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Coating Matters | Plumbing Basics in Coating Technology

Published: May 01, 2012

How does being a good plumber help you become a great coating technology expert?

PSI-Polymer Systems Offers New Back Flush Screen Changer

Published: May 01, 2012

Said to provide safety for operators, new Back Flush Screen Changer from PSI-Polymer Systems can process materials with high levels of contamination

Mark's Coating Matters

Published: April 24, 2012

Coating Matters... it really does! I had a disagreement with a colleague once about the value of fluid coating. He argued that coating is simply one of the steps in the converting process; no different than extruding the film or slitting the final roll of tape. I argued that a slice of film without glue can't add value to the final customer. How much adhesive you put on the substrate, what chemistry is in the adhesive, how the adhesive is applied to the film – this can change a simple film into anything from a road sign to a brightness enhancement film for a TV to a household box sealing tape.

RadTech Joins Initiative to Aid Exports

Published: April 24, 2012

The US Commercial Service and RadTech join the New Market Exporter Initiative to boost awareness of export/partnering opportunities around the world

Dymax Dispenser Aids Operators

Published: April 19, 2012

The SD-100 digital syringe dispenser from Dymax offers accuracy, ease, and a small footprint

Invensys System Controls Plastics Processing

Published: April 18, 2012

The MACO Compact Control system from Invensys uses logic control, diagnostics, monitoring, and more to offer consistently high quality production

New Features for Dynisco Melt Flow Indexer

Published: April 17, 2012

The LMI melt flow indexer from Dynisco makes use easier for operators with a digital encoder, new software, and a digital encoder

Static Beat | Laminators Present Static Challenges

Published: April 06, 2012

Static control for laminators is complex because static charges can be sealed inside by the laminator.

3 Sigma Hosts USDA & Ohio Development Officials

Published: April 03, 2012

Business & Industry loan guarantee enabled company to purchase and install a 78-in. wide aqueous coater

Fujifilm’s Coating Introduced by CRI

Published: March 29, 2012

CodeStream from Fujifilm, an aqueous coating used in the marking of variable data, is being rolled out by Color Resolutions Intl.

Coating Matters | Battery Coating Technology

Published: March 26, 2012

Battery manufacturers find efficiency improvements in the coating step.

LPS Industries Adds Equipment, Continues Green Ways

Published: March 15, 2012

Flexible packaging company adds new graphics software, lamination, and slitting equipment, expanding its ability to serve medical and food customers

Smokin' Hot Cigarette Cartons Are Top Product of the Year

Published: March 12, 2012

The Assn. of Intl. Metallizers, Coaters & Laminators presents nine awards for its Vacuum Metallized or Coated Product Competition plus one coveted Sustainability Award.