Critical Trends

Bobst Open House Covers Wide Range of Info

(Coating/Laminating)

December 04, 2014, Event featured experts addressing the latest developments in high-barrier films and short-run gravure, as well as machinery at work   S. GIORGIO MONFERRATO, ITLAY | Bobst recently held a conference ...

Do Your Homework to Solve Telescoping Roll Problems

(Web Handling)

December 03, 2014, ... and I thought my blog followers might find my response useful. To better understand their product and process, I proposed the following questions that you can also ask yourselves. Here is some critical ...

MACtac Reports Approvals for Chemical Drum Labelstocks

(Label/Tape)

November 28, 2014, ... labels,” says Kim Hensley, product manager, MACtac Performance Adhesives Group. “As the GHS mandate draws closer, it is critical to be prepared to meet the deadline. MACtac is committed to staying ahead ...

Market Research | Emerging Technologies for Packaging Innovation

(Trends/Management)

November 24, 2014, ... the value of all printed media. Our partnership with Summit Media/Packaging World was critical to this project. Packaging World, and other Summit publications have an extensive readership among CPG brand ...

Stepwise Process Fluid Coating

(Coating/Laminating)

November 17, 2014, ... changing curing energy levels or residence times may improve flow phenomena. Identifying the critical areas of defect formation lead to an understanding in defect reduction and elimination. So keep your ...

Heritage Bag Grows with Support from Gloucester Engineering

(Bag Pouch)

November 17, 2014, Six new bag machines and retrofitted older machines support high demand for company's product line CARROLLTON, TX | Heritage Bag, one of the largest can liner manufacturers in North America, is a second ...

Release Liner | Annual AWA Seminar Paints Picture of Today’s Market

(Label/Tape)

November 16, 2014, Attendees review and debate the pressure-sensitive label industry’s achievements and action plans Nearly 70 interested parties joined AWA Alexander Watson Assoc. on September 8 to review and debate ...

Heraeus Lacquer Suited for Electronic Devices

(Coating/Laminating)

November 14, 2014, ... of up to 170 Ohm/sq., transmission of about 90% (including PET substrate), and a haze of 0.6%. Where scratch resistance is critical, Clevios provides the “on plastic solution” while maintaining the flexibility ...

RadTech Europe Issues Call for Papers

(Coating/Laminating)

November 09, 2014, The European conference, scheduled for next October in Prague, will cover trends, applications, and legislation in UV and EB curing   THE HAGUE, NETHERLANDS | RadTech Europe (RTE), the European association ...

PMMI: Secondary Packaging Takes on Dual Role

(News | New Products)

November 09, 2014, Changes in primary packaging and the rise in retail-ready packaging cited CHICAGO, IL | US packaging machinery shipments increased by 6%, to $7.9 billion, in 2013; and a rise in retail-ready packaging ...

Sonoco Trident Installs Cyrel DigiFlow Flexo System

(News | New Products)

November 06, 2014, ... It adds a chamber that allows the creation of a controlled atmosphere during the main exposure allowing one-to-one reproduction of image elements on the plate. This one-to-one reproduction is critical ...

Rockwell Automation Drive Has Safety Option

(Controls)

November 04, 2014, ... drives often run the most critical assets in an operation,” says Mark Banas, product manager, Rockwell Automation. “Starting and stopping a drive repeatedly using input disconnect devices can create significant ...

AIMCAL Fall Technical Conference Packs 'Em I

(Yo's Yarns)

October 27, 2014, The Assn. of Intl. Metallizers Coaters & Laminators Fall Technical Conference hosted nearly 380 attendees and awarded Matteucci Technical Excellence Awards. MYRTLE BEACH, SC | The Assn. of Intl. Metallizers ...

Coating Matters | Patch Coating for Precision Fluid Placement, Pt. 2

(Coating/Laminating)

October 20, 2014, ... conditions for the fluid prior to engaging the slot die. The critical concern is making sure the flow rate is smooth at the exit and air is not trapped in the system. In the “head” of the coating, if there ...

Prairie State Labels Sees Quick Payback on Viscosity Control

(Controls)

October 16, 2014, ... we can now open the presses up and let them run at full speed.' The consistency we get from Brookfield’s AST is also critically important when it comes to color matching for our clients brands. We are ...

Optimization of Fluid Coating

(Coating/Laminating)

October 16, 2014, ... of reasonable line speed and reasonable pump rate. Failure of air entrainment would occur as line speed increased and/or pump rate decreased. Failure of adequate fluid flow would appear at a critical pump ...

Mohawk Honored for Environmental Achievement

(News | New Products)

October 15, 2014, ... of Green Seal-Certified Papers. “Investing in green energy and a clean environment is critical to public health and a robust economy,” said Congressman Tonko, (D-NY). “I applaud Mr. O'Connor, and his ...

PPC’s Markens Addresses European Carton Industry

(Carton Box)

October 07, 2014, In a speech to ECMA and Pro Carton, Markens spoke of the mindset of North American converters and increases in boxboard production and carton shipments   SPRINGFIELD, MA | On September 18, 2014, ...

Goss and Alwan in Cooperative Effort

(News | New Products)

October 04, 2014, ... sector since entering the market in 2012. "This is particularly critical when using special ink formulations and substrates that have been specified by brand owners, often with little regard for the technical ...

drupa Global Insights Report Ready for Release

(News | New Products)

September 26, 2014, The study examines the impact of the Internet on print, concluding that printers must change their approach and invest accordingly   CHICAGO, IL | Messe Düsseldorf reports that the first results ...

Coating Matters | Patch Coating for Precision Fluid Placement, Pt. 1

(Coating/Laminating)

September 22, 2014, ... control of fluid dynamics, and physical position of the coating equipment to the substrate. Wetting: The ability of the fluid to displace air at the fluid/solid interface in coating is critical to reducing ...

Fighting Viscous Forces to Improve Fluid Coating Success

(Coating/Laminating)

September 17, 2014, ... force is critical to the behavior of the fluid flow. Given enough time, even a solid will flow. This phenomena is described by the Deborah number: De = λU/H Low numbers represent liquid flow that ...

Dow Corning Release Coating Solves Anchorage, Rub-Off Issues

(Coating/Laminating)

September 17, 2014, ... coatings lack these two critical attributes, or require processing compromises. The new product, formulated with platinum for ease of handling, also provides stable release performance in ultra-flat profiles ...

Unilux Adds Handheld Strobe Light

(Controls)

September 04, 2014, ... strobes and deliver superior UV inspection capabilities that are so critical to the security needs of label and package printers. With much more extensive controls for more inspection and motion analysis ...

Plastic Suppliers Announces Shrink Label Film

(Label/Tape)

September 01, 2014, ... adds a more than 25% increase in yield over PETG. “Recognizing how critical heat stability is to our customers, PSI is proud to now offer a product that withstands this level of heat and still maintains ...

Mondi Expands Inkjet Paper Distribution in North America

(Flexpack)

August 19, 2014, ... its high-speed inkjet portfolio 2.0 has been further developed and optimized so that it brings a number of benefits to printers and end-users. Reportedly, the larger color gamut in critical areas, such ...

Apple Converting Adds Real-Time Inspection System

(News | New Products)

August 05, 2014, ... Apple Converting’s quality assurance auditors to identify, and production operators to locate and remove, a critical defect.” The Shark 4000 100% inspection system detects misregistration, color variation, ...

Show Preview | Labelexpo Americas 2014 Enhances Focus on Package Printing

(Label/Tape)

August 04, 2014, Event will feature 400+ exhibitors, live demos, and product launches in all sectors Labelexpo Americas 2014 will mark its 25th anniversary when it returns to Chicagoland September 9-11. Show organizer ...

Menasha Packaging Recognized by AIB

(News | New Products)

July 27, 2014, ... Regional Lean and Quality Manager. “From revamping the hazard analysis and critical control points program at PrePrint to adding a gated security system, walls around a baler, and a new uniform policy ...

FTA Online Course Covers Inks

(News | New Products)

July 26, 2014, ... the quality of the printed product meets customer expectations. “As the medium that transfers an image from plate to substrate, ink is a critical component to the flexographic printing process,” says ...