Positioning Systems

Canadian Converter Boosts Productivity with AVT System on New WH Press

(News | New Products)

July 10, 2003, Farnell Packaging Limited, a manufacturer of flexible packaging and pressure-sensitive labels, recently installed an AVT PrintVision/Pro automatic inspection system on its new Windmoeller & Hoelscher Novoflex ...

Nordmeccanica to Demo New Duplex Laminating System in Italy

(News | New Products)

June 29, 2003, Nordmeccanica SpA reports it's planning to demonstrate its Duplex Combi Special high-performance laminator July 7th thru July 9th at its Piacena, Italy, factory. PIACENZA, ITALY—Ever dreamed of summer ...

MeadWestvaco Invests in A+F Automation Palletizing System

(News | New Products)

June 25, 2003, Meadwestvaco Packaging's Ajax, ON, Canada, beverage carton converting facility recently installed an automated palletizing system. According to the operation, the A+F system is delivering enhanced ergonomics, ...

ICC Reports Advances in System Interoperability

(News | New Products)

January 21, 2003, The International Color Consortium (ICC) reports progress on several initiatives to improve prepress and display systems' interoperability following its recent meeting in Scottsdale, AZ, USA. RESTON, VA, ...

Fusion UV Systems Gives Two-Year Warranty

(News | New Products)

December 05, 2002, Fusion UV Systems Inc. reports it's now offering a two-year warranty. According to the manufacturer of equipment and products for the ultraviolet (UV) curing industry, the extended warranty offer leads ...

Litzler to Offer 24/7 Customer Support with ei3 System

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September 30, 2002, C.A. Litzler Co. Inc., a Cleveland, OH, supplier of continuous processing ovens and systems, has chosen eimay Corp. to help supply its customers with 24/7 real-time engineering support. C.A. Litzler Co. ...

Want the Most Out of Your System? Knowledge Is Power!

(Magazine)

August 31, 2002, The phrase knowledge is power might be a bit clich, but when it comes to inspection and defect detection systems, industry leaders agree converters must The phrase “knowledge is power” might be a bit cliché, ...

Energy Curable Narrow Web Systems New at Labelexpo Americas

(News | New Products)

July 16, 2002, Labelexpos Americas 2002 is slated for September 10–12, 2002, Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, Rosemont, (Chicago), IL. ANN ARBOR, MI, USA—Narrow web converters will want to check out two new energy ...

SYSCO Chooses Southern Graphic Systems for Package Design

(News | New Products)

July 07, 2002, Southern Graphic Systems recently announced it has been selected the "Supplier of Choice" for packaging design and prepress services by SYSCO Corp., the largest foodservice marketer and distributor in ...

Doyle Has Exclusive NA Distribution of Alphasonics Anilox Cleaning Systems

(News | New Products)

June 19, 2002, RICHFIELD, OH -- Doyle Systems, a supplier of cleaning and quality-control systems for converters, printers, and paper mills, reports it has been awarded RICHFIELD, OH -- Doyle Systems, a supplier of cleaning ...

Focus on Crosslinking in Fluid Ink Systems

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May 31, 2002, Crosslinkers are an important class of additives ink and coating formulators use to enhance properties. These materials must be selected carefully to Crosslinkers are an important class of additives ink ...

Packaging Design Now Part of Artwork Systems/Co. Reports Agfa Alliance

(News | New Products)

April 16, 2002, Artwork Systems Group reports it has completed the acquistion of Dimensional Impressions, Inc., Los Angeles, CA; the company also says it has entered a integration allliance with Agfa Corp. GENT, BELGIUM—Artwork ...

Nireco and Conic Systems Now One

(News | New Products)

March 05, 2002, PORT JERVIS, NY -- Nireco Corp., Tokyo, Japan, and Conic Systems, Port Jervis, NY, reports the two entities have been joined to form a new company: Nireco PORT JERVIS, NY -- Nireco Corp., Tokyo, Japan, ...

Krber PaperLink to Showcase New Systems at Converting Industry Events

(News | New Products)

February 19, 2002, According to a Körber PaperLink release, the holding company will showcase two of its company's paper converting systems—from Wrapmatic and Pemco/SHM (Strachan Henshaw Machinery)—at the upcoming Asian ...

Thermo Web Now Kadant Web Systems

(News | New Products)

February 14, 2002, Thermo Web Systems, Inc., has changed its name to Kadant Web Systems, Inc., says the company president, Eric Langevin. "Earlier this year our parent company, Thermo Fibertek, was spun off from Thermo Electron ...

Preferred Systems Inc. Calls It Quits

(News | New Products)

December 03, 2001, Preferred Systems Inc. (PSI), announces it has discontinued operations as of November 30, 2001. All future correspondence should be forwarded to: P.O. Box 270049, Hartford, WI, 53027-0049, says the co.'s ...

Automated Sortation System Boosts Customer Satisfaction

(Magazine)

November 30, 2001, ... factors such as the use of single-layer cartons and positioning the takeaway conveyor and packing stations at the optimum height for operator comfort. “The sortation system actually sorts all of our ...

Harmonic System Gets Tension Under Control

(Magazine)

October 31, 2001, Family-owned Capital Printing, based in Fairfield, NJ, serves its growing customer base the old-fashioned way, reports president and founder Vijay Patel: Family-owned Capital Printing, based in Fairfield, ...

Ion Systems Slates Next Static Seminar for Early June

(News | New Products)

April 30, 2001, In order to educate web process engineers on the hazards of static electricity in hazardous areas, Ion Systems say it's hosting free seminars focusing on static neutralizing. WINDSOR LOCKS, CT, USA—In ...

When It Comes to Positioning, Do Rulers Really Measure Up?

(Magazine)

March 31, 2001, The economy has flattened, and you have an overcapacity of product. Is this the time to invest thousands of dollars in a slitter positioning system when The economy has flattened, and you have an overcapacity ...

Inspection System Balances Print Quality with Economy

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December 31, 2000, A 1998 acquisition gave the Teich Group a foothold in Poland. Now, the addition of an AVT print defect detection system on a Schiavi press is saving time, reducing waste, and enhancing print quality.  ...

Roll Cleaning Systems: Taking Advantage of Technology

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October 31, 2000, Is your operation's roll cleaning system like the "dishwasher" my family used to have when I was a kid? When asked if we had one, my mother would reply Is your operation's roll cleaning system like the ...

Selecting the Right Tensioning System for the Application

(Magazine)

April 30, 2000, Choosing a tension control system can be intimidating, especially with the large array of systems available. Understanding the basic systems, which all Choosing a tension control system can be intimidating, ...

System Keeps Static Buildup Problems Under Control

(Magazine)

February 29, 2000, "It's not a good idea to stick your hand in the mouth of a growling dog." Yet, says Dave Shanks, senior process engineer at Avery Dennison's Lowell, IN, "It's not a good idea to stick your hand in the ...

Integrated Information System Can Boost Profits

(Magazine)

January 31, 2000, In today's competitive business environment, leading manufacturers in the converting industry are beginning to discover how enterprise business applications In today's competitive business environment, ...

Vision-Based System Wins the Battle Against Defects

(Magazine)

December 31, 1999, The technology currently being developed and utilized by the Israeli military is among the most sophisticated in the world. The transfer of this technology The technology currently being developed and ...

Gauging system lights the way

(Magazine)

August 31, 1996, BKL uses converting technology to make electroluminescent lamps; Betacontrol of America supplies the in-line gauging.Electroluminescent (EL) lamps have BKL uses converting technology to make electroluminescent ...

Web-inspection system supports label operation

(Magazine)

July 31, 1996, A TruColor Video web-inspection system is bringing multiple benefits, including higher quality, to Label America.According to one of the cornerstones A TruColor Video web-inspection system is bringing ...

Aqueous adhesive systems: giving credit where it is due.

(Magazine)

July 31, 1996, The Div. of the History of Chemistry and the Office of Public Outreach of the American Chemical Society recently designated Kem-Tone wall paint as a National The Div. of the History of Chemistry and the ...

Pressure-sensitive line utilizes all-vector drive system

(Magazine)

June 30, 1996, A new MagneTek AC drive gives Kanzaki Specialty Papers the chance to evaluate it against DC units, and the results make AC look good.Kanzaki Specialty A new MagneTek AC drive gives Kanzaki Specialty Papers ...