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American Kuhne Extruder Aids Blown Film

The Backdraft extruder from American Kuhne has a reverse air cooling system and other features said to produce bubble stability

Heidelberg, BASF Report on Printed Electronics Project

"Nanostructuring and plastic electronics print platform" joint research project is showing positive results, reports Heidelberg, BASF, and TU Darmstadt

Vacumet Paper Improves Roll Quality with Goldenrod Chucks

Pneumatic mechanical drive chucks also reduced maintenance costs at coating/metallizing facility

Xaar Printheads Serve Wide-Format Markets

Two new greyscale printheads join the Proton inkjet family at Xaar, offering individually lasered nozzles and optimized ink drop speeds

Azco Knife Assemblies Give Clean Cuts

SUR-CUT guillotine knife assemblies from Azco can be mounted in any position, cut a variety of flexible materials cleanly, and feature many options

Dispensing System from Dymax Has Long Life

Model 475 valve dispensing systems from Dymax prevent migration of fluid into the actuating section within the valve and offer consistency and accuracy

Color Management Group, Tucanna Sign Agreement

The Color Management Group will distribute Tucanna solutions, including tFlow, PrintControl and RapidCheck, in the Americas

In-Mold Decorating Flaunts Features & Efficiencies

In-Mold Decorating Assn. (IMDA) competition winners demonstrate decorative durability for a diversity of demanding products.

Labels West Tracks Job Production with CheckMate

Dynamic Systems’ asset tracking software is helping label converter increase customer service and save money.

TandD Logger Has Advanced Features

The RTR-505-mA wireless current logger from TandD Corp. offers accuracy and real-time monitoring, and it can be monitored locally anywhere in the world

Kodak System Is for On-The-Go Use

The Prepress Portal System Version 6.5 from Kodak improves workflow and allows users to review, approve, and annotate jobs from their Apple IPAD Tablet

AWA Reports on South American Label Markets

Label trends are positive in South America, as reported by the new AWA Alexander Watson Assoc. report covering technologies and markets as well

Amacoil Load Carrier Aids Drive Lifespan

A linear bearing slide load from Amacoil increases the efficiency and lifespan of Uhing traverse drives

All Tape Supplies Offers Anti-Friction Tapes

ETSB1000 and ETSB2000 anti-friction tapes from All Tape Supplies, in smooth and embossed versions, cover rollers in printing and adhesive industries

HP Video Shows Digital Going Green

The last video in the HP/Mike Ferrari series points out sustainable benefits of digital presses, including waste reduction and elimination of overruns

Franklin Imaging Invests in Screen (USA) Inkjet Press

Truepress Jet2500UV is opening up new business opportunities

Erema Opens Center for Reclaimed Plastic Trials

Customers of Erema can run reclaim in a new center in Austria, helping them evaluate performance of the plastic scrap for specific applications

HP Video Looks at Packaging Innovation

PFFC continues its look at the HP/Mike Ferrari video series, with #6 covering what innovation in packaging can do for digital printers

Scodix Expands Globally at drupa

New global orders and high interest in its new Glitter and Braille technology, as well as the S74 and S presses, Scodix calls drupa a major success

Badger Plug Adds Locale for Recycling

With its fourth location now open to recycle roll packaging components, Badger Plug continues its commitment to its customers and to the environment

AlpVision Offers Brand Protection Solution

An upcoming conference of the Imaging Supplies Coalition will include multilayer brand protection technology from AlpVision

When Packaging Gets Personal, Profits Can Be Made

The fifth in a series of HP/Mike Ferrari videos covers personalized packaging and the opportunities it offers for printers with digital equipment

Heidelberger Druckmaschinen Names New CEO

With a successful drupa leading to major orders, Heidelberger Druckmaschinen sets a new course toward profitability and brings in a new leader

TLMI Paper Covers PET Thermoform Recycling

With grocers and retailers concerned about recycling PET thermoformed containers due to label/adhesive issues, TLMI issues a White Paper for members

Package Printing as an ROI Vehicle

The fourth in a series of HP/Mike Ferrari videos offers advice on how to use digital package printing to grow your business

Get NimCor Air Adapter Chucks Quickly

Aid adapter chucks from NimCor, designed to fit larger core sizes, are available in Rapid-Ship program

PFE Felt Rolls Offer Performance and Ease

Felt rolls from PFE Rolls are precision balanced for increased line speeds and install quickly with no machine modification

How to Market HP Indigo Printing

The third in a series of videos offers advice to help digital printers market their HP Indigo package printing to consumer product companies

Domosystem Moisture Meters Aid Quality Control

Humitest meters for paper and board from Domosystem measure water content, ambient humidity, and temperature of paper

Dynamic Systems Offers Zebra Printer

The Zebra ZT200 Series Industrial Printer, sold by Dynamic Systems, is said to save money and space and to provide intuitive setup and operation

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