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Grafikontrol Talks About US Success

(Controls)

December 11, 2016, ... the new graphic interfaces with HD multi-touch monitors. De Grandis says the company’s plans for next year include the creation of a demo center at the York, PA, office, to which US customers can be ...

DuPont Technology Aids Recycling

(Flexpack)

November 02, 2016, ... to the PP matrix (or vice-versa) and creates a homogeneous recycled resin. It leads to increased performance and surface properties for items manufactured with such “upgrade” recycled resin. In addition ...

Sticking With It | What Is the Value of Technical Meetings?

(Sticking With It)

October 25, 2016, ... network and suppliers can exhibit their products and capabilities. There were many familiar faces at both meetings, with some companies participating in both but sending different representatives. In both ...

Avery Dennison Launches Conformable Films

(Label/Tape)

September 26, 2016, ... is desired.  Engineered for larger or complex label designs, High Performance Primax and FasClear reportedly give users a durable, flexible facestock and a lower total applied cost across the value chain. ...

Show Preview | K 2016 To Reveal How Plastics Shape the Future

(Trends/Management)

September 21, 2016, ... a range of substrates, including paper up to 150 gsm. Also showing the high speed 75mm, 40:1 extruder that offers processing versatility due to a favorable surface to volume ratio when compared to conventional ...

UPM Raflatac to Feature Wide-Ranging Display at Labelexpo Americas

(Label/Tape)

August 27, 2016, ... on top of the face sheet (PP Chrome TC) or underneath the face sheet (PET and PP Metallized Silver), each of these products reportedly provides excellent ink reception and performance for personal care, ...

Show Preview | Labelexpo Americas 2016 Offers Technology in Action

(Label/Tape)

August 08, 2016, ... friendly faces of the PFFC team at Booth 5104. For a complete list of exhibitors, click here.    AB Graphic (Booth 3223) will show newly launched Fast Track semi-rotary die-cutting system running at ...

Colbert Welcomes Bobst and Ryobi Equipment

(Die-Cutting)

July 14, 2016, ... line during the gluing process.  ACCUCHECK is able to identify a variety of physical defects on printed cartons, including color variation, missing or incorrect text, inaccurate die-cuts, surface scratches ...

Sticking With It | PSAs for Labeling Applications

(Coating/Laminating)

July 11, 2016, ... not adhere well to the container or product. PSA labels comprise three main components: the facestock, liner, and adhesive. Facestocks, the ultimate label, vary by use and include paper and film materials. ...

Sticking With It | Selecting the Right Adhesive for Your Self-Adhesive Graphic

(Coating/Laminating)

July 11, 2016, ... use the checklist approach from one of my previous columns, namely: Materials: What facestocks (carriers) and liners will we use? Manufacturing: What equipment? End Use: What are the requirements? ...

Toray Plastics (America) Reports Lidding Film

(Flexpack)

July 05, 2016, ... mineral-filled PP trays.  Said to be easy to peel and able to be microwaved, the new XL7AF lidding film is enhanced with a proprietary chemically formulated surface for anti-fog performance, offering ...

On Print | drupa 2016 Lived Up to Expectations

(On Print)

June 20, 2016, ... printer got good comments from several printers as it processed white face corrugated board at about 55 mpm. The preferred roll pre-coater is a really reliable workhorse—I ran hundreds of panels through ...

GPA Adds Paper for Double-Thick Applications

(Flexpack)

June 15, 2016, ... image reproduction on HP Indigo presses. Its base sheet is a premium, bright white facestock with a blue-white shade that provides a vibrant backdrop for applications that call for added impact and higher ...

IoPP Reports AmeriStar Winners

(Carton Box)

June 01, 2016, ... Medical Device Amara View Bubble Plastic Ingenuity The Amara View Full Face CPAP Mask with Headgear by Philips Respironics is a full face mask design featuring lightweight materials and core full-face ...

Sticking With It | Selecting the Right Adhesive for the Job

(Coating/Laminating)

May 05, 2016, ... of things we need to know, namely: Manufacturing: What equipment will we use? Materials: What facestocks (carriers) and liners? End Use: What are the requirements? Cost: What can we sell the ...

Show Preview | Focus on Industrial Printing at drupa 2016

(Print)

April 28, 2016, ... films, designed for luxury packaging and high-end graphic lamination. The line comprises Velvet, engineered to lend a rich velvet finish to the printed surface; Scuff Free Matte, called ideal for post ...

ETI Converting Equipment Patents Die-Cutter

(Die-Cutting)

April 18, 2016, ... in the long run and during continuous usage. Patent information is as follows: Apparatus and Method for cutting facestock. UNITED STATES PATENT NUMBER 9,289,912 B2. The company says its equipment will ...

TRESU Coater Is Part of a Digital Line at Alexir

(News | New Products)

April 09, 2016, ... esthetic appeal. Company says a wide range of UV- or water-based finishes is possible, offering identical results to that of analog print. These include matte, gloss, full surface, spot, or fine-line effects. ...

AIMCAL Awards | Toothpaste Carton Is 'Touching' Winne

(Coating/Laminating)

March 16, 2016, ... for a hologramed pouch laminate for Vimal brand saffron-blended mouth freshener tobacco. A proprietary process transfers the hologram to the surface in register with the print design. The registered hologram ...

Monadnock Using Michelman Coating in New Development

(News | New Products)

March 14, 2016, ... beautiful printing, a luxurious tactile surface, and superior fold characteristics. Made with the environment in mind, Astrolite Digital+reportedly offers the following benefits: Forest Stewardship ...