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Icma Collections Suited for Luxury Packaging
The Woods, Coppers, and Opaques paper collections offer visual and tactile qualities in a variety of finishes
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Toray Launches High-Barrier PET Films
Lumirror MK61HB and PA1HB barrier-coated polyester films are said to provide extended shelf life and a chlorine-free coating formula
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Unilux to Display New Controls for Strobes
Stationary strobes equipped with graphic controls, said to simplify setup and operation, will be shown at Labelexpo Europe 2017
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MPS Partners with Printum Concepts
Printum Concepts will sell and service MPS presses in Central America
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Sealed Paper Packaging Wins Sustainability Award
Bosch and BillerudKorsnäs solution for dry foods receives global recognition
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Domino Launches Workflow Solution for Labels
Company’s latest DFE solution, the DFEv2.0, is said to provide higher speeds and more automation
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PPC Forms Digital Converting Community
The organization says the community will help those in the folding carton industry understand the latest digital converting technologies
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UV Curing Lampheads in Miniature
GEW, North Royalton, OH; 440/237-4439; gewuv.com
A series of miniature UV curing lampheads is available in two models, Jetcure 1 and Jetcure 2. These ultra-small systems are suited for applications in which lamphead dimensions and weight are of critical importance for ink jet and digital printing. Lampheads are available with arc lengths ranging from 0.8-12 in.
Hybrid Screens Cut Moiré
Wasatch Computer Technology, Salt Lake City, UT; 801/575-8043, 800/894-1544; wasatchinc.com
Precision Rosette/Stochastic Hybrid Screens are said to eliminate the “fourth screen,” or “yellow” moiré, and let company's SoftRIP SP users print yellows and flesh tones without worrying about moiré or changing screen angles.
Label Stocks Go Piggyback
Raflatac, Fletcher, NC, USA; 818/651-4859; raflatac.com
A range of p-s piggyback constructions has been developed for ink jet, laser, and copier applications. Face materials include 50# Laser Plus, 50# Data, Transfer Premium Plus, 54# Raflacoat, and Kromekote Extragloss. All piggyback label stocks use proprietary permanent adhesives. Constructions comprise a single facestock and two liners.