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From Concept to Completion

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February 28, 2003, Harnessing the improved processing power of today's Macs and PCs, packaging software developers now are offering high-performance plug-ins for the industry's Harnessing the improved processing power of today' ...

PSA Problem Solving

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January 31, 2003, ... to a converter. Indeed, this is quite an involved process for a simple product such as a label or tape to be born. Most often this process results in high quality materials. Occasionally, problems arise ...

Esko-Graphics Updates Packaging-Design Software: ArtiosCAD 5.0

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January 12, 2003, ... In addition to a suite of user-interface enhancements, ArtiosCAD 5.0 includes new drafting, die tooling, and manufacturing tools, says the manufacturer, as well as a "highly anticipated" virtual packaging ...

Products

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November 30, 2002, ... unwinds with diameter to 84 in. (2,000 mm); automatic splicing; and zero reject skid change at running speeds to 480 fpm (150 mpm). The paper version will include delivery features to aid high-speed delivery ...

Wine Label Printer Tapp Technologies Goes Digital with HP-Indigo

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November 12, 2002, ... Tapp's new digital presses will provide the narrow web converter with "high-speed, high-quality, cost-effective, short-to-medium run label printing on demand in up to seven colors," says the mfr. Officially ...

Products

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October 31, 2002, ... designed for high-speed production of bags on a roll, features enhancements to increase production efficiency, safety, and ease of operation, co. reports. Wound bags may be perforated or separated and ...

Controlling Coater Gap Uniformity

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October 31, 2002, Maintaining high levels of accuracy is critical in controlling coater gap uniformity. The role of noncontact thin gap sensors is discussed in in this article. The common thread between end-users and ...

What's New in Narrow We

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October 31, 2002, ... Screen UV Ink System Offers Rich Color Arcar Graphics LLC, West Chicago, IL; 630/231-7313; arcarusa.com The Arcure rotary screen UV ink system is a high-opacity, silicone-free UV ink system said to provide ...

Digital Technology Evolution Clear at Graph/Converting Expo 2002

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October 08, 2002, ... time soon... probably not at all. PFFC's editors traversed the 380,000 sq ft of exhibit space and, along the way, met with many industry suppliers. Below is a listing of show highlights and links to ...

Products

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September 30, 2002, ... from onionskin to 40-pt board for packaging and POP display applications. Industrial Pumps Provide High Performance Hydra-Cell Industrial Pumps, Wanner Engineering, Minneapolis, MN; 612/332-5681; hydra-cell.com ...

What's New in Narrow We

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September 30, 2002, ... greater than four times as many die revolutions before retooling. Film is coated with an aggressive, high-shear, high-peel permanent adhesive that reportedly resists cold flow and ooze and bonds well to ...

Materials

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August 31, 2002, ... back side, print resolutions of 300 and 200 dpi, and high-sensitivity ratings. Applications include sports and concert events, amusement parks, and car rentals for HeatSafe; event, parking, and bus for ...

Products

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August 31, 2002, ... memory and a defect detection package that inspects 100% of the repeat, co. notes. System processes and analyzes 10 images per second, reportedly providing a substantially higher sampling ratio than competitive ...

Foiling Counterfeiters

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July 31, 2002, With hologram use becoming commonplace, manufacturers turn to OVDs for a higher level of security protection. In the nearly one year since the September 11 terrorist attacks, “security” has become the ...

DOVIDs: Functional Beauty

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July 31, 2002, Through a combination of overt and covert means, diffractive optically variable image devices (DOVIDs) offer a high level of security at a reasonable cost—and look good while doing it. One-of-a-Kind ...

Agfa Calls Young Creatives for Packaging Contest

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July 11, 2002, ... winners will need to send high-resolution files of work; and platinum winners under 18 will need guardian permission for award trip to Europe Prizes include: Platinum Winners Educational, "all-in" ...

Products

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June 30, 2002, ... and rigidity. Co. reports benefits include very high conductivity for exceptional static control; low shipping weight; smooth, soft edges for safety; and corrosion resistance. Produce Large Envelopes ...

Need New Equipment or Accessories? NPD Is the Place to Look

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April 30, 2002, ... and Westvaco. Doctor Machine Suited for High, Low Tension Stanford Products LLC, Woodridge, IL; 630/739-9255;stanforddivision.com The Model 152 reversible LT Doctor Machine® can provide high or low tension, ...

Dive in the Ipex "SEE" of Technolog

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April 11, 2002, ... developments and its positive impact on business today as well as the way it will affect the print business in the future. The Exhibitors Please... In our March issue, PFFC highlighted some of the many ...

New Products for the Narrow Web Converting Industry

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March 31, 2002, ... substrates, Xaar-Jet ink is said to possess excellent lightfastness properties and resistance to chemicals and scuffs. Also reported to offer a high-gloss appearance. The ink is 100% solids-acrylate-based ...