Folding/Gluing
Modern Drying and Curing
- Published: September 19, 2024
Pioneering Advances in UV to LED Conversion, Chemistry Transitions and Sustainable Practices
Sticking Points in Electronics Labeling
- Published: September 12, 2024
In the electronic components sec-tor, enhancing durability for labels and marking solutions exposed to harsh cleaning chemicals can be mission-critical.
Finding Hidden Value: Did You Know that Parts can be "Plasma Coated?"
- Published: September 05, 2024
In our industry we are always looking to improve and refine the process.
Surface Tension and Wettability
- Published: May 02, 2024
Key Principles for Quality Production in Converting
Navigating Challenges in Corona Treatment
- Published: January 15, 2024
In the dynamic world of packaging, corona treatment plays an important role in ensuring the optimal adhesion of inks, coatings and adhesives.
R2R USA Conference Draws Biggest Crowd in Five Years
- Published: December 28, 2023
The R2R USA Conference hosted by the Association for Roll-to-Roll Converters (ARC) in October, recorded the highest number of attendees in five years.
Addressing Plastic Waste with Mono-web Coatings
- Published: October 26, 2023
As brands continue to focus on ways they can improve the sustainability of packaging, they feel an urgency to address plastic waste, especially plastics in the ocean.
American International Machinery Becomes Authorized Distributor for Tunkers Packing System
- Published: August 29, 2023
American International Machinery, Inc. (AIM), the exclusive supplier for the Signature brand of converting equipment
Beontag Publishes 2022 ESG Report
- Published: August 15, 2023
Beontag – one of the world’s largest manufacturers of self-adhesives and smart tags such as RFID and NFC
Improve Quality by Corona Treating Films Prior to Converting
- Published: June 26, 2023
The terms “bump-treating”, “re-treat”, or “refresh treat” refer to treating a film in-line prior to converting.
Corona Treatment for Extrusion Coating and Laminating Production Lines
- Published: June 19, 2023
Plastic and paper processing companies — especially those converting web materials — are confronted every day with the problems of improving adhesion
Thin and Accurate is Slot Die Coating Standard
- Published: May 31, 2023
Roll-to-roll slot die coating has become the industry standard for extremely thin and extremely accurate coating.
IDENTCO Introduces PCB Labels with Unique Material Composition Protecting Against Chemical Washes, High Temperatures
- Published: April 20, 2023
New TT413 labeling series offers vital identification and traceability for high-leverage printed circuit board components.
Fujifilm and Henkel Announce Partnership Agreement
- Published: March 30, 2023
Fujifilm Graphic Communications has announced a partnership agreement with Henkel that will deliver production and sustainability benefits for customers of its Jet Press FP790 digital inkjet flexible packaging solution
Achieving Sustainability: Q&A with Sun Chemical’s Dr. Nikola Juhasz
- Published: March 13, 2023
Answers submitted by: Dr. Nikola Juhasz, Global Technical Director of Sustainability, Sun Chemical.
H.B. Fuller Joins RecyClass
- Published: March 02, 2023
Reinforcing the company commitment to improve the recyclability of plastic products
ETI: Empowerment through Innovation
- Published: February 07, 2023
For more than 20 years, ETI has been a trusted partner with players in the narrow-web converting industry.
Manufacturing Quality Print Finishing Solutions in the USA
- Published: February 07, 2023
D&K Group is a leading manufacturer of print finishing solutions including laminating films and equipment.
The Role of Corona in Flexible Packaging Lamination Requires an Understanding of Filmic Substrates
- Published: January 30, 2023
All flexible substrates require two basic principles for high-quality lamination: high bond strength and no optical defects.
Three Ways Water-Based Primers are Advancing Extrusion Coating Trends in the Flexible Packaging Industry
- Published: January 16, 2023
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way that people around the world live, work and shop.
Orion Engineered Carbons Announces New Distribution Partnership with ION Specialties in Mexico
- Published: January 09, 2023
Orion Engineered Carbons, a specialty chemicals company, has entered a distribution agreement with newly formed ION Specialties, based in Mexico City.
The Versatility of UV Curing
- Published: December 16, 2022
UV curing is a versatile technology that enables inks, coatings, adhesives and extrusions to be set inline, in a small footprint and at high speed while also producing performance properties superior
The Value of Atmospheric Plasma
- Published: November 21, 2022
Improving Adhesion on Thermally Sensitive Materials, Thick Materials, Embedded Electronics, Foam and Panels from SOFTAL Corona & Plasma
HOW TO: Properly Handle Tri-Ply Adhesive Lamination
- Published: November 07, 2022
While the industry is working to sustainable solutions to serve the flexible packaging industry, the demand for conventional packaging is under constant growth.
Glue Tabs: Failures?
- Published: October 31, 2022
In almost 40 years in the containerboard and corrugated industry, I have never heard of a box failure due to the manufacturer’s joint that was properly die cut and had 100 percent adhesive coverage.
Thinking Inside and Outside the Coating Box
- Published: October 03, 2022
Packaging has evolved over the years to meet the demands of fast-moving consumer goods retailing, facing many masters and being answerable to all.
The “5R” Framework: An Approach Designed to Reduce Packaging Waste
- Published: September 21, 2022
Serious environmental issues and growing climate change concerns are resulting in an increased focus on sustainable packaging.
Maxcess Vision Inspection: The Benefits of Proper Vision Inspection
- Published: July 11, 2022
Print inspection systems are an easy-to-use solution that can be retrofitted to any printing press, enabling operators to setup and run faster, as well as locate and analyze defects before they become critical.
There’s More than One Way to Treat a Film
- Published: June 27, 2022
To most people, surface treatment means corona treatment. Corona treatment is the most popular surface treatment for good reasons, but it isn’t the only choice.
