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Judgement Days at HP

(Digital)

April 05, 2012, ... Awards over the course of two days on March 27 and 28 was nothing short of astounding. Of the company’s some 3,600 Indigo customers, 232 (approximately 6%) submitted entries to the competition. Arriving ...

Judges Announced for IMDA Awards

(Label/Tape)

March 26, 2012, ... are chosen based on creativity in design, engineering, and innovation in the following categories: Best Part Design Best Thin Wall Packaging Best Injection Molded Part Best Blow Molded Part Best ...

Carton/Box | Heavyweight SBS Is Ready to Print

(Carton Box)

March 26, 2012, Eliminate the extra mounting step by printing or foil stamping directly on thick SBS board from vertically integrated Lamitech.   With razor thin margins and fierce competition in the industry, converters ...

AIMCAL: Tidland Gives Blades a ‘Sharper Image’

(Film Mfg.)

March 10, 2012, ... substrate. Mounted within the vacuum metallizer, the inspection system measures optical densities from 0 to 4.5 with an accuracy of 0.1 at 1,000 mpm. Multi-probe transmission sensors positioned at 25-mm ...

drupa Preview | Exhibitors Launch New Products

(Carton Box)

March 08, 2012, Heading to Germany in May? You’ll have a lot of ground to cover to see everything that’s new.   London may be the scene of the summer Olympics in July and August, but Dusseldorf, Germany, will create ...

Barrier Coating Launched by NanoPack

(Coating/Laminating)

March 06, 2012, ... A clear, ultra-thin oxygen barrier coating uses 50% less water than previous coatings. With less drying requirement, shorter ovens are sufficient and press speeds can be increased. The coating supports ...

WHQuiz Answer #9 - Nip Uniformity

(Web Handling)

February 22, 2012, ... use a thin feeler gauge or paper strip and see if there is a measureable gap anywhere across the nip footprint. More on this topic was covered in this archived Web Lines column:  Mission: Detect Nip ...

On the Road Again!

(Yo's Yarns)

February 16, 2012, ... Regency (registration is available by clicking here). Developments within the sleeve labeling industry will be available with emphasis on new materials, technologies, applications, and market trends. ...

Web Lines | Test Your Web Handling Knowledge

(Web Handling)

February 14, 2012, ... tension variations across the web’s width (i.e., things would create a loose edge or center). 3. Tension Control—Name one advantage that using a dancer roller has over a tension load cell roller in a ...

On Print | Inkjet and Beyond

(On Print)

February 13, 2012, ... allows them to do things they couldn’t do before, in terms of short runs and rapid turnarounds for specialized marketing. These buyers are also approaching their print suppliers with opportunities in ...

Precision AirConvey Corp. Baler Aids Environment

(Green)

January 25, 2012, The EcoPAC baler helps keep plant environment clean while aiding recycling by turning label matrix, edge trim, and more into bagged bales NEWARK, NJ | The EcoPAC baler from Precision AirConvey Corp. ...

Slitting/Rewinding | Arkwright Improves Output with Shaft Upgrade

(Slit)

January 17, 2012, ... Goldenrod shafts took 15 minutes or less,” says Girardi. “They’re also durable and much easier to maintain. Our shop employees love these shafts, and say this was one of the best things we’ve done.” Perhaps ...

Web Lines | Blocking in Rolls

(Web Handling)

January 12, 2012, ... headaches, and have no impact on final performance. Recommendations to reduce blocking: Wind Looser | Pressure within wound rolls of film is controlled by many variables, including the core, the ...

Tags & Labels Begin 2012 on a High Note

(Yo's Yarns)

January 11, 2012, ... reported to the industry in a January 9th announcement. Within the last few years, gone are the days of double-digit growth for most TLMI converter members. And like its membership, TLMI (along with ...

Why do I have these bubbles in my finished product?

(Tom’s Poly Ploys)

January 02, 2012, ... anything for that matter), quality standards are established to determine acceptable levels of voids.  Observing voids or other defects is usually straight-forward.  Eliminating them can be more challenging.  ...

K 2013 Will Show How Plastics Move the World

(Flexpack)

December 03, 2011, ... Fair – No. 1 for Plastics and Rubber Worldwide, comes to the Fairgrounds in Düsseldorf, Germany, October 16 - 23, 2013. Among the attractions will be a show within a show entitled “Plastics Move the World,” ...

Slot Die Coating | The Pressure Is On

(Adhesive Coating)

December 01, 2011, ... thin, and precise converting operations, a customized coating system is necessary to have a technical edge. Building the system from the material up to the process sets the stage for a high precision tool ...

Eastman Copolyester Provides Easy Label Removal, Saves Materials

(Label/Tape)

November 27, 2011, The benefits of Embrace HY resins for shrink body labels include high printability, sustainability, and noise-free film. KINGSPORT, TN | Embrace HY copolyester resins from Eastman Chemical Co. are ...

Static Beat: Beat Winter Static

(Static-Beat)

November 22, 2011, ... a conveyance element. A thin layer of grease, dirt, or other surface contaminant can greatly increase tribocharging. Cleaning the surfaces can restore good static performance. “Tacky rollers” (cleaning ...

Release Liner Market: Growth Projected, but Threats Remain

(Label/Tape)

November 10, 2011, ... release base. Wherever they are used, PET film liners are now thinner than ever, and they present practical challenges for press minders in many areas, including die-cutting, web tensioning (http://pffc-online.com/web_handling/tension/), ...