Materials Handling

AIMCAL Announces Name Change, Rebranding

(News | New Products)

October 02, 2022, ... fresh yet rooted in AIMCAL’s strong history,” says Kerscher. The icon depicts a web path as elements come together around a roller, representing the industry and symbolizing the unification of materials, ...

Phoseon Introduces UV LED Curing Systems for Fiber and Wire Coatings

(Coating/Laminating)

September 26, 2022, ... to coat threads used in clothing material for comfort, UV LED technology enables the curing process to be done faster and more efficiently with less waste. With global demand historically high for fiber ...

Wound Roll Mechanics: Part 1

(Converting Expert)

September 26, 2022, ... winding, with this month’s focus on wound roll mechanics. Winding – Introduction Winding is an integral process in the manufacturing and converting of nearly all web materials such as paper, film, ...

Cromex Presents New Act Green® Masterbatches Range with Sustainable Solutions for Plastics at K 2022

(Upcoming Conference News)

September 23, 2022, ... viscosity, yellowing, bad odor, humidity, among other problems that make it challenging to achieve quality and performance of virgin material. Among the additives, there are odor reducers, which encapsulate ...

SOMA partners with H2 Flexo Services to provide parts warehousing and customer support in U.S.

(News | New Products)

September 23, 2022, Services to support growing install base in North America and Canada Services to support growing install base in North America and Canada SOMA, producer of flexographic printing presses, plate mounters, ...

Martin Automatic celebrates sale to LMI Packaging

(News | New Products)

September 23, 2022, ... standard for improved efficiency on narrow web presses and we anticipate the new LRD will bring savings in time, effort, and material waste.” Gavin Rittmeyer, VP Sales & Marketing at Martin Automatic ...

The “5R” Framework: An Approach Designed to Reduce Packaging Waste

(News | New Products)

September 20, 2022, ... public commitments to, among other things, increase the rate of recycling and recycled material use in their packaging by 2025. Achieving these packaging sustainability goals occurs when organizations ...

At Pack Expo, HERMA US and Norwalt Showcase Tube & Syringe Labeling System with Automatic Tray Unloader

(News | New Products)

September 12, 2022, ... & placement precision at high speeds. HERMA US Inc., the subsidiary of HERMA GmbH – a Germany-based provider of labeling machinery and self-adhesive labels and materials to the global packaging marketplace ...

Maxcess Launches the FIFE-500 MAX Web Guiding System

(News | New Products)

September 12, 2022, A major upgrade to the legacy FIFE-500, the FIFE-500 MAX was designed from the ground up to offer more features and more value A major upgrade to the legacy FIFE-500, the FIFE-500 MAX was designed ...

Precision Engraving and Signs increases efficiency with Rollem Insignia5 Die Cutter

(News | New Products)

September 12, 2022, Precision Engraving and Signs provides wide format printing, engraving, CNC router cutting, UV printing, and dye sublimation solutions. Precision Engraving and Signs provides wide format printing, ...

Plastics and packaging – understanding test and inspection solutions

(Flexpack)

September 11, 2022, ...  But the performance of plastic materials can lead to environmental benefits that we don’t want to lose by completely rejecting plastics. Because of their ability to be recycled effectively, plastics ...

Davis-Standard Launches Global Sustainability Initiative

(News | New Products)

September 08, 2022, ... Efforts will focus on further expanding customer use of recycled content, reducing material waste, and efficient use of energy and process structures to support the circular economy. Increase procurement ...

CIRCULAR ECONOMY FORUM AT K 2022

(News | New Products)

September 06, 2022, ... circular economy. Technologies range from sorting, shredding, washing and regranulating, and material handling to the most important converting processes (injection molding, extrusion, blow molding, foaming ...

Three Ways the Pulp and Paper Industry Can Benefit from NIR Technology

(Equipment/Machines - Converting)

September 05, 2022, ... skilled personnel must determine the initial parameters, confirm the system is properly calibrated, maintained and may conduct the tests. The LOD test, which measures the total material weight change ...

Labelexpo Americas 2022 Show Preview

(News | New Products)

September 05, 2022, ... cover digital embellishment and self-adhesive label materials. Also taking place, on the evening of September 13, is the prestigious annual Label Industry Global Awards, which recognize key achievements ...

Let’s Cut to the Point: Shearing Accuracy Can Make or Break You

(News | New Products)

September 05, 2022, ... cut can mean the difference between getting your customers’ orders out the door and throwing out a batch of ruined materials. Accurate slitting is critical whether you’re in paper, corrugated, films, ...

Rust to Tech: Part 4

(News | New Products)

September 05, 2022, ... that synchronized conveyors, modules and robots work perfectly with up-stream and downstream equipment. Following the pandemic, with supply chain materials and logistics issues, U.S. manufacturers are ...

Epson to Showcase Industry-Leading Label, Printing and Packaging Solutions at Labelexpo Americas 2022

(Upcoming Conference News)

September 01, 2022, ... decoration technology. “Businesses are looking to optimize materials and human resources, making this an ideal time to look at solutions like the SurePress that delivers value with automation by saving ...

SOMA to demonstrate at K 2022

(Upcoming Conference News)

August 31, 2022, ... number of print challenges. SOMA intends to run two extremely difficult print jobs, highlighting the 260 mm repeat length printing which, for certain jobs, provides extra savings on plate material. The ...

INDA Announces the 2022 RISE® Innovation Award Finalists: Innovations in Recycling and Sustainability

(News | New Products)

August 31, 2022, INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, announced the three finalists that will present their innovative material science solutions INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, ...

Davis-Standard at Labelexpo Americas 2022

(Upcoming Conference News)

August 31, 2022, ... film manufacturing and extrusion coating equipment for modern multi-layer film label materials. Expertise in multiple solution coating technologies, terminal equipment, overall line configuration, and ...

AIMCAL posts agenda for 2022 R2R USA Conference

(Upcoming Conference News)

August 30, 2022, More than 70 technical sessions will be presented at the AIMCAL R2R USA Conference, Sept. 26-29, 2022, at the DoubleTree by Hilton at the entrance to Universal Orlando, Orlando, FL. More than 70 technical ...

New Pavilions at PACK EXPO International Announced

(Upcoming Conference News)

August 23, 2022, ... labeling, coding and marking technologies. The Containers and Materials Pavilionis the prime destination for companies looking for innovative containers and materials to meet sustainability goals, refresh ...

Pharmaceutical Industry Increases Automation, Digitization

(Upcoming Conference News)

August 23, 2022, ... energy-efficient equipment, and 40 percent are changing packaging formats. Supply chain challenges have created shortages and delivery delays in packaging materials, raw materials, equipment, and parts. ...

Maxcess European Open House Event returns in 2022

(Upcoming Conference News)

August 22, 2022, After a Covid-enforced hiatus in 2020, the biennial European open house event is returning in 2022 at the manufacturing facility of RotoMetrics, a Maxcess Brand, in Aldridge, UK After a Covid-enforced ...

Static Dissipater Installation Affects Performance

(Surface Prep)

August 21, 2022, ... Electrostatic Answers Static can shock operators, cause materials to jam, damage our products and ignite a fire. Prevent these problems by installing static dissipaters. How do we know that a static ...

Mamata: Total Solutions for Flexible Packaging

(News | New Products)

August 21, 2022, ... to 250 CPM, these are the most versatile Pouch machines available in the industry today. Our Ability to run recyclable Mono-material recyclable structures makes us unique. Our Pouch machines can be ...

Octapharma Employs Automated Vial Labeling System from Schreiner MediPharm

(News | New Products)

August 17, 2022, Schreiner MediPharm’s automatic application solution ideal even for very small quantities. Schreiner MediPharm’s automatic application solution ideal even for very small quantities. For marking small ...

Stop Pulp and Paper Industry Circuit Board Corrosion

(News | New Products)

August 17, 2022, ... accelerators To produce various products at high-volume, pulp and paper mills rely on circuit boards and electronics to precisely and efficiently control the process from the receipt of raw materials ...

The Right Level of Automation for Your Converting Project

(Equipment/Machines - Converting)

August 14, 2022, ... far. About the Author Scott Chambers is the VP of Marketing and Sales at Strouse, a leader in the custom adhesive and flexible material solutions industry. He can be reached at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. ...