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Send EPA Comments on MSW & Sustainable Materials Management

(Green Converting)

August 03, 2011, The EPA solicits written comments regarding its role in the measurement of materials in municipal solid waste (MSW) by August 31 WASHINGTON, DC | The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is asking for ...

Static Beat: How To Measure Resistivity

(Static Elimination)

April 30, 2011, ... This insight is from Ben Franklin, famous for his work on static electricity. Designing a product to have good static performance prevents a lot of waste and downtime. One of the best ways to minimize ...

Measure Several Factors

(Controls)

April 30, 2011, ... domain system for scanning web measurement features pulsed terahertz technology. Said to improve product quality and reduce waste, system is a non-nucleonic, non-ionizing, non-contact measurement solution ...

AIMCAL Awards: Canisters Blow Away Competition

(Metallizing)

March 31, 2011, ... consumers would be attracted to the canister's extraordinary appearance to rationalize their purchase. No need to hide this Kleenex box under another decorative cover! Waste Not, Want Not Snagging ...

INFO*FLEX Show Preview: Full Speed Ahead

(Flexography)

March 31, 2011, ... and sustainability processes. Highlights of the presentations include the following topics: Win the war on waste using lean approaches Capture the consumer — CPCs share ideas to win over the brand-conscious ...

AIMCAL Awards: Canisters Blow Away Competition

(Coating/Laminating)

March 17, 2011, ... their purchase. No need to hide this Kleenex box under another decorative holiday cover! Waste Not, Want Not Snagging yet another award, this time for Technical merit in the Food Packaging category, ...

ICE-ing | The Best Part

(Trends/Management)

January 31, 2011, ... for Static Control.” Other contributions include thin film waste reduction, drive systems, nip mechanics, tension control, and splicing accuracy. A third track on package printing and converting will ...

Nonwoven Laminations: Absorb Profit

(Controls)

January 31, 2011, ... slitter/rewinder station: Eliminated product give-away by 2%, representing $40,000/yr in savings (2% of $2 million) Realized a return on investment on the LS4000 encoder in 3 months Minimized waste, ...

Show Preview - Forecast for Orlando: ICE

(Trends/Management)

January 31, 2011, ... for Static Control: Kelly Reducing Waste in Engineered Thin Film Material Manufacture Sheila Hamilton, Teknek Tungsten Carbide Tooling for the Paper Converting Using Lasers for Consumer Ease & Freshness: ...

Process Troubleshooting

(Coating/Laminating)

October 31, 2010, ... effects needs to be balanced against the overall cost of waste. Curing: In curing operations, equipment variables to monitor include energy into the web, drying, and stability. Issues include temperature ...

Flexographic Printing: Super Setup

(Inspection/Defect Detection)

September 30, 2010, ... print inspection system. Pressure To Perform The retrofit was initiated because of competitive pressures. Envases Del Pisueña wanted to optimize press performance while minimizing waste and downtime. ...

Show Preview: Heroes Welcome-Labelexpo Americas 2010

(Label/Tape)

July 31, 2010, ... when they represent myriad technological advances designed to save converters from inefficient or wasteful processes. Coming to the rescue September 14-16 is Labelexpo Americas, which will provide access ...

Measure Color Precisely

(Controls)

June 30, 2010, ... offers speeds of 1 sec/measurement; high accuracy; precise feedback for accurate color adjustments and less material waste; fast makeready; and more press uptime. Company is offering a trade-in program ...

EPG Launches Printing Cost-Savings Calculator

(News | New Products)

June 14, 2010, ... productivity and reduce waste. Industry professionals are invited to enter data about their operations and immediately receive cash flow projections. Changing input data allows users to review various ...

AIMCAL & CEMA To Host AWEB Applied Web Handling Conference

(News | New Products)

April 13, 2010, ... directly improve productivity and/or reduce waste generation in web handling processes. Core subject matter will include exceptional and innovative web handling techniques, equipment, design, materials ...

Multipack Juices It Up

(Metallizing)

March 31, 2010, ... reduces waste, and eliminates hot-stamping or patch-lamination production steps. Other security features also are possible since the film, in either sheet or roll form, is compatible with laser engraving. ...

AIMCAL Awards

(Coating/Laminating)

March 21, 2010, ... adhesive, the structure is simplified, costs less, reduces waste, and eliminates hot-stamping or patch-lamination production steps. Other security features are also possible since the film, in either sheet ...

Technical Report: Thin Coating Challenges

(Coatings)

January 31, 2010, ... products is the requirement to coat thin, functional coatings on a thin substrate. The advantages of these coatings are reduced material cost in the product and the waste stream because of less material. ...

Proteus Adds Heidelberg VLF

(Carton Box)

December 31, 2009, Proteus Adds Heidelberg VLF KENNESAW, GA | Heidelberg reports the first US company to install its Speedmaster XL 145 VLF press is Proteus Packaging, Franklin, KENNESAW, GA | Heidelberg reports the first ...

Time To Say Goodbye

(Process Management)

November 30, 2009, ... result. It is interesting to note that this problem is overcome in digital printing since there is a precise pixel-to-ink-drop correlation. Proofing Correlation | To avoid substrate waste and downtime, ...