Materials Handling

Kampf and Atlas Open Joint Technology Center

(News | New Products)

June 15, 2023, ... the combined expertise of specialists from Kampf and Atlas to find the best way to process their materials. The focus is not only on the highest slitting and winding quality, but also on increasing process ...

Pregis Sets New Standard for Sustainable Packaging with AirSpeed® HC Renew Post-Consumer Recycled (PCR)

(News | New Products)

June 14, 2023, ... in the HC Renew PCR film keeps materials in use that would have otherwise been discarded, closing the recyclability loop while reducing landfill waste, conserving energy, and decreasing greenhouse gas ...

TekniPlex Makes Enhancements to Global Innovation Center in Ohio

(News | New Products)

June 14, 2023, Serving as hub for materials science research and development, the facility features state-of-the-art labs, rapid prototyping capabilities, and ideation rooms. Serving as hub for materials science ...

AZCO Corp.'s Innovative Blister Cutter ...

(News | New Products)

June 14, 2023, ... provide different size blister cards without the need of expensive tooling or long costly change overs. A module unit easily integrates with any blister machine. Material enters the unit as a continuous ...

INX International Invests in Debut Bio to Accelerate Development of Sustainable Inks Via Biomanufacturing

(News | New Products)

June 12, 2023, ... other materials. INX International Ink Co. has completed an investment in Debut, a vertically integrated synthetic biology company that is developing innovative and complex active ingredients for natural ...

Baldwin’s Industrial Curing Solutions Push Speed, Dose, Power and Scalability Boundaries at Adhesives & Bonding Expo

(Upcoming Conference News)

June 12, 2023, ... in the U.S. and built using quality materials and the world's most powerful LED architecture, the XP Quatro Series is designed to withstand nonstop use in tough conditions and high-productivity environments ...

Label Equipment Considerations for Converters

(Equipment/Machines - Converting)

June 11, 2023, ...  Anything above the minimal amount needed to add value to the final product is waste. That could be equipment, materials, space and labor. When skilled labor is in short supply with no relief in the horizon, ...

At Connect in Pharma, TekniPlex Healthcare to Present Forward-looking Approaches to Latest Sustainability & Recyclability Packaging Regulations

(News | New Products)

June 07, 2023, TekniPlex Healthcare, which utilizes advanced materials science expertise to help deliver better patient outcomes TekniPlex Healthcare, which utilizes advanced materials science expertise to help ...

As Big as They Come!

(News | New Products)

June 06, 2023, ... package printing presses. There on the floor was a massive MTL (Martin Turret Lap) unwind/splicer, capable of handling fiberglass material up to 2mm thick on reels 67” (1.7m) wide and 96” (2.45m) in ...

IDENTCO Displays New Labeling Solutions & Automation Capabilities at Three Electronics Trade Shows

(News | New Products)

June 05, 2023, ... applications, featuring a substrate developed exclusively for IDENTCO by a prominent, global industry materials and coating supplier. Providing vital identification and traceability for high-leverage PCB ...

How to Keep Defects In House

(Equipment/Machines - Converting)

June 04, 2023, ... by a footage count from the start of the roll. Often, damaged outer wraps of a roll need to be removed when it is next used, and material also has to be removed to cull out all defects. However, without ...

Earthodic Secures $1.85M in Pre-Seed Funding to Revolutionise Sustainable Coatings

(News | New Products)

June 01, 2023, ... early stage commercialization initiatives, startup investment opportunities and materials consulting projects.  “We are very excited to be supporting the team at Earthodic. Packaging in the agricultural ...

Leverwood Knife Works Announces $3 Million Plant Expansion, Doubles Capacity

(News | New Products)

June 01, 2023, ... center, and moved their raw material storage area. This also frees up room in the existing space for new grinding cells, including robotic load and unload systems. Leverwood is a producer of custom and ...

Thin and Accurate is Slot Die Coating Standard

(News | New Products)

May 30, 2023, Roll-to-roll slot die coating has become the industry standard for extremely thin and extremely accurate coating. By Scott Zwierlein, Coating Engineer, FRONTIER – a Delta ModTech Company Roll-to-roll ...

Planning, Labs and Trials

(Coating/Laminating)

May 30, 2023, ...  Choosing materials for performance and delivery of features; Selecting materials that can be recycled, reused or offer other environmental benefits; Considering design of packaging life cycle for ...

Martin Automatic - Creatively Stewarding Resources for Your Advantage

(Equipment/Machines - Converting)

May 30, 2023, ... and supply so many different market sectors. Looking at the shop floor now and for the coming months, nearly every market segment that we target from building materials to lottery tickets, labels, disposable ...

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation Invests $10 Million in Closed Loop Partners’ Circular Plastics Fund, Accelerating More Capital Toward Innovation and Infrastructure for Plastics Recovery and Recycl

(News | New Products)

May 30, 2023, ... –– critical resin types that require additional investment to keep more material in circulation and help ensure that the industry’s demand for recycled material will be met. The fund provides catalytic ...

FASTEN Wins Top Honor at German Innovation Awards

(News | New Products)

May 30, 2023, ... recycled polypropylene (PP) and polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and features a transparent outer jar with a curved inner portion for a sleek appearance. By not mixing or gluing material, this makes it ...

SUN Automation Group® Announces Bryan Fitch as New Technical Manager

(News | New Products)

May 30, 2023, ... in optimizing box plant operations as a trusted advisor at SUN. From new installations of converting and material handling equipment to recommending ideal upgrades and retrofits, he will help SUN customers ...

TekniPlex Healthcare Presents “Tubing Solutions for Drug Delivery, IV Therapy and Interventional Catheters”

(Upcoming Conference News)

May 30, 2023, The company will also showcase PTCA/PTA Inner & Balloon Tubing The company will also showcase PTCA/PTA Inner & Balloon Tubing TekniPlex Healthcare, which utilizes advanced materials science expertise ...

Beontag Launches Global Rebrand to Mark the Next Phase of Growth

(News | New Products)

May 30, 2023, ... for now and into the future, is to build a seamless world by expanding communication between companies, products and people. As an expert in the graphic materials industry and a pioneer in the RFID industry, ...

Considerations for Electing Toll/Contract Slitting Services

(Coating/Laminating)

May 28, 2023, ... with your partner’s level of industry experience and ability to effectively move material in and out of their facility. Toll-slitting programs can be very complex, often executed behind the scenes, similar ...

HERMA In No-Liner System receives Australian Packaging Award

(News | New Products)

May 25, 2023, ... systems at a client's site. "The innovative HERMA InNo-Liner system is a milestone with regard to sustainable labeling of shipping cartons and other tertiary packaging materials." Shipping and logistics ...

Mark Andy Hosts Inaugural Summer Symposium to Help Companies Thrive in the Changing Flexography Industry

(News | New Products)

May 22, 2023, ... don't miss out on this exclusive opportunity to learn from some of the most respected names in the flexography industry. Daily Agenda Tuesday, June 20 Market Trends Importance of Proper Material ...

IDENTCO Names Brad Zechman as New CEO

(News | New Products)

May 22, 2023, ... general industrial sector – has appointed longtime materials supply executive Brad Zechman as its newest CEO. He officially joined the company on April 10, and will be responsible for overseeing all strategic ...

Battery Show 2023: Meech Demonstrates Importance of Static Control, Surface Cleaning in Battery Manufacturing

(Surface Prep)

May 22, 2023, ... industry, which can be matched to the material, process and contamination type. In March 2023, Meech underlined its expertise in the sector by hosting the webinar: “Avoiding thermal runaway in EV batteries.” ...

Why Web Cleaning?

(White Paper)

May 17, 2023, ... on the material of the substrate and web speed, a layer of air is carried along by the moving web. Debris, such as particles and fibers on the web are very difficult to remove while “protected” by this ...

KELVA Web Cleaning for Pharma and Medical Packaging

(Surface Prep)

May 17, 2023, ... Breaker Dust is bad in packaging production for pharmaceutical and medical products. Dust can settle on the material or product surface leading to physical changes that can impact the product’s quality ...

Don’t Let Web Contamination Reduce Quality

(Surface Prep)

May 17, 2023, ... materials and sizes. Discover how KELVA web cleaners help increase your product quality and lower maintenance costs. Noncontact Web Cleaner - Narrow to Wide Web Widths Models are available in a ...

K 2025 Kickoff

(Upcoming Conference News)

May 17, 2023, ... and important industry associations, the council represents  the entire range of products and services presented at K 2025 – machine and plant engineering, plastics and rubber raw material and auxiliary ...