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Intelligent, Efficient and Adaptable: The Evolution of Curing Systems

(UV)

November 2, 2025, ... in real time — such as the required dryer output depending on the ink application, the type of coating used or the desired production speed. On this basis, the energy supply is precisely controlled, reducing ...

Q&A: The Realities Shaping Converting

(Thought Leader Interviews)

October 5, 2025, ... in roll-to-roll or roll-to-sheet format, including turnkey installations of coating, laminating, embossing, and calendaring systems, including their controls. In April 2025, New Era was acquired by IPCO, ...

Adhesives and Coating Decision Making

(Bag Pouch)

September 21, 2025, ... to laminating adhesives. Heat seal coatings are applied to a substrate via a coater and then wound up into a roll. This roll of coated material can then be unwound at a later date and the heat seal can ...

Methods to Precisely Measure Tension and Web Control

(Coating/Laminating)

June 15, 2025, ... those responsible for operating web-based converting machines were artisans rather than machine operators or minders. Quality of output was highly dependent upon the operators' skill in controlling process ...

Double E Group Launches its Auto-Lock™II Safety Chuck

(News | New Products)

May 14, 2025, ... — even with one hand. Its sleek, rounded design not only eliminates the dangerous pinch points of competitor’s safety chucks, but also provides improved visibility when loading shafts and rolls, making ...

interpack 2026 Fully Booked

(News | New Products)

March 27, 2025, ... the fields of AI-supported systems, robotics, automation, intelligent controlling, “value from data” and resource efficiency. The Innovative Materials hot topic will focus on around 1,000 exhibitors ...

Revealed: The Secret World of Industrial Ink

(Equipment/Machines - Printing)

March 22, 2025, ... tinge to the recycled material. However, some markings really are very temporary. In car manufacturing, rolls of aluminum sheets are usually marked with a batch number. But once those sheets have been ...

Handy Wacks Corporation Improves Safety, Productivity with Goldenrod Lightweight Shafts and Safety Chucks

(News | New Products)

March 3, 2025, ... a wide variety of waxed paper products. Their process requires processing large rolls of substrate – and that can take a toll on machinery and keep maintenance teams busy. Dwight Scheidel, maintenance ...

Dover Flexo Electronics – Celebrating More Than 50 Years of Tension Control Innovation

(Web Handling)

February 6, 2025, ... amplifiers, display indicators, closed-loop controllers, pneumatic brakes and idler rolls in the USA for more than 50 years. DFE tension systems deliver improvements in material processing productivity ...

Maplesoft – Flexible Simulation Solutions to Address Your R2R Issues

(Coating/Laminating)

January 15, 2025, ... software supports R2R engineers to maintain product quality by exploring the web material response to roller layouts, and determining tension setpoints. MapleSim has a specialty Web Handling Library ...

PAC Strapping Products Introduces STRAPBLASTER™ Technology for Cleaning Debris Buildup for Automated Strapping Machines

(News | New Products)

November 21, 2024, ... a controlled burst of air after each strapping cycle to clean the sealing head and feed areas, ensuring optimal performance and significantly reducing maintenance needs. In a series of rigorous tests ...

ARC Honors Award Winners at R2R Conference USA

(News | New Products)

November 12, 2024, The Association for Roll-to-Roll Converters (ARC) announced the winners of its annual awards program at an Awards Ceremony held during its 2024 R2R USA Conference & Expo. The Association for Roll-to-Roll ...

What Is Web Cleaning, and Why Is It So Important?

(News | New Products)

October 14, 2024, Web cleaning is a crucial technology employed across various industrial processes, such as printing, coating, laminating and converting, to ensure the quality and cleanliness of continuous rolls or webs ...

Driving Flexibility and Cost Savings With Modular Cutting Assemblies Exploring Alternatives to Inflexible Purpose-built Production Equipment

(Equipment/Machines - Converting)

July 21, 2024, ... manufacturer needed to cut and slit metal foil capsule blisters from roll form into precise pieces. Instead of investing time and money in a large-scale, custom-engineered cutting and slitting machine, ...

Faustel – Battery Energy and Fuel Cell Market Q&A

(News | New Products)

June 24, 2024, Faustel is the technology leader in custom roll to roll electrode, fuel cell, and battery separator production equipment solutions Faustel is the technology leader in custom roll to roll electrode, ...

Sustainability: A Journey Through Coating and Lamination Technology

(Coating/Laminating)

June 19, 2024, ...  In the web path of a coater or laminator there is a large number of web supporting rollers. Each idle roller contributes several grams to passive inertia. When tens of idle rollers are involved, it is ...

The Importance of Ink Troubleshooting on Press

(News | New Products)

February 29, 2024, ... operating at the wrong temperature. Ink fountains should be set to 70 degrees Fahrenheit at minimum to create effective ink transfer. Another common issue with sheetfed printing is metering roller build-up, ...

Takes on Tapes, Labels & Liners

(Converting Perspectives)

January 14, 2024, ... Coated Products noted the recent launch of Castile Bright Silver Foil - Dual Metal Roll Label Stock. Numerous aspects of processing impact label niches. At Contract Converting LLC, its precision slitter-rewinders ...

Navigating Challenges in Corona Treatment

(Surface Prep)

January 14, 2024, ... the electrode and ground roll. Maintaining a straight and true air gap is critical to achieving effective, uniform corona discharge. The type of adjustment process and frequency of required adjustments ...

It’s All About Converting

(Bag Pouch)

December 20, 2023, ... research. Technical Program Technical sessions, organized by the Association for Roll-to-Roll Converters (ARC), are comprised of concurrent tracks covering a range of industry topics including flexible ...