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PMMI Study Explores Trends & Challenges in Labeling

(Label/Tape)

July 24, 2012, ... of sustainable materials • Implementing anti-counterfeiting and tamper evident measures • Improved tracking across the supply chain As product marketers find new ways to use labels to enhance a product’s ...

PACK EXPO Intl. 2012 Highlights Printing, Converting & Material Innovations

(Print)

July 23, 2012, ... and direct thermal printers enable operators to use HF RFID tags for product authentication and asset tracking. The technology produces faster transactions with the benefit of secure wireless data collection. ...

PMMI Looks at Economics, Label Trends

(Label/Tape)

June 30, 2012, The July 2012 issue of “PMMI Reports” sees growth through year’s end; trends in labeling include thinner stock, sustainability, and improved tracking   RESTON, VA | News of note from “PMMI Reports,” ...

The Scientific Approach to Coating

(Coating/Laminating)

June 12, 2012, ... two important methods for tracking down these defects and understanding the root cause: (1) Design of Experiments (DOEs) that include variables outside the coating station to capture more information; ...

Green Bay Packaging Is FSC Certified

(Carton Box)

June 02, 2012, ... joins a select global community of manufacturers committed to sustainable forestry practices. The certification is a comprehensive tracking system to control and verify that procured fiber meets FSC standards, ...

Software Minimizes Unscheduled UV Shutdowns

(Curing)

May 01, 2012, ... for the LightHammer10 system. The new on-board monitoring software provides real-time system performance monitoring by a PC connected to the network. Features tracking of operational hours by key components—magnetron, ...

NPE Follow Up

(Tom’s Poly Ploys)

April 30, 2012, ... automated, robotic, with advanced software offering excellent monitoring, reporting and tracking abilities, trending, and on and on.  The equipment underneath this technology hasn't changed too much, but ...

Slitting/Rewinding | Trim Loss as Low as 3%

(Slit)

March 14, 2012, ... requirements. Customer supplied lot numbers, part numbers, and detailed tracking information are included in their QC inspection process. As a result, Metlon can trace all orders from the time the material ...

Web Lines | Test Your Web Handling Knowledge

(Web Handling)

February 14, 2012, ... or decrease the top layer pre-laminate tension? 11. Guiding—For automatic guiding in the middle of a process, which is preferred: a steering-type guide or a displacement-type guide? 12. Web Tracking—In ...

Spinnaker Coating Now Owned by its Employees

(Coating/Laminating)

February 08, 2012, ... cheese packaging, frozen food packaging, deli/bakery); apparel; household products; drums; price marking; tracking; and vials and test tubes. The company operates two facilities in Troy: a 100,000-sq-ft ...

Matthews Offers New-Generation Print Control Module

(Controls)

February 03, 2012, ... cartons. Viacode is called the window to complete plant-level marking/coding/tracking process, allowing user to quickly and efficiently create, edit, or select messages from one location (even remotely) ...

EFI Moves into Ceramic Tile Printing by Adding Cretaprint

(News | New Products)

January 10, 2012, ... opportunity for EFI. We have been tracking the swift transformation from analog to digital technology in tile imaging for quite some time and have been deeply impressed with the fast growth and global ...

Coating Matters | Down-Web Uniformity

(Coating/Laminating)

January 09, 2012, ... Tracking the web speed will identify repeat variations and sinusoidal down-web issues. What is the main difference between roll coating and pre-metered coating, such as slot die? This is when I put down ...

Privacy Statement

(Uncategorized)

November 17, 2011, ... third-party advertisers' tracking methods in conjunction with links, online ads, etc., by visiting the advertisers' sites. How We Use Your Contact Information We may use your contact information for ...

Inspection: Lighting the Way

(Controls)

August 21, 2011, ... time-consuming manual detection methods. New tagless defect tracking features use weight to determine waste removal and avoid the need to contaminate a roll with tags. Finally, no inspection would be ...

Inkjet Printer Runs Unattended

(Digital)

July 31, 2011, ... features robust master roll handling system designed to enhance Roland inkjet printers for digital micro-run applications. Prints/cuts on 12-in.-dia rolls to 500 lb. Tracking system is said to offer perfect ...

Brand Security Innovations Technical Report: Tamper Evidence

(Print)

June 30, 2011, ... kind) Secure tracking systems (creating a continuum through the supply and distribution chain) On- or in-package technologies that are difficult or impossible to replicate The devices may be overt ...

Holographic Technology: Pattern Pressing

(Print)

June 30, 2011, ... and product tracking information is becoming increasingly important and commercially acceptable, with the added bonus of being able to link on-pack product identification with supply chain management, ...

Open House Features Gallus Rock Press Demo

(Flexography)

June 14, 2011, ... Graphic Solutions • Doctor Blades—Use the Right Doctor Blade in the Right Situation: Bobby Furr, Max Daetwyler Corp. • Bounce Gear-marks, Tracking and More—Identify Causes and Minimize Quality Losses: ...

Automate Business Practices

(Trends/Management)

February 28, 2011, ... four applications said to provide businesses with the basic functionality to automate their core practices. The suite includes shelf inventory; order entry; asset tracking; and shelf replenishment.  ...