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- Operators' Opinions Matter
- (Magazine)
- July 31, 2007, ... production measures. A typical topic could be waste reduction or it could be product-related in terms of ink, substrate, plates, etc. In addition to operators, it is common to involve helpers and first-line ...
- Automated Web Handling Reduces Costs
- (Web Handling)
- July 30, 2007, ... The investment plan for the latest Martin equipment also included the installation of a Matho waste extraction system and moving the MPS line to accommodate the new production layout. According to Nowak, ...
- CONVERTER CLIPS
- (Magazine)
- June 30, 2007, ... dynamics at play in the package manufacturing industry, and a commitment to deliver consistent quality in order to minimize waste. Heidelberg’s world-renowned reputation in the commercial printing ...
- Improving the Process
- (Magazine)
- June 29, 2007, ... since set-up costs, downtime, substrate waste, and press return inks are being supported by fewer print impressions. At some point we will see diminishing returns where current converting practices are ...
- Converter Clips
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- May 31, 2007, ... says The ULS Report. The study examined the energy used, waste created, and greenhouse gas emissions generated by a number of common packages made from plastic, including drink cups, water bottles, ...
- Mapping the Process
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- May 31, 2007, ... eliminate waste of time and material. Conclusions: Using the process map provides a base line for changes to make improvements. Use it to redraw the work flow to incorporate improvements. Use ...
- Mike Schmitt
- (Magazine)
- May 31, 2007, ... safety. We're an industry leader in this regard. We are constantly reducing waste and emissions, increasing recycling, and working to ensure the health and safety of our workers. What advice would you ...
- Measure What Matters
- (Magazine)
- April 30, 2007, ... on actual experience. In this chart the percentage of jobs that need toning has been tracked for a year, with some progress made toward the goal of 23%. This metric impacts waste and uptime primarily, ...
- Design & Color: Part II of II
- (Magazine)
- March 31, 2007, ... equally important objective is to be able to run the job on the press with minimal waste and at high press speeds. Both objectives require calibration of all the steps in the process. One way to do this, ...
- Spot Less
- (Magazine)
- March 31, 2007, ... more printers are moving slitting/sheeting operations in-house in order to increase their ability to address dust and debris issues that compromise printing quality and add to waste. In a related trend, ...
- What's Ne
- (Magazine)
- March 31, 2007, ... tracking trim waste vs. running waste, against a set of definable standards. Using standards, jobs costs are guaranteed a profitability percentage, company says, and each department's performance can be ...
- Focusing on European Flex-Pack
- (Flexpack)
- February 28, 2007, ... issue, noting that key market drivers include the following: Retailers want to be able to send “back of store” waste straight to compost, without the need for separation 2005…oil prices, gas prices, ...
- Narrow Web & Label Reporter
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- February 28, 2007, ... station, an additional waste rewinder, and two screen cassettes. It also offers Mark Andy’s Gizmo, a device for manufacturing multilayer labels. Etiko hopes to broaden its market appeal through an enhanced ...
- What's Ne
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- February 28, 2007, ... to use on press and is able to help reduce waste. PFFC-ASAP 400 Check Production in Real Time Nordson Corp., Duluth, GA; 800/683-2314; nordson.com The ClearView production information system provides ...
- Color 101: Part II
- (Magazine)
- January 31, 2007, ... will be waste and failure. Process Management Last month we discussed control of raw materials, and now we look at a simple check list of procedures required for color measurement and control. If any ...
- Color 101: Part I
- (Process Management)
- December 31, 2006, ... the color to be correct at the end of the value chain, that is, where the print comes off the press. It is the last chance to get it right. To avoid waste, the color should be correct without loss of press ...
- Industry News
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- December 13, 2006, News from: Hammermill Papers, DMIA, Appleton, ICC, Japs-Olson, Konica Minolta, Videk, CCL Label, Sappi Fine Paper North America, Home Mountain Printing, Xerox, UPM Raflatac, HP, Canon, RR Donnelley, MAN ...
- What's Ne
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- November 30, 2006, ... table; 30-in. unwind with optional roll lift; waste removal; roll end gripper for quick roll changes; counter for labels in feet or meters; pneumatic quick-change spindles in any size; and dual rewinder. ...
- Ink Mileage: Measure & Manage
- (Process Management)
- November 30, 2006, ... to get useful data. Others think this is an opportunity to isolate and minimize process variation and thus improve productivity and reduce waste. Process Management In November we reviewed ink transfer. ...
- A Call to Arms
- (Magazine)
- November 30, 2006, ... in the UK that has defined release liners as packaging waste. That means you can’t throw it away. The printing industry in England understands there is a problem, realizes it is criminal to throw away ...