Critical Trends

CJ Biomaterials Expands PHA Offering, Introduces New Semi-Crystalline PHA Biopolymer at NPE 2024

(News | New Products)

May 07, 2024, ... particularly in areas where functional biodegradation is critical. CJ Biomaterials entered the PHA market in 2022 when it introduced PHACT A1000P, its amorphous PHA (aPHA) solution. Compared to scPHA ...

HOW TO: Dual Layer Plasma Release Coatings for Curing Oven Rollers

(HOW TO Guide)

May 02, 2024, ... positions are critical to support and guide the web as it travels through the oven while thermally curing. Any defect or buildup on the roller's surface can create scrap product, especially with sensitive ...

Surface Tension and Wettability

(Surface Prep)

May 01, 2024, ... tension of a substrate is evident; failure to do so can lead to significant time and financial losses, as well as compromises in quality. When relying on dyne testing to provide critical quality control ...

Web Guide 101

(Equipment/Machines - Converting)

April 24, 2024, ... are fixed to the machine or floor — think of these as guiding to a fixed point in space. Proper web geometry is critical for these to work properly (see Diagram A), and they always include a shifting exiting ...

Double E Group Releases the Schlumpf Powered Core Plug Handler for the Tissue Industry

(News | New Products)

April 22, 2024, Feature-Packed Core Plug Handler Increases Safety and Productivity Feature-Packed Core Plug Handler Increases Safety and Productivity Photo courtesy of Double E Group The battery-powered Schlumpf ...

Back to the Beach: Global Pouch Forum 2024

(Bag Pouch)

April 21, 2024, The Global Pouch Forum1, produced by Packaging Strategies2, now in its 27th year, is the longest-running flexible packaging event in the industry. By Douglas J. Peckenpaugh, Group Publisher, The Packaging ...

Hong Kong PrintPack Fairs Open in April

(News | New Products)

April 16, 2024, Jointly organized by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council and CIEC Exhibition Company (HK) Limited, the two PrintPack Fairs will be April 27-30, 2024 at AsiaWorld-Expo Jointly organized by the Hong ...

Tension: The First Thing We Must Get Right

(Coating/Laminating)

April 14, 2024, ... induced troughs may form in open spans. Web breaks may occur during poorly controlled speed changes. High tensions will neck down delicate webs due to Poisson. Proper tension control is critical for coating, ...

Principles of Narrow Web Slitting

(Web Handling)

April 10, 2024, ... of Dietze & Schell Manufacturing, working from South Carolina, reminds us of the three key aspects to analyze: Slit width; Material; and, Diameter. "Modes of rewinding are critical as well," ...

TAPPI & AICC Announce Attendee Registration Opening for SuperCorrExpo® 2024

(News | New Products)

April 09, 2024, Time Tested, Future Forward: Celebrating Corrugated’s Storied Past and Bright Future Time Tested, Future Forward: Celebrating Corrugated’s Storied Past and Bright Future The organizers of SuperCorrExpo® ...

From Insight to Impact: Navigating the Future of Labels and Packaging with Keypoint Intelligence’s Jeff Wettersten at Bobst’s Open House

(News | New Products)

April 08, 2024, Keypoint Intelligence proudly announces that its Vice President of the Labels and Packaging Printing Advisory Service, Jeff Wettersten Keypoint Intelligence proudly announces that its Vice President ...

Tension: The First Thing We Must Get Right

(Converting Expert)

April 08, 2024, ... Web breaks may occur during poorly controlled speed changes. High tensions will neck down delicate webs due to Poisson. Proper tension control is critical for coating, laminating, slitting and winding.  ...

Principles of Narrow Web Slitting

(Converting Perspectives)

April 08, 2024, ... of Dietze & Schell Manufacturing, working from South Carolina, reminds us of the three key aspects to analyze: Slit width Material Diameter “Modes of rewinding are critical as well,” he says. ...

BW Converting Unlocks Next-Gen Printing, Packaging and Mail Solutions at DRUPA 2024

(Upcoming Conference News)

April 01, 2024, ... DRUPA,” said Jonathan Fore, Product Management Director at Baldwin. “These new technologies fill critical gaps in the market, and we look forward to demonstrating how we can empower businesses to propel ...

Exploring the Advantages of Digital Die Cutting for Converters

(Slit)

March 27, 2024, Due to the challenging landscape of 2023 — marked by soaring interest rates, supply chain disruptions and global economic uncertainty By Simon Lewis, VP Marketing and Strategy, Highcon Systems Ltd. ...

RiConnect Announced as Headline Sponsor of LiftEx 2024 in London

(News | New Products)

March 21, 2024, ... said Leanne Whitehurst-Maiden, Sales Director, of Critical Asset Management & Pre-use Check software as a service (SAAS) provider RiConnect. Now is the time to secure one of the remaining exhibition ...

The Evolution of Digital Printing in Corrugated Applications

(Print)

March 20, 2024, ... of producing runs with versioned or even customized per-item prints – for example, mosaic printing. Simply put, digital was more flexible than flexo but needed to gain ground in other critical areas. Today, ...

Poka launches Connected Worker application to integrate Apple Vision Pro for immersive frontline worker support

(News | New Products)

March 20, 2024, ... and easy reference. Workers can also execute tasks and checklists through voice commands, streamlining operations and ensuring critical information is always accessible. For more effective training, ...

BOTTA EcoPackaging Launches iǪRcode™: The Intelligent Solution for EU Environmental Labeling and Beyond

(News | New Products)

March 18, 2024, ... tool optimizes on-pack space. This ensures compliance while freeing up valuable room for essential marketing and branding messages – a critical advantage for brands struggling with shrinking space on their ...

PCMC Hosts Inaugural “Power Packs Live” Event

(Upcoming Conference News)

March 13, 2024, Paper Converting Machine Company (PCMC), part of BW Converting Solutions, is inviting packaging newcomers and experts alike to two free information-packed open houses at its state-of-the-art Packaging ...

HiFlow Solutions Releases Free Imposition App for Packaging and Commercial Print Applications

(Flexpack)

March 13, 2024, HiFlow Solutions, a leading global provider of end-to-end management software solutions for folding carton, label converters, flexible packaging and corrugated producers HiFlow Solutions, a leading ...

International Molded Fiber Association Announces 26th Annual Conference from Sept. 11-13, 2024, in Carlsbad, CA

(Upcoming Conference News)

March 13, 2024, The International Molded Fiber Association (IMFA) has announced its 26th Annual Conference, which will take place from September 11 to 13, 2024 The International Molded Fiber Association (IMFA) has ...

FPA: The State of the U.S. Flexible Packaging Industry

(Print)

March 10, 2024, ... (merger and acquisition activity) Imports and exports (trade outlook) Industry vision, challenges and critical issues. The report covers the entire flexible packaging industry, including the segment ...

Sticking to Sustainability

(Flexpack)

March 03, 2024, ... are everywhere – on the sticky notes where we create to-do lists, the shipping labels that adhere to the packages delivered to our doorsteps and the critical, permanent labels on the appliances we use ...

Reliance Label Solutions Launches Free Hazardous Chemical Labeling Operations Assessment

(News | New Products)

February 23, 2024, ... scenarios can be assessed, including labeling application infrastructure maintenance, storage temperature and humidity, and other issues that can adversely affect mission-critical label performance. “Our ...

ECKART Metallic Effect Inks: Championing Sustainability in the Printing Industry

(News | New Products)

February 21, 2024, ... linear model, a circular economy is regenerative by design and aims to gradually decouple growth from the consumption of finite resources. A critical aspect of this model in the printing industry is the ...

Roll-2-Roll Technologies LLC Announces New Controller for Web Handling Applications

(News | New Products)

February 18, 2024, ... rapid data acquisition without compromising on performance. Higher Resolution: Detail is critical in converting, and the SCU6x offers 16 times higher image resolution, facilitating the detection of minute ...

Barilla Group Visits Nordmeccanica

(News | New Products)

February 18, 2024, Dr. Paolo Barilla, VP Barilla Group, recently visited Nordmeccanica headquarters in Piacenza, Italy. Dr. Paolo Barilla, VP Barilla Group, recently visited Nordmeccanica headquarters in Piacenza, Italy. ...

Leaders in Converting Industry — Precision, Narrow Width Slitting & Rewinding Services

(Equipment/Machines - Converting)

February 12, 2024, Ours has always been a service- based, niche industry. Ours has always been a service- based, niche industry. With 77 years of experience, Metlon Corporation has built its business across every industry, ...

TAPPI/AICC Announce Shawn DuBravac to Keynote at SuperCorrExpo® 2024

(News | New Products)

February 08, 2024, TAPPI and AICC, co-producers of the mega corrugated event SuperCorrExpo® (SCE) 2024, have announced Shawn DuBravac will be the opening keynote speaker TAPPI and AICC, co-producers of the mega corrugated ...