Positioning Systems

Sun Chemical Recognized by FTA for Sustainability Excellence

(News | New Products)

May 13, 2024, Sun Chemical was recognized during the 2024 Flexographic Technical Association (FTA) Excellence in Flexography Award Competition for its SunUno Solimax AP Sun Chemical was recognized during the 2024 ...

Static Gets Worse at Higher Line Speeds: Keys Toward Maintaining Good Static Control

(Surface Prep)

May 12, 2024, Static charges on webs can cause discharges that can ignite fires, shock operators and damage digital control systems. By Dr. Kelly Robinson, Founder, Electrostatic Answers Static charges on webs ...

Excelitas Technologies to Showcase UV Curing and Disinfection Innovations at the 2024 RadTech UV+EB Technology and Conference

(News | New Products)

May 07, 2024, WHO: Excelitas Technologies® Corp., a leading industrial technology manufacturer focused on delivering innovative, market-driven photonic solutions WHO: Excelitas Technologies® Corp., a leading industrial ...

HOW TO: Know When It's Too Late to Buy QC Equipmen

(HOW TO Guide)

May 02, 2024, Why do so many converters look at quality control products for your manufacturing process only after there is a problem? Why do so many converters look at quality control products for your manufacturing ...

HOW TO: Do in Register Coating

(HOW TO Guide)

May 02, 2024, The continued evolution of packaging requires converters to keep upgrading their conversion portfolio with additional features.  The continued evolution of packaging requires converters to keep upgrading ...

HOW TO: Eliminate Press Downtime

(HOW TO Guide)

May 02, 2024, How frustrating is it to see the press sitting idle when the operators are scurrying around to solve the most recent problem that comes up to bite them.  How frustrating is it to see the press sitting ...

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

(HOW TO Guide)

May 02, 2024, Any interruption in today's manufacturing process results in lost time, product, and profitability. Any interruption in today's manufacturing process results in lost time, product, and profitability. ...

Understanding Anilox Scoring: Causes, Effects, and Prevention

(Equipment/Machines - Printing)

May 01, 2024, ...  What are the Common Causes of Anilox Scoring? These are the most common root causes of score lines that Provident, LLC notices when doing an inspection. Doctor Blades: Improper positioning of doctor ...

SOMA set to showcase the Optima2 10-color flagship flexo press during drupa 2024

(News | New Products)

April 30, 2024, SOMA, a leader in flexographic printing technology, is excited to announce its participation at the upcoming drupa 2024 Photo Courtesy of SOMA SOMA (www.soma-eng.com), a leader in flexographic ...

Creating a Circular Packaging Value Chain: How collaboration with suppliers helps converters meet brand owner demands

(News | New Products)

April 28, 2024, Brands owners are making big changes in an effort to reduce waste, lower greenhouse gas emissions, and increase recycling rates. Photo courtesy of NOVA Chemicals By John Avolio, Value Chain Manager, ...

Why Cleaning is a Must in the Flexo Industry

(Equipment/Machines - Printing)

April 28, 2024, The importance of proper care and cleaning cannot be overstated. By Al Husti, Account Manager, Anderson & Vreeland The importance of proper care and cleaning cannot be overstated. Proper cleaning ...

Web Guide 101

(Equipment/Machines - Converting)

April 24, 2024, Ensuring the converting process is executed with precision Ensuring the converting process is executed with precision By Jason Vanderpoel, Web Guide Sales Manager, BST North In our fast-paced world ...

EMT International Builds Customized Punch and Perfing Finishing Solution for Heeter

(News | New Products)

April 22, 2024, EMT International, a leading supplier of finishing equipment to the digital print, label and packaging industries announces a new customer installation EMT International, a leading supplier of finishing ...

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 ...

Re S.p.A. Celebrates 50 Years of Innovation at Drupa

(News | New Products)

April 21, 2024, Re S.p.A., an innovative leader in the printing and packaging industry, is excited to announce its participation in the next edition of Drupa Re S.p.A., an innovative leader in the printing and packaging ...

Sandon Global to bring anilox excellence and technical know-how to drupa 2024

(News | New Products)

April 21, 2024, Sandon Global, the British anilox manufacturer and drupa 2024 exhibitor, is poised to showcase its extensive technical expertise in flexographic printing Photo courtesy of Sandon Global Sandon ...

Innovation in Extrusion Barriers Can Reduce Brand Owners’ Dependence on Plastic

(Coating/Laminating)

April 17, 2024, According to the most recent statistics from the Environmental Protection Agency1, in 2018 the U.S. produced 35 million tons of plastics, while 27 million tons went to landfill. By Jalliina Järvinen, ...

INX promotes three to Vice President positions

(News | New Products)

April 17, 2024, The Board of Directors at INX International Ink Co. have approved the promotions of three key executive managers to vice president positions.  The Board of Directors at INX International Ink Co. have ...

SEI integrates Vetaphone on new Labelmaster KyoJet

(News | New Products)

April 14, 2024, SEI Laser Converting is based in Buja in the northeast corner of Italy.  Photo courtesy of SEI The Italian manufacturer, SEI Laser Converting, part of the international SEI Group, has taken a ...

Miraclon and BOBST reinforce strategic partnership

(News | New Products)

April 14, 2024, Miraclon and BOBST have reinforced their strategic partnership, with Miraclon named as the plate technology partner in BOBST’s new Competence Center in Atlanta. Miraclon and BOBST have reinforced their ...

Principles of Narrow Web Slitting

(Web Handling)

April 10, 2024, ... they provided a leading tape converter a machine equipped with dual axis, automatic knife positioning system for the shear knives. Double E Group, with headquarters in Massachusetts, Appleton in Wisconsin, ...

Elite Cameron, Inc. Supplies New Wide Format UV Hot Melt Coater

(News | New Products)

April 09, 2024, Elite Cameron, Inc. manufacturer of the Elite Cameron range of slitting and rewinding Elite Cameron, Inc. manufacturer of the Elite Cameron range of slitting and rewinding, coating and laminating ...

Highcon Announces New Digital Die Cutting Solutions with Advanced Features for Mainstream Folding Carton and Corrugated Production

(News | New Products)

April 09, 2024, New Highcon Beam 3 offering improved quality and 50% increased production per shift, to be shown for the first time at drupa 2024 New Highcon Beam 3 offering improved quality and 50% increased production ...

Principles of Narrow Web Slitting

(Converting Perspectives)

April 08, 2024, ... a leading tape converter a machine equipped with dual axis, automatic knife positioning system for the shear knives. Double E Group, with headquarters in Massachusetts, Appleton in Wisconsin, and in ...

KM Packaging Welcomes Mike Aho as Leader for North American Operations

(News | New Products)

April 01, 2024, ... positioning him to spearhead KM Packaging's growth and success in the region. Mike's decision to join KM Packaging late last year underscores the company's reputation for excellence in the packaging industry. ...

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

(Upcoming Conference News)

April 01, 2024, BW Converting is inviting print, packaging and mailing professionals on a quest to achieve more with less to beat a path to the newest and most developed technology at DRUPA.  BW Converting is inviting ...

Green Bay Innovation Group hosts Converters Expo

(News | New Products)

April 01, 2024, Northeastern Wisconsin is called the Converting Corridor of the United State and an extension of our paper industry! Northeastern Wisconsin is called the Converting Corridor of the United State and ...

Research Reveals Biggest Testing and Inspection Challenges Faced by Food and Beverage Packaging Professionals

(Flexpack)

March 31, 2024, Research1 into the attitudes of manufacturing decision-makers has uncovered that food and beverage packaging professionals think there are significant barriers for innovation. By Steve Davis, Product ...

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. ...

Martin Automatic Displays Transformative Web Automation

(News | New Products)

March 18, 2024, Leading U.S. manufacturer of unwind and rewind technology, Martin Automatic, will exhibit a range of its high-performance technology at the upcoming Dscoop Edge Leading U.S. manufacturer of unwind ...