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Coating | Solution Delivery for High-Precision Coating, Pt. 1

(Coating/Laminating)

February 08, 2016, ... filters and tanks on the fly will help to minimize solution waste. The recommended steps for creating a robust solution delivery system are to do the following: Characterize the solution properties ...

TLMI Honors Companies for Green Leadership

(Label/Tape)

November 14, 2015, ... also recognized for their achievements in demonstrating a commitment to TLMI’s sustainability initiatives for waste reduction, tangible and replicable practices, and unique sustainability initiatives.  ...

Label PRomotion | Tug-of-War Features Conservation vs. Informed Consumers

(Label/Tape)

November 12, 2015, ... start with the fundamental principle that good packaging design prevents more waste than it creates.” At first glance, that seems like a tall order. It does on second glance, too. Doing ever more with ...

Esko Updates Design Software

(News | New Products)

October 23, 2015, ArtiosCAD’s Canvas Design is said to help designers create and produce multi-part displays or packages faster by eliminating wasteful steps GHENT, BELGIUM | Esko announces the rollout of its newest ...

Defect Detection | Filmquest Enhances its Reputation with Surface Inspection System

(Controls)

October 21, 2015, ... system. Waste Reduction “We know that the LED2000 has helped us reduce our waste dramatically and improve our line speed which improves our profit, but even better, our customers are reassured when ...

Constantia Flexibles Wins Alufoil Trophy

(Label/Tape)

August 31, 2015, ... savings of 8% the new neck foil has a positive impact on wastewater used during the returned bottle cleaning process. The thinner foil completely dissolves in the caustic bath, extending the caustic wash ...

HP Indigo Spotlights Labels & Packaging at VIP Event

(News | New Products)

July 30, 2015, ... Digital Press (100 global installations) with an advanced color management system to reduce setup and waste and to ensure consistent color targets. The system also offers a Michelman DigiPrime680 Primer, ...

Show Preview | CPP Expo 2015 Adds 3D Printing Pavilion

(Trends/Management)

July 29, 2015, ... levels of accuracy and quality, increasing efficiency, reducing waste, and minimizing costs.   RadTech will hold a special meeting of the Printing & Packaging Focus Group from 2:00–3:45 p.m. followed ...

Static Beat | Control Static on Insulating Webs in Dryers

(Static-Beat)

July 22, 2015, ... can carry an unusually large amount of solvent into the dryer. We work hard to eliminate folds and creases entering coaters or print decks because they cause customer observable defects and waste. In gravure ...

QuadTech Installs Color System on DG Press

(News | New Products)

July 19, 2015, ... will provide closed-loop color control for reduced waste and fast makereadies.  Company says the technology will automatically measure and control color on the Thallo press for both paper and film, and ...

Flexo Printing | Mid-Web Press Answers Shift to More SKUs, Short Runs

(Print)

July 14, 2015, ... tolerances of the plate and bridge sleeves. Production costs were considered, with less ink waste from run to run through better ink management; less expensive flexo plate costs; reduced plate mounting ...

SPI Announces Refocus Recycling Summit & Expo

(News | New Products)

July 04, 2015, ... that only 9% of plastic was recycled from the municipal solid waste stream in 2012 (latest figures available). SPI believes it is time to create strategies that will help drive demand for recycled materials, ...

Show Preview | FTA’s 2015 Info*Flex and Forum in Perfect Harmony

(Print)

April 08, 2015, ... defect detection, waste control, training programs and more. For a complete schedule of presentations, click here.   Info*Flex | Imagine Tomorrow, Today “Imagine Tomorrow, Today” is the theme of ...

NPE 2015 Wrap-up

(Tom’s Poly Ploys)

March 31, 2015, ... a multi-year, proof-of-concept program to collect and reclaim non-recycled flexible packaging waste and convert it into oil.  This program involved not only the large scale pyrolysis process needed to ...

Allstein Announces New Paperboard Press

(News | New Products)

January 06, 2015, ... configuration, significant waste reduction, and ease of operation. The equipment offers the ability to have a completely in-line process for finished, die-cut, stripped, and stacked cartons at the end ...

Davis-Standard Offers Flex-Pack Extrusion Coating Line

(Coating/Laminating)

January 06, 2015, The dsX line includes many features said to reduce waste, aid productivity, and make it suited for a variety of flexible packaging applications   PAWCATUCK, CT | Davis-Standard offers the dsX flex-pack ...

Show Preview | ICE USA 2015 Returns to Orlando with Added Features

(Trends/Management)

January 05, 2015, ... how the EVO 150 controller can provide perfect centerline guiding with the use of a single WideArray edge detector. Web widths up to 18 in. are possible.   AirTrim (Booth 1166) will feature trim waste ...

Coating Matters | Multi-Layer Coating

(Coating/Laminating)

December 11, 2014, To provide more than one fluid at a time to a substrate, a pre-metered method like slot die coating is required If you'd like to hear from Mark Miller's own lips rather than read his column, titled ...

Cloud-Based Software | Remote Monitoring Gets a Boost

(Trends/Management)

December 07, 2014, ... maximize the performance aspect of OEE, but this may result in frequent breakdowns or create additional waste. In this instance, raising the performance could bring down the availability or quality. The ...

Release Liner | Annual AWA Seminar Paints Picture of Today’s Market

(Label/Tape)

November 16, 2014, ... of life (sustainability), through its mid-life (its carbon footprint), and to its end of life (recycling and waste-to-energy.” The Recycling Subcommittee’s mission is to educate both converters and end-users ...