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Readers Choice | Top 10 New Products of 2016

(Flexpack)

December 01, 2016, ... to thick sheet products with multi-layer discrimination. New optical engine has been enhanced to improve signal-to-noise, accuracy, web flutter, and the effect of optical interference. Unit measures ...

Kodak Reports Workflow Updates

(News | New Products)

November 30, 2016, ... Software features new automation capabilities. Custom fold pattern enhancements for web and ribbon printing signatures. Shingling and bottling rule management. Smart collation marks. “Our Unified ...

Coating Matters | Pre-Metered Fluid Flow Analysis with Computational Methods

(Coating/Laminating)

November 27, 2016, ... from Hamline Univ. Mark is a technical consultant and CEO of Coating Tech Service LLC. He has worked in web coating technologies and chemical manufacturing operations and is a certified Six Sigma Black ...

SPGPrints Enhances Laser Engraver Line

(News | New Products)

November 13, 2016, Company says new version of rotaLEN for narrow web rotary screens has an improved laser and extended engraving width BOXMEER, THE NETHERLANDS | SPGPrints reports it has introduced quality and productivity ...

PROTON Sensors Feature Small Footprint

(Controls)

November 12, 2016, ... speed and length measurement of moving web products.  Company says the sensors are designed to replace cumbersome, inaccurate, and high-wear contact-wheel measurement devices used in web production processes, ...

CTC Splicer Offers Nonstop Production

(News | New Products)

November 12, 2016, ... automatic splicer with controls for splicing printed web in register. This new machine is said to allow nonstop production via high-speed automatic roll changes.  Company says space-saving design allows ...

FTA Offers Info on 2017 Annual Forum

(News | New Products)

November 06, 2016, “Trending Now” will be the theme of the Forum, with a broad agenda of technical topics as well as the popular INFO*FLEX Exhibition BOHEMIA, NY | The Flexographic Technical Association (FTA), announces ...

GMG's Flexo Best-in-Class Workshop is First in Serie

(Print)

October 30, 2016, Best-in-class workshop is first in monthly series that focuses on color management for narrow-and wide-web flexo packaging prepress ITASCA, IL | GMG and participating sponsors held their first in a ...

Grafotronic Unwinder Suited for Labels

(News | New Products)

October 29, 2016, The Wasberger Model UV-330 unwinder reportedly works on-line with all machines and features a simple design with many features BARRINGTON, IL | Grafotronic announces the Wasberger 13-in. Model UW-330 ...

Roll-2-Roll Technologies Partners with Power/mation

(News | New Products)

October 25, 2016, ...  In other company news, Roll-2-Roll Technologies recently unveiled advanced data analytics and fault prediction technology available for the ARIS Web Guiding System. KOIOS Data Analytics offers the ability ...

Sticking With It | What Is the Value of Technical Meetings?

(Sticking With It)

October 25, 2016, ... Metallizers, Coaters and Laminators) Web Coating & Handling Conference and the ASC (Adhesive & Sealant Council) Fall Conference and Expo. Thought I would share some thoughts on both conferences and hopefully ...

Grafotronic Unwinder Has Many Features

(News | New Products)

October 23, 2016, ... 330 mm (optional 520 and 700 mm), standard roll shaft diameter is 76 mm (3 in.), material weight range is 50/300 g/m, and maximum speed is 100 mpm, (optional 150 mpm). Offered optional is a web tension ...

Coating Matters | Vacuum Systems Offer More Capability

(Coating/Laminating)

October 18, 2016, ... components. This can provide a stable coating with less concern for substrate variability and potential web tear outs. Now, if there is a minimum vacuum, you would think there is a maximum. There is, ...

APR Offers Extended Range for Label Market

(Label/Tape)

October 15, 2016, All Printing Resources has strengthened its commitment to the narrow web marketplace with customized solutions for label converters GLENDALE HEIGHTS, IL | All Printing Resources (APR) reports it used ...

Dos Pinos Uses Tetra Brik® Aseptic Slim Leaf

(First Glance)

October 13, 2016, Dos Pinos is first in the Americas to use Tetra Brik® Aseptic Slim Leaf LAUSANNE, SWITZERLAND | Tetra Pak is helping customers across all markets upgrade their lines. Dos Pinos, a leading Costa Rican ...

Fastec Imaging Camera Records at High Speeds

(Controls)

October 09, 2016, ... FasMotion software on PC/Mac or via the built-in web interface with a web browser on PC, Mac, tablet, or smartphone. Instructions are to use the (LR) FasCorder Mode, operate the camera as a regular camcorder ...

Gallus Announces New Label Press

(Label/Tape)

October 02, 2016, ... quality packaging and label applications. Company will launch the first series machines with a web width of 440 mm, and other, wider web widths will follow as development of the machine system continues. ...

ICE USA 2017 Adds to Experts Team

(News | New Products)

September 30, 2016, ... the industry.”  In addition to Brase, the 2017 Ask the Experts Team includes the following: Dr. Edward D. Cohen (Web Coating) – A technical consultant in all aspects of the web coating process Vincent ...

T.H.E.M. Supports Launch of Beer Concentrate in Single-Serve Pack

(Flexpack)

September 28, 2016, ... The snap-opening function is integrated into the lower web of the thermoformed pack and there is no requirement for any type of perforation of the film in the opening area of the portion pack. This provides ...

BST Upgrades Inspection System

(Controls)

September 24, 2016, The Powerscope 5000 web viewing system is said to be compact and to offer high image quality as well as many new features BIELEFELD, GERMANY | BST recently unveiled the Powerscope 5000 web viewing ...