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The Evolution of Slitter Rewinders

(Equipment/Machines - Converting)

December 19, 2024, ... in enhancing productivity, precision and material handling. Over the years, these machines have undergone significant technological advancements, reshaping the way operators interact with them and transforming ...

The Top Seven Causes of Web Wrinkling

(Equipment/Machines - Converting)

December 15, 2024, ... Inconsistent or poor-quality web material can end up creating wrinkles through the whole process. No roller can totally cure that. Most machine operators can tell when they have a bad parent roll on ...

Minimizing Waste in Extrusion Coating

(Coating/Laminating)

December 08, 2024, ... seamlessly integrating extrusion and lamination to produce high-performance composite materials. This technique involves applying a molten polymer onto a continuously moving substrate. Products of extrusion ...

Path to Sustainability According to Nordmeccanica

(Coating/Laminating)

December 04, 2024, ... of the conversion process involved in the production of flexible packaging-related structures. In order to comply with "recyclability" requirements, option one is the "Mono-Material" structure. In other ...

GOEBEL IMS Introduces the Automatic Knife Positioning System for RAPID Powered by DIENES

(News | New Products)

December 01, 2024, ... for its exceptional handling of different materials, including paper and light board. With this upgrade, the RAPID machine sets a new standard for high-performance production, delivering both ease of ...

Meeting the Demands of Medical Grade Labels

(Bag Pouch)

November 24, 2024, High-performance Materials Key in Demanding Industries High-performance Materials Key in Demanding Industries By Amy Donato, PPG Global Platform Director, TESLIN® Products Labels used in medical ...

Merging Innovation and Sustainability in Flexible Packaging

(Bag Pouch)

November 03, 2024, Optimizing Product Protection, Minimizing Material Usage Optimizing Product Protection, Minimizing Material Usage By Swapna Gawale, Research Consultant, Towards Packaging Flexibility in packaging ...

Maxcess International Acquires International Cutting Die to Expand Presence in the Nonwoven Industry and Strengthens Global Tooling Leadership

(News | New Products)

October 29, 2024, ... rapidly growing nonwoven industry. With over 50 years of experience, ICD has built a reputation for excellence in producing high-quality cutting dies used in various industries, including nonwoven materials, ...

Laser Cutting for Automating the Cutting Process in Labels & Packaging Applications

(Slit)

October 27, 2024, ... Cutting Laser cutting uses a concentrated beam of light to cut or engrave materials. The laser's high intensity can cut through a variety of substances, including paper, cardboard, plastic and thin metals. ...

ROTOCON Appointed Distributor of DYM Machinery Unwinders and Rewinders in South Africa

(Slit)

October 21, 2024, ... their machines handle materials ranging from 25µm plastic film to 600gsm paperboard. DYM machines are compatible with all leading printing presses. Jesin Wang, DYM Machinery co-owner and global sales ...

Ensuring Clean Cuts in the Converting Industry

(Equipment/Machines - Converting)

October 06, 2024, ... to accommodate the unique properties of these materials. The Role of Cutting Tests: Finding the Optimal Tooth Style Different films require different tooth configurations to achieve clean cuts. Conducting ...

Enhancing Battery Production with Advanced Cleaning and Static Control

(Surface Prep)

September 29, 2024, ... elastomer rollers to pick up and remove fine particles from sensitive materials like anode and cathode films. This ensures that the films remain clean and free from contaminants, which is crucial for optimal ...

Sticking Points in Electronics Labeling

(Coating/Laminating)

September 11, 2024, ... effective yet necessarily harsh cleaning agents can lead to several unsavory issues for labels and markings. The most common pitfall is a dearth of chemical resistance. Many conventional label materials, ...

A Deeper Look at UV Inks in Label Production

(Surface Prep)

August 16, 2024, ... inks for embellishment. Given all this, what's NOT to like about UV inks? It is important to note that UV inks require careful consideration of the substrate material. Many substrate suppliers have adjusted ...

Integrated Systems Design Welcomes Ed Romaine as New VP of Marketing & Business Development

(News | New Products)

August 06, 2024, ... leveraging his expertise to drive growth and enhance the company’s position in the material handling integration market. He will be instrumental in identifying new opportunities, fostering strategic partnerships, ...

Enhancing Battery Production with Advanced Cleaning and Static Control

(News | New Products)

June 24, 2024, ... rollers to pick up and remove fine particles from sensitive materials like anode and cathode films. This ensures that the films remain clean and free from contaminants, which is crucial for optimal battery ...

Faustel – Battery Energy and Fuel Cell Market Q&A

(News | New Products)

June 24, 2024, ... products does Faustel manufacture equipment for?  We have a strong presence in many different market segments such as roofing materials, tapes and labels, packaging laminations, filtration membranes, ...

The Griff Network Invests in Upgrades to Adhesive Toll Coating, Private Label Division

(News | New Products)

June 20, 2024, ... coated materials. In addition to the investments, the plants have hired several new key technical assets to support growth targets. Combining the upgrades and resources in production will help deliver ...

Sustainability: A Journey Through Coating and Lamination Technology

(Coating/Laminating)

June 19, 2024, ... higher rates of recycling such as mono-material structures — Compounds that can be recycled because they are made of a single polymer in a very high percentage. Currently, each member of the value chain ...

ARC Elects Officers, Directors

(News | New Products)

May 29, 2024, ... written and presented technical papers and has been involved with the Fall Technical Conference (now R2R USA). Martha Sloboda is the vice president, chief commercial officer at Duraco Specialty Materials. ...