Critical Trends

Sonoco Trident Installs Cyrel DigiFlow Flexo System

(News | New Products)

November 06, 2014, ... It adds a chamber that allows the creation of a controlled atmosphere during the main exposure allowing one-to-one reproduction of image elements on the plate. This one-to-one reproduction is critical ...

Rockwell Automation Drive Has Safety Option

(Controls)

November 04, 2014, ... drives often run the most critical assets in an operation,” says Mark Banas, product manager, Rockwell Automation. “Starting and stopping a drive repeatedly using input disconnect devices can create significant ...

AIMCAL Fall Technical Conference Packs 'Em I

(Yo's Yarns)

October 27, 2014, The Assn. of Intl. Metallizers Coaters & Laminators Fall Technical Conference hosted nearly 380 attendees and awarded Matteucci Technical Excellence Awards. MYRTLE BEACH, SC | The Assn. of Intl. Metallizers ...

Coating Matters | Patch Coating for Precision Fluid Placement, Pt. 2

(Coating/Laminating)

October 20, 2014, ... conditions for the fluid prior to engaging the slot die. The critical concern is making sure the flow rate is smooth at the exit and air is not trapped in the system. In the “head” of the coating, if there ...

Prairie State Labels Sees Quick Payback on Viscosity Control

(Controls)

October 16, 2014, ... we can now open the presses up and let them run at full speed.' The consistency we get from Brookfield’s AST is also critically important when it comes to color matching for our clients brands. We are ...

Optimization of Fluid Coating

(Coating/Laminating)

October 16, 2014, ... of reasonable line speed and reasonable pump rate. Failure of air entrainment would occur as line speed increased and/or pump rate decreased. Failure of adequate fluid flow would appear at a critical pump ...

Mohawk Honored for Environmental Achievement

(News | New Products)

October 15, 2014, ... of Green Seal-Certified Papers. “Investing in green energy and a clean environment is critical to public health and a robust economy,” said Congressman Tonko, (D-NY). “I applaud Mr. O'Connor, and his ...

PPC’s Markens Addresses European Carton Industry

(Carton Box)

October 07, 2014, In a speech to ECMA and Pro Carton, Markens spoke of the mindset of North American converters and increases in boxboard production and carton shipments   SPRINGFIELD, MA | On September 18, 2014, ...

Goss and Alwan in Cooperative Effort

(News | New Products)

October 04, 2014, ... sector since entering the market in 2012. "This is particularly critical when using special ink formulations and substrates that have been specified by brand owners, often with little regard for the technical ...

drupa Global Insights Report Ready for Release

(News | New Products)

September 26, 2014, The study examines the impact of the Internet on print, concluding that printers must change their approach and invest accordingly   CHICAGO, IL | Messe Düsseldorf reports that the first results ...

Coating Matters | Patch Coating for Precision Fluid Placement, Pt. 1

(Coating/Laminating)

September 22, 2014, ... control of fluid dynamics, and physical position of the coating equipment to the substrate. Wetting: The ability of the fluid to displace air at the fluid/solid interface in coating is critical to reducing ...

Fighting Viscous Forces to Improve Fluid Coating Success

(Coating/Laminating)

September 17, 2014, ... force is critical to the behavior of the fluid flow. Given enough time, even a solid will flow. This phenomena is described by the Deborah number: De = λU/H Low numbers represent liquid flow that ...

Dow Corning Release Coating Solves Anchorage, Rub-Off Issues

(Coating/Laminating)

September 17, 2014, ... coatings lack these two critical attributes, or require processing compromises. The new product, formulated with platinum for ease of handling, also provides stable release performance in ultra-flat profiles ...

Unilux Adds Handheld Strobe Light

(Controls)

September 04, 2014, ... strobes and deliver superior UV inspection capabilities that are so critical to the security needs of label and package printers. With much more extensive controls for more inspection and motion analysis ...

Plastic Suppliers Announces Shrink Label Film

(Label/Tape)

September 01, 2014, ... adds a more than 25% increase in yield over PETG. “Recognizing how critical heat stability is to our customers, PSI is proud to now offer a product that withstands this level of heat and still maintains ...

Mondi Expands Inkjet Paper Distribution in North America

(Flexpack)

August 19, 2014, ... its high-speed inkjet portfolio 2.0 has been further developed and optimized so that it brings a number of benefits to printers and end-users. Reportedly, the larger color gamut in critical areas, such ...

Apple Converting Adds Real-Time Inspection System

(News | New Products)

August 05, 2014, ... Apple Converting’s quality assurance auditors to identify, and production operators to locate and remove, a critical defect.” The Shark 4000 100% inspection system detects misregistration, color variation, ...

Show Preview | Labelexpo Americas 2014 Enhances Focus on Package Printing

(Label/Tape)

August 04, 2014, Event will feature 400+ exhibitors, live demos, and product launches in all sectors Labelexpo Americas 2014 will mark its 25th anniversary when it returns to Chicagoland September 9-11. Show organizer ...

Menasha Packaging Recognized by AIB

(News | New Products)

July 27, 2014, ... Regional Lean and Quality Manager. “From revamping the hazard analysis and critical control points program at PrePrint to adding a gated security system, walls around a baler, and a new uniform policy ...

FTA Online Course Covers Inks

(News | New Products)

July 26, 2014, ... the quality of the printed product meets customer expectations. “As the medium that transfers an image from plate to substrate, ink is a critical component to the flexographic printing process,” says ...

Smithers Pira Issues Report on Luxury Packaging

(Flexpack)

July 22, 2014, The market for luxury packaging is growing, says the new report, driven by such trends as personalized packaging and sustainability issues   LEATHERHEAD, SURREY, UK | Smithers Pira forecasts 4.4% ...

Coating Matters | Steam Remoisturizing Technology for Paper-Based Labels, Pt. 1

(Coating/Laminating)

July 21, 2014, ... and with improved economies for margins and the marketplace. One often overlooked, yet important piece of equipment in this equation, is the remoisturizer. Identifying what conditions are critical in this ...

Kodak Improved Thermal Plates Now in Latin America

(News | New Products)

July 19, 2014, TRILLIAN SP Thermal Plates have a new formulation that uses less chemistry and are said to offer high levels of efficiency   SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL | Kodak announces a new formulation of its TRILLIAN ...

Slot Die Coating Technology

(Mark's Coating Matters)

July 16, 2014, ... the fluid and the slot coating die. 4. Fluid Delivery System. The fluid delivery system has to provide a non-pulsing, constant feed of fluid to the die. This critical piece of equipment works in combination ...

Converting Headaches? Get Relief at CPP EXPO's PFFC-Sponsored Technical Session

(Trade Shows)

July 13, 2014, ... State of the Art Monday, September 28, at 10:30 A.M.—11:30 A.M. Room 504D If coating patches of fluid is critical to your product application, then understanding the fluid dynamics involved will reduce ...

Esko Releases Suite 14 Software

(News | New Products)

July 12, 2014, The next-generation productivity suite for packaging preproduction and management is said to enable better connections throughout the supply chain   GHENT, BELGIUM | Esko has released Suite 14, a ...

Clear Lam Packaging Supports Stonyfield Yogurt Pouch

(Bag Pouch)

July 09, 2014, ... The material’s stiffness also helps the finished packages stand up straight on store shelves for better merchandising. Critical to this packaging application was ensuring that each package was properly ...

Clifton Packaging Installs AVT PrintVision/Argus

(News | New Products)

July 08, 2014, ... finishing stages, PrintVision/Argus ensures early detection and traceability of all critical print production defects, thereby significantly reducing waste and related production costs. The resulting increase ...

Double E Reports Quick-Delivery Program

(News | New Products)

June 28, 2014, ... a solution. We understand that delivery times are critical. We’ve worked hard to substantially upgrade our assembly lines to achieve short, responsive lead times for many standard products.” Shafts, ...

Nampak South Africa Adds Titan Slitter Rewinders

(News | New Products)

June 25, 2014, ... general manager at Nampak Flexible in Pinetown, Durban. ‘Good control of web tension is critical in producing the highest quality rewind reels for our customers and the ER610 slitters provide this, as ...