Value of Specialised Experience

(News | New Products)

April 26, 2021, ... a more powerful generator – nothing we can’t cope with, but a significant change in the technology specification from 30 years ago. The cost of raw materials has risen rapidly too.  Plastic substrate ...

Achieving Durable Codes in the Toughest of Conditions

(Coating/Laminating)

April 21, 2021, ... effect where nothing is removed; instead, there is a chemical modification of the surface creating a contrast code. However, lasers have a greater initial investment cost than other technologies − typically ...

Baldwin Vision Systems and AMS Spectral UV Showcase New XP Quatro Series LED Curing Technology and Debut Defender 100% Inspection Solution at virtual.drupa

(Upcoming Conference News)

April 20, 2021, ... a wide variety of substrates including micro-thin shrink films, corrugated materials, cardboard, paper and metal. In addition to the launch of the XP Quatro Series, Baldwin Vision Systems will highlight ...

S-OneLP Launches Cannabis Resource Guide

(News | New Products)

April 19, 2021, ... video interview discusses everything converters need to know before entering the cannabis packaging market – including child-resistant regulations, the printing process ideal for this market, automation ...

Teknos and Brightplus Cooperate to Develop Bio-Based and Biodegradable Solutions for Food Packaging

(News | New Products)

April 07, 2021, Paper and paperboard used in food packaging or serving are traditionally coated with a thin film of plastic which can make the recycling of such packaging problematic and eventually increase the amount ...

Stronger Focus on Circular Economy “The Key to Post-Covid Packaging Growth” Says Eco Flexibles

(News | New Products)

March 24, 2021, ... losing its meaning,” said Matt Francklow, director, Eco Flexibles. “What consumers want to see is something tangible that they can understand and relate to. This is where demonstrating circular economy ...

Exhibitor Sneak Peek - Davis-Standard

(Exhibitor Sneak Peek)

March 14, 2021, ... lines to support manufacturing applications and customers within every major industry. This includes the agriculture, automotive, construction, healthcare, energy, electronics, food and beverage packaging, ...

Westlab and ProAmpac Deliver Innovative Recyclable Pouch for Bath Salts

(News | New Products)

March 11, 2021, ... with Westlab, an international brand of luxury, natural, accessible, and affordable mineral bathing salts, announced a  recyclable pouch for premium bathing salts. “Partnering with a leading brand like ...

Troubleshooting Defects in Extrusion Coating

(Coating)

March 07, 2021, ... (cross) direction gauging will often detect specific gauge defects (like “spiking” – something blocking the flow inside the die).  Of course, on-line optical inspection can be used to control chart defect ...

Roundtable Q&A: ROLL CLEANING & MAINTENANCE

(Web Handling)

February 28, 2021, ... technology framework is so far advanced, stringent and effective, that we recently made the move into the cleaning of surgical equipment in the medical sector.  We currently operate within this sphere ...