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Custom coating operation is a clean winner

(Magazine)

February 29, 1996, ... up to 30 different products. It is designed for relatively quick changeover of rollstock and coating heads to accommodate shorter runs. (Each can be changed in less than one hour.) The coater is composed ...

Flexo/screen proves to be a winning combination

(Magazine)

January 31, 1996, ...  newest presses, the "FP" Series flexible packaging narrow web press for printing on light films. The press, which was introduced in August at CMM International, is designed for short runs and can produc ...

Measurement technique improves metallized PP

(Magazine)

November 30, 1995, ... surface detail it is attempting to measure. In 1993 a new technique known as vertical scanning interference microscopy was developed. This technology specifically addresses the shortcomings of stylus ...

Die-cutting developments continue unabated.

(Magazine)

September 30, 1995, ... have automated another aspect of die-cutting that just a short time ago required skill and manual labor. Genline Systems, Conyers, GA, offers Windows-based software for the diemaker. Interactive packaging ...

Video web inspection: the view from the press floor.

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September 30, 1995, ...  color on foil very well, due to glare. This has not been a problem for us." He adds, "We do some short runs here, creating a lot of mounting of new jobs. Our system is especially good at picking up ai ...

Winders/Unwinders: Gettting Better Every Day

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August 31, 1995, ... perfected through years of testing, is becoming an increasingly popular option for short runs. Shelton wants to make it clear that, while none can be classified as quantum leaps, he has been witness ...

Reynolds subsidiary in Spain benefits from technology transfer

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May 31, 1995, ... terephthalate for house iusulation is being thwarted by the worldwide shortage of polyethylene-terephthalate film. This shortage is counterbalancing the European trend toward the substitution of plastic ...

Building quality into the web printing process

(Magazine)

April 30, 1995, ... short-duration Xenon strobe lights, fired at intervals precisely synchronized with the press speed. The strobes illuminate the web and act as a shutter, allowing the electronic camera to stop the action ...

Quick changeovers, quality top bagmaking demands.

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March 31, 1995, ... are what customers want to improve production." According to Jim Lepp, sales manager for Chadwick Inc., Green Bay, WI, "Customer concerns are quick changeover, shorter production runs, further brand ...

Computerized dispensing provides ink management

(Magazine)

March 31, 1995, ... in our industry," Clare said. "In our particular business segment, we're seeing more and more short runs as the variety of fashions in clothing and home furnishings expands. "And, the patterns our customers ...

Familiarity with change no surprise in this industry

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February 28, 1995, Last year was a surprising year for the metallizing industry in a number of ways. The shortage of polyester film contrasted with ample supplies in 1993. Last year was a surprising year for the metallizing ...

Holograms continue to gain in converting applications.

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February 28, 1995, ... level, holograms are only considered for short-term promotional needs rather than as an ongoing requirement." Smith had several suggestions on how more value could be put into holographic packaging, ...

CALENDAR TEMP

(Magazine)

December 31, 1994, ... Aug. 15–16: Wood Adhesion Short Course, Sponsored by Adhesive & Sealant Council, Hilton Charlotte Exec Park, Charlotte, NC (301/986-9700). Aug. 20–24: Introduction to Flexography, Sponsored by & held at ...

Traditions fall as prepress moves into electronic age

(Magazine)

December 31, 1994, ... Platemaking for the 21st Century on March 2-3 introduces applications of electronic printing to markets, electronic-printing processes and short-run printing applications and technology. The seminar is ...