IMDA to Present Symposium and Exhibit

Published: September 15, 2015

SKOKIE, IL | The In-Mold Decorating Association (IMDA) presents the 2015 Symposium and Exhibit Hall October 28–29 at the Doubletree by Hilton Hotel in Skokie, IL. 

Day One includes presentations on the following:

• Polypropylene—What’s happening in Resin & Film

• Various Methods for presenting IML Labels

• Laser Texturing: Creative Solutions for Packaging

• Water-Based and UV Coatings for Optimum Performance

• New Converting Technology for Web & Sheet-Fed IML

A panel discussion entitled “Protecting Products = Protecting Profits” will address "New Technologies in Product Authentication Measures to Ensure Your Intellectual Property is Protected."

Concurrent Workshops on both days are entitled:

• The Cutting Edge: Roll Fed Technology vs Cut & Stack Automation

• Real Chemistry: UV Web Offset vs UV Sheet Offset

• David & Goliath: Digital Printed IML/IMD vs Conventional Printed IML/IMD

• That’s a Wrap: Insert IMD vs Foil IMD

Paul France, CEO of Open Knowledge Analytics, will deliver the keynote presentation. Prior to founding Open Knowledge Analytics, France was VP of Innovation at MeadWestvaco, where he led the R&D and Innovation teams for the Food & Beverage division. Also a principal engineer at P&G for 18 years, France holds 66 US patents and has published more than a dozen articles. France will share both the early successes and challenges of converging cloud computing, big data, mobility, and low-cost sensors to drive the Internet of Things (IoT). He shares case studies from around the world to demonstrate the transformational impact of the IoT on supply chain, business models, consumer experiences, and more.

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