Laser

News Clips

(News Clips Archive)

May 31, 2008, ... confirms a deal with Interprint USA to equip its new Pittsfield, MA, manufacturing facility with a fully automated Direct Laser Processing line. Bunting Magnetics, Newton, KS, acquires Magnet Applications ...

Extruder a Tall Addition

(Substrates)

May 31, 2008, ... and custom blends. A high-accuracy laser scanner monitors film thickness continuously. Automated Packaging creates materials for bag packaging applications in hardware, medical, food, pharmacy, fulfillment, ...

The Flexo Process: Be Careful

(Flexography)

April 30, 2008, ... recipe for this work, but below are some typical specifications: Ink Densities Anilox Plate Yellow 0.95-1.05 Type Laser Engraved Ceramic Type Digital Photoploymer Magenta 1.25-1.35 ...

New Marking Process Is Patented

(Inks/Coatings/Primers)

April 30, 2008, ... low-power CO2 laser. The process does not require inks, ribbons, or other consumables, reportedly making it cost-effective and more environmentally friendly than traditional printing techniques. What' ...

Drupa New Product Digest

(Magazine)

April 30, 2008, ... rolls to 1,000 mm dia and rewinds finished rolls to 600 mm dia. Options include differential rewind shafts, computerized control system through touchscreen operator panel with easy setting systems, laser ...

Extrusion Coater /Laminator Operates at High Speeds

(News Eclips)

April 21, 2008, ... melt quality, says the company, at 2,200 kg/hr. Includes three thickness gauges, auto profile control, three automatic t-dies, laser inspection, and a rewind with auto splicing at maximum operation speed ...

Narrow Web & Label Reporter

(Narrow Web)

March 31, 2008, ... Victrex PEEK polymer, for marking labels on reusable light conductors in its high quality solid-state lasers. Reportedly, APTIV film was selected for its excellent steam sterilization resistance of 134 ...

Carton & Box Reporter

(Carton Box)

March 31, 2008, ... of cutting rules for blister pack, thermoformed packaging. Bruce Bolek, laser/knifing supervisor at Display Pack, says, “Our choice of Sandvik as our new steel rule manufacturer came after lengthy trials ...

Clever Converters

(Flexpack)

March 31, 2008, ...  LaserTear technology for easy, clean, and convenient opening. Seal it Again Ham Printpack, Atlanta, GA, is recognized with a gold award for packaging excellence for the Daniele Delizia President ...

Length and Speed Measurement Device

(Archive)

March 20, 2008, BetaLaserMike's enhanced its LaserSpeed 4000-3 non-contact measurement gauge uses Laser Doppler Velocimetry to measure the length and speed of any moving product or surface to an accuracy of +/- 0.05% or ...

Metal Is in the Mix

(Metallizing)

February 29, 2008, ... are high quality graphics, a tamper-evident seal, a laser score for easy opening, and a reclosable slider zipper for multiple servings. It's a Wrap Unifoil Corp., Fairfield, NJ, claims both marketing ...

What's New Product

(New Products)

February 29, 2008, ... pigment for application on clear films or substrates. Pigment undergoes a color change reaction from white to black, forming a positive image when exposed to a computer-controlled, low-power CO2 laser. ...

March Narrow Web & Label Reporter

(Narrow Web)

February 29, 2008, ...  PFFC-ASAP 326 CTP Device Simplifies Workflow Part of company's RotaPlate line, the tabletop rotaLEX 6610 direct laser exposer is described as a low-cost, small CTP device suitable for digital high ...

February Narrow Web & Label Reporter

(Narrow Web)

January 31, 2008, ... can be wound onto both 1- and 3-in.-dia cores. Maximum working width is 1,600 mm. Laser core-positioning, automatic edge control, and frictioning guarantee high finished roll quality and open up other ...

Property Control

(Coating/Laminating)

January 31, 2008, ... from agglomeration point defects and inadequate product performance. There are several methods to consider: laser particle size analyzer, Coulter resistance particle counter, and microscopic image analysis ...

Automated Packaging Adds Co-Extruder

(Archive)

January 06, 2008, Automated Packaging Systems has added a new high-efficiency, blown film extrusion system for creating multi-layer films. STREETSBORO, OH | Automated Packaging Systems has added a new high-efficiency, blown ...

Narrow Web & Label Reporter

(Narrow Web)

December 31, 2007, ... liners and facestocks. We're also planning for the challenges of tomorrow, such as RFID labels, laser die-cutting, as well as developing and embracing new manufacturing, order management, and delivery technologies.” ...

Brand Booster

(Print)

December 31, 2007, ... level that we're now able to produce and the responsiveness that we're able to deliver as a small company.” That laser-sharp focus on quality and client care has sustained the 12-person operation and ...

Parallel Protocol

(Web Handling)

December 31, 2007, ... roller parallelism simultaneously in the tram and level position. This system uses inertial technology to achieve a roll alignment survey of an entire process. It uses three ring laser gyroscopes to measure ...

Products

(New Products)

December 31, 2007, ... less than 100 deg F heat to prevent damage to plastic surfaces. Xenon Corp. | 800-936-6695 | www.xenoncorp.com PFFC-ASAP 414 Anilox Roll Offers Precision The EZ-Clean Diamond ceramic laser-engraved ...

PFFC Pilot/Lab/Technical Facilities Directory

(Magazine)

November 30, 2007, Is there a problem with your process? Fix it! These technical facilities stand ready to help. Adherent Laboratories 3804 Dunlap St. North, St. Paul, MN 55112; 651-247-3364; This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.; ...

New Products, Part 2

(Archive)

November 06, 2007, ... Bar Coding Casemark tape has a new imaging solution that combines a proprietary applicator and the tape with a CO2 laser, reportedly helping increase productivity, reducing downtime, and eliminating bar ...

First Glance

(Flexpack)

October 31, 2007, ... for is LaserTear technology, which produces laser-scored film that works with zipper applications and creates a “hooded” package that allows for the removal of the entire package header to expose the resealable ...

Narrow Web & Label Reporter

(Magazine)

October 31, 2007, ... to refill existing cartridges rather than contribute to unnecessary waste. According to Overnight Labels, it takes almost a gallon of oil to make a new laser cartridge. More than 350 million of them ...

New Products, Part 1

(Magazine)

October 31, 2007, New products from: Stafford, Migatron, Schober USA, Spartanics, EMX Industries, Sensor Products, Laminations, Badger Plug, Laser Research Optics, LasX Industries, Bobst Group, MKS Ion Industrial, Rockwell ...

CCP Expo 2007 Exhibitors

(Archive)

October 22, 2007, ... an ITW Company Plastisoft Corporation Poligon Industrial De Girona Polymag Tek Precision Air Convey Preco Laser Systems LLC Process Sensors Corporation Profama PROSLIT Pyradia, Inc. Radius Solutions ...

Narrow Web & Label Reporter

(Magazine)

September 30, 2007, ... of a CDI 2530 digital plate imager from EskoArtwork this summer. The laser imaging technology, says the converter, will enable it to print higher quality images and higher line screens with more consistency ...

SHEAR Strategy

(Flexpack)

September 30, 2007, ... differential shafts for accurate tension control, and a laser system guides the operator in placing the rewind cores during roll changes. Finished rolls are transferred onto a roll stand for easy handling. ...

WHAT'S NEW PRODUCT

(Magazine)

September 30, 2007, ... with a range of splice arms and transfer units for optimal functionality for specific applications. Offers fully automatic roll change at preset diameter and maximum production speed. Laser glue line position ...

Converting Industry News

(Magazine)

September 30, 2007, ... Mesirow Financial, Infrared Technologies, Victrex, FTA, Intelicoat Technologies, Rocwell Automation, Brushfoil, Sealed Air Corp., ECRM, Comexi, PAC, ACIMGA, IST Metz, Interflex Laser Engravers, and Drupa ...