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Beontag Publishes 2023 ESG Report Reinforcing Role as Sustainability Enabler

(News | New Products)

June 17, 2024, ... workforce in 2023 continued to increase, reaching 32% overall in 2023, with 26% of senior leadership positions held by women . Despite the challenging dynamics faced by markets and providers in 2023, ...

NOVA Chemicals Receives FDA LNO for Plastic Films Mechanical Recycling Process at Indiana Facility

(News | New Products)

June 17, 2024, NOVA Chemicals Corporation has received a Letter of Non Objection (LNO) from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) NOVA Chemicals Corporation has received a Letter of Non Objection (LNO) from ...

IMS Technologies and NiEW's New Generation HMI Project Wins Prestigious "Red Dot Award: Best of the Best 202

(News | New Products)

June 17, 2024, ... dashboard according to user preferences, and detailed sensor graphs for better production and maintenance diagnostics. The core of this solution is a meticulously designed user interface aimed at optimizing ...

Demand Increasing for PCR Plastics: How Recycled PE supports Sustainable Packaging Solutions

(Flexpack)

June 13, 2024, Sustainability is on everyone's mind these days.  By Alan Schrob, Director of Mechanical Recycling, NOVA Chemicals Sustainability is on everyone's mind these days. From reducing plastic pollution ...

Obtaining Barriers When Coating and Printing Flexible Materials

(Bag Pouch)

June 09, 2024, ... processes is of course a must. The base material, method of manufacture and additional surface modifications, often made at the time of production, may make the choice of one substrate over another (theoretically) ...

Paper Mills Forge Ahead with Speedy Delivery of High-Quality Parts

(Web Handling)

June 02, 2024, ... schedules of firms that depend on replacement parts. Rings are typically provided with a rough surface finish, which necessitates the use of CNC machining to achieve the required level of smoothness. ...

Static Charges: Production Mishaps and Product Misbehavior

(Surface Prep)

May 26, 2024, ... negatively charged. If one of the materials is conductive, it won't hold the charge, but if the material is non-conductive, the charge is unable to move across the surface, creating a static "pool" of electrical ...

DALIM SOFTWARE to launch next-gen DALIM ES and DALIM TWIST production workflow products at drupa 2024

(Upcoming Conference News)

May 13, 2024, ... to meet the demands of the next generation of production obstacles, supporting businesses in their quest to stay ahead in an ever-changing landscape. "Print providers, agencies, and brands face daily ...

Sun Chemical Recognized by FTA for Sustainability Excellence

(News | New Products)

May 13, 2024, ... is TÜV Austria-certified as “OK Compost” for compostable packaging. The multipurpose solvent-based inks are designed for printing on a wide range of plastic films intended for both external surface/reverse ...

IDENTCO Highlights Automation Capabilities and PCB Labeling at PCB East

(News | New Products)

May 13, 2024, ... quality control and supply chain transparency feature for brand owners producing high-leverage electronics. Engineered for use in surface mount technology and throughout the entire assembly process, ...

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

(Surface Prep)

May 12, 2024, ... far from the wall. However, the air velocity at the wall surface is zero, which is the "zero slip condition." The boundary layer is the transition from "zero slip" at the wall surface to constant velocity ...

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

(News | New Products)

May 07, 2024, ... cause COVID-19. KeyPro™ UV LED Decontamination System: This high-irradiance UV LED disinfection system inactivates contaminants for laboratory surfaces, equipment, packaging, manufacturing and food safety. ...

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

(HOW TO Guide)

May 02, 2024, ... equipment with the most sophisticated sensors and controllers to ensure your product is produced with precise accuracy. We also manufacture print and surface inspection equipment, which ensures that the ...

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: Add Web Cleaning on a Budget With Jemmco, LLC

(HOW TO Guide)

May 02, 2024, ... over a converter's existing idler roller, thus eliminating the need for costly roller recovers, spare rollers and cumbersome two-way shipping expenses. Utilizing a proprietary, tacky surface, the sleeve ...

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

(HOW TO Guide)

May 02, 2024, ... Web defects, inconsistent tension, and buildup on roller surfaces are often at the top of the list of causes of these interruptions. Battling these issues can be a monumental task at times. Most web ...

Why Cleaning is a Must in the Flexo Industry

(Equipment/Machines - Printing)

April 28, 2024, ... that uses no chemicals, making it environmentally friendly. It's a fast, high-quality, effective method which can reduce cleaning times. The anilox surface is not heated during cleaning, so the roll can ...

INX promotes three to Vice President positions

(News | New Products)

April 17, 2024, ... administrator who began her career at INX 19 years ago and has worked in all facets of the liquid ink division. The new Vice President of R&D Liquid Solvent Technology, she has expertise in raw material ...

BioEmitter®- Keeping Corrosion and Rust at Bay in Enclosed Spaces

(News | New Products)

April 15, 2024, ... packaged in a vented cardboard box for easy hanging. This allows Vapor Corrosion Inhibitors (VpCIs) in the BioEmitter® pad to emit while avoiding direct contact between the pad and metal surfaces. The ...

SEI integrates Vetaphone on new Labelmaster KyoJet

(News | New Products)

April 14, 2024, ... further step to utilize Vetaphone technology on its bestselling Labelmaster range of narrow web converting lines.  Already the company’s preferred supplier of corona surface treatment, Vetaphone Web Cleaning ...

Tension: The First Thing We Must Get Right

(Coating/Laminating)

April 14, 2024, ... tension or acceleration will use variable frequency AC drives (VFAC) or servo motors. Feedback Options Feedback options for velocity include motor encoders, surface contact wheels and laser doppler ...

Principles of Narrow Web Slitting

(Web Handling)

April 10, 2024, ... he said. "Center winding, center/surface, and surface winding are applicable. Also, duplex winding in many of these modes is important for larger diameters of inconsistent calipers. This all applies to ...

Tension: The First Thing We Must Get Right

(Converting Expert)

April 08, 2024, ... frequency AC drives (VFAC) or servo motors. Feedback Options Feedback options for velocity include motor encoders, surface contact wheels and laser doppler velocimeters. Diameter sensors are required ...

Does Winding Generate Static?

(Static-Beat)

April 08, 2024, ... the entering web in Figure 2 is charge neutral, it can cause in high static levels on the winding roll. The entering web has balanced charges where one surface has positive charges, and the other surface ...

Principles of Narrow Web Slitting

(Converting Perspectives)

April 08, 2024, ... “Center winding, center/surface, and surface winding are applicable. Also, duplex winding in many of these modes is important for larger diameters of inconsistent calipers. This all applies to ‘pancake’ ...

TAPPI Announces Newly Elected Directors from Irving Consumer Products, Valmet and Auburn University

(News | New Products)

March 28, 2024, ... a blend of technical expertise, strategic leadership, and a commitment to sustainability. His multifaceted role in the paper industry, from engineering to sales and management, and his contributions to ...

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 — various industries, including packaging, are faced with difficult ...

A New Era in Sustainable Packaging

(News | New Products)

March 26, 2024, ... export. During transport, or even storage, goods may pass through fluctuating climates, temperatures and humidity levels that could lead to condensation and corrosion on new metal surfaces. When this ...

Pressure on Paper Packaging Converters

(Flexpack)

March 24, 2024, ... you consider the facestock of the label itself, but also the inks and coatings utilized, the adhesive, and in the case of self-adhesive labels, the liner material as well. There are a myriad combinations ...

UPM Specialty Papers and Fazer Develop Recyclable Packaging Solution Without Plastic Lining

(News | New Products)

March 22, 2024, ... traditionally been provided by plastic packaging or by laminating plastic to the surface of paper. The use of plastic has also enabled the package to be sealed with heat. In the packaging paper developed ...