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The Discovery, Development of Glitter

(News | New Products)

November 28, 2021, From chips on shop floor to sparkles and smiles around the planet From chips on shop floor to sparkles and smiles around the planet Contributed by Robert Seeley, Industrial Writer, and Henry W. Ruschmann, ...

HOW TO: Put Flexibility Into The Manufacturing Process

(Equipment/Machines - Converting)

November 23, 2021, ... way to handle product size variations quickly, resulting in unproductive setup times. The solution is flexibility. The core of flexibility lies in the underlining capability of the automation system. ...

HOW TO: Order Your First Spooling Machine

(Equipment/Machines - Converting)

November 18, 2021, ... machine. The show machine that we are bringing into our facility in Montgomeryville, PA is equipped with rotary shear, score & razor in comb slitting. Rewind shafts will be 3” with 6” adapters. It will ...

Q & A: NORDMECCANICA

(Coating/Laminating)

November 08, 2021, Nordmeccanica is a global manufacturer specializing in coating, laminating, and metalizing machinery. Nordmeccanica is a global manufacturer specializing in coating, laminating, and metalizing machinery.  ...

ProPrint Adds Fourth Kongsberg Solution to Toronto Setup, with New Fully Automated Digital Finishing System

(News | New Products)

November 01, 2021, Packaging and in-store retail POS specialist ProPrint Services (ProPrint) has added a fourth Kongsberg cutting table to its production facilities Packaging and in-store retail POS specialist ProPrint ...

Rust to Tech : Part I

(Converting Perspectives)

October 31, 2021, This begins a five-part series, “Rust to Tech”. While some still think of the manufacturing engine of the U.S. as the old “rust belt,” By Susan Stansbury, Contributing Writer This begins a five-part ...

Easy Open Application in Flexible Packaging: Snack N’ Seal

(Flexpack)

October 24, 2021, ... for easy product removal, laser score the film creating an opening shape and size optimized to the package contents. The entire area of the laser scoring (what we call a slug) stays as part of the package ...

Enterprise Print Group Saves Labor and Reduces Waste by up to 75 Percent

(News | New Products)

October 24, 2021, Enterprise Print Group recently purchased a SEI Laser Labelmaster to expand capabilities, efficiency and profit potential. Enterprise Print Group recently purchased a SEI Laser Labelmaster to expand ...

Empire Screen Printing Roll to Roll Innovations Achieves New Levels of Efficiency, Repeatability, and Quality

(News | New Products)

October 14, 2021, Empire Screen Printing, expands its printing capabilities with the introduction of a revolutionary new multi-color Empire Screen Printing, expands its printing capabilities with the introduction of ...

Looking for Custom Converting Solutions?

(Equipment/Machines - Converting)

October 10, 2021, ... to .008 in.) and non-standard width slitting to very close tolerances (+/-.001 in.).  Put-ups: 3 in and 6 in. I.D. cores , reels, hubs and standard coils, straight and tapered traverse, others to specs. ...

Mail Solutions and Savings, the Jacksonville, FL Division of TC Delivers Recently Added Rollem’s TR Slitting Technology to Support KM-1 Ink-Jet Press

(News | New Products)

October 06, 2021, ... the highest level of automation for wider format high volume runs from digital and offset presses. The TR Die-Score Slitting, Scoring and Perforating model was added to support its variable imaging press ...

Ranpak Makes Strategic Investment in Creapaper, Innovative German Leader in Environmentally-Sustainable Grasspaper

(News | New Products)

October 04, 2021, ... are primed for expansion across global markets and complements Ranpak’s core paper products and sustainable packaging solutions. Working with Creapaper will advance our mission to replace plastic packaging ...

Trexel and Bockatech Partner to Increase Benefits and Scope of Foamed Packaging Applications

(News | New Products)

October 03, 2021, ... be recycled in the clear recycling stream.   Trexel has teamed up with Bockatech (UK) to further develop technologies that complement Bockatech EcoCore®. Products made with EcoCore use a combination ...

Non-Contact Laser Gauges Pave the Way for Higher Accuracy Length and Speed Measurements at Converting Plants

(Slit)

September 29, 2021, ... the wheel and product. Also, many products are marked, scored or creased by the contact of a measurement device, possibly resulting in damaged product. In general, most contact wheel encoder systems ...

Vetaphone Grows Its Business in Mexico

(Coating/Laminating)

September 26, 2021, Vetaphone, the inventor and pioneering manufacturer of surface treatment technology for the printing, converting, laminating, and extruding market sectors, is investing in its sales operation in the rapidly ...

Q & A: NORDMECCANICA

(Coating)

September 20, 2021, Nordmeccanica is a global manufacturer specializing in coating, laminating, and metalizing machinery. Nordmeccanica is a global manufacturer specializing in coating, laminating, and metalizing machinery. ...

Toppan Develops New Barrier Coated Paper for Packaging

(News | New Products)

September 16, 2021, Toppan (TYO: 7911), a global leader in communication, security, packaging, décor materials Toppan (TYO: 7911), a global leader in communication, security, packaging, décor materials, and electronics ...

Epson to Showcase SurePress UV Digital Label Press at Label Congress 2021

(News | New Products)

September 14, 2021, ... to label converters and commercial printers, including: Productivity – The PrecisionCore® linehead, center drum system, is a space-saving, compact design integrating all the functions required for ...

Going the Distance with Utah PaperBox’s Trim Removal Solution

(News | New Products)

September 09, 2021, A leading manufacturer of custom die-cut packaging based in Salt Lake City, Utah PaperBox (UPB) had become intimately familiar with trim and waste removal issues. A leading manufacturer of custom die-cut ...

Premiere for Primera: Partnership with Schreiner ProTech

(News | New Products)

September 08, 2021, Schreiner ProTech, a Germany-based global leader in developing and manufacturing innovative functional labels with value-added benefits Schreiner ProTech, a Germany-based global leader in developing ...

Strong S.A. Invests in a High Productive Comexi S1 DT to Automate Its Processes

(News | New Products)

September 01, 2021, ... due to its state-of-the-art control elements and high degree of automation. Cores, knives, laser heads, photocells, and almost every adjusting element of the machine are self-calibrating, as a result of ...

Edale Widens Its Market Appeal and Confirms Its Special Relationship with Vetaphone

(News | New Products)

August 31, 2021, Confirming Vetaphone’s pre-eminence in the self-adhesive label sector, Nick Coombes spoke with James Boughton, managing director of UK based Edale Ltd Confirming Vetaphone’s pre-eminence in the self-adhesive ...

Roundtable Q&A: Static Control

(Static Elimination)

August 08, 2021, ... static controls. This technology combines best in class capabilities, while being affordable, for small and large companies.  Industry 4.0 is increasing becoming a hot topic in industry. With one of core ...

Automate and Streamline Your Finishing Workflow With Kala XY Trimmers

(News | New Products)

July 11, 2021, Supply55, Inc. and Kala SAS are pleased to announce the release of the Kala XY trimmers for use in automating trimming and finishing output from digital printers including wallpaper, posters, labels, banners, ...

Koehler Paper Sets New Production Speed Record with Voith Paper Machine

(News | New Products)

July 05, 2021, Designed as one of the most efficient specialty paper machines in the world, Koehler Paper commissioned Voith's production line 8 at its Kehl mill at the end of October 2019 - after a previous project ...

Sun Chemical and DIC Corporation Finalizes Acquisition of BASF’s Global Pigments Business

(News | New Products)

June 29, 2021, ... deal allows us to compete in the global marketplace more effectively going forward, while strengthening our pigment footprint in Europe. It underscores our commitment to delivering solutions tailored to ...

Miraclon Continues to Expand the Boundaries of Flexo with PureFlexo Printing Launch

(News | New Products)

June 23, 2021, ... Miraclon’s expertise in highly controlled ink transfer mechanisms and further unlocking the core capabilities of the FLEXCEL NX System, PureFlexo Printing reportedly gives unprecedented control over unwanted ...

Block-Bottom Bulk Bag Wins AIMCAL Product of the Year Award

(News | New Products)

June 14, 2021, ... PP structure replaces laminated or woven-PP substrates. The nonwoven core imparts a textured appearance, feels soft to the touch, and projects a premium image. The all-polypropylene structure is recyclable ...

The IQ Power to Control Static

(News | New Products)

June 13, 2021, ... parameters allow the user to understand, monitor and control their static neutralization challenges.  The core of the IQ Power System is the Control Station, which includes a full color touchscreen designed ...

Worldwide Plastics and Rubber Industry Focuses on K 2022

(News | New Products)

June 10, 2021, ... sector renewed orientation after the changes caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. K is not only the venue for groundbreaking new products every three years, but also underscores its special status by addressing ...