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January/February 2025

Atmospheric Plasmas

Choosing the Best Surface Treatment Technology: Plasma vs. Flame

Churchill Container Butters Up Movie-Goers with Mean Girls Popcorn Bucket

Churchill Container Butters Up Movie-Goers with Mean Girls Popcorn Bucket

Colors in Decorated Plastics – Pigments  and Dyes

Colors in Decorated Plastics – Pigments and Dyes

Equipment Highlight: Pad Printing Equipment

Equipment Highlight: Pad Printing Equipment

How to Set  Up a Design of Experiments

How to Set Up a Design of Experiments

IMDA Association News: January/February 2025

IMDA Association News: January/February 2025

Q&A: Selecting the Right Pad Printing Pad

Q&A: Selecting the Right Pad Printing Pad

Recyclability Beyond the Numbers: The Impact of Labels on Plastic Packaging

Recyclability Beyond the Numbers: The Impact of Labels on Plastic Packaging

The Burnout Battle: Why Leaders Must Lead the Charge

The Burnout Battle: Why Leaders Must Lead the Charge

October/November 2024

IMDA Association News: October/November 2024

IMDA Association News: October/November 2024

Medical Products and Pad Printing – A Great Combo

Medical Products and Pad Printing – A Great Combo

Process Highlight: In-Mold Decorating/Labeling

Process Highlight: In-Mold Decorating/Labeling

Figure 1: Examples of field failure defects.

When Disaster Strikes – How to Respond to Field Failures in Plastic Decorating

July/August 2024

Artificial Intelligence in Plastic Decoration

Artificial Intelligence in Plastic Decoration

Digital Decorating Personalizes Promotional Drinkware, Boosts Sales

Digital Decorating Personalizes Promotional Drinkware, Boosts Sales

H+M USA Offers Quality Dies and Tooling

H+M USA Offers Quality Dies and Tooling

IMDA News: 2024 July/August

IMDA News: 2024 July/August

IMDA Releases New White Paper on In-Mold Label (IML) Recyclability

IMDA Releases New White Paper on In-Mold Label (IML) Recyclability

Industry: 2024 July/August

Industry: 2024 July/August

Insights into the US Securities and Exchange Commission’s Climate-Related Disclosures Rule: Part 1

Insights into the US Securities and Exchange Commission’s Climate-Related Disclosures Rule: Part 1

Maintaining Peak Operating Efficiency for Ultrasonic Welding Equipment

Maintaining Peak Operating Efficiency for Ultrasonic Welding Equipment

PRINTING United Expo Entices Industry to Las Vegas

PRINTING United Expo Entices Industry to Las Vegas

Viewpoint: Print is Not a Thing of the Past

Viewpoint: Print is Not a Thing of the Past

VistaTek and MCC Label Partner in Industrial-Compostable Garden Pot

VistaTek and MCC Label Partner in Industrial-Compostable Garden Pot

April/May 2024

Association News: April/May 2024

Association News: April/May 2024

Backlighting Decorated Plastics

Backlighting Decorated Plastics

CDigital’s Digital Heat Transfers

CDigital’s Digital Heat Transfers

Quartz IR array with custom shielding in use for a filter welding application. Photo provided by Forward Technology.

Choosing Between Hot Plate and Infrared Welding of Thermoplastics

Durable Decorating Trends in Automotive and Appliances

Durable Decorating Trends in Automotive and Appliances

Hot Stamping Plastic Parts –  Working with Foils, Dies and Machines

Hot Stamping Plastic Parts – Working with Foils, Dies and Machines

Industry: April/May 2024

Industry: April/May 2024

Maximizing Website Impact on Sales Funnel, Recruiting Processes

Maximizing Website Impact on Sales Funnel, Recruiting Processes

Protecting the Bottom Line: Trends Impacting Plastics Risk and Insurance

Protecting the Bottom Line: Trends Impacting Plastics Risk and Insurance

Ren-Flex Creates an Award-Winning Label Using IML

Ren-Flex Creates an Award-Winning Label Using IML

January/February 2024

Association: 2024 Jan/Feb

Association: 2024 Jan/Feb

Automark’s NanoVis Nanocleaners

Automark’s NanoVis Nanocleaners

Decorating Plastic Additive Manufactured Parts

Decorating Plastic Additive Manufactured Parts

Equipment Highlight: Pad Printing

Equipment Highlight: Pad Printing

How to Get the Most Out of Attending NPE2024

How to Get the Most Out of Attending NPE2024

StackTeck_Systems_426g_trim_container

IML Enables Aesthetics, Lightweighting in Dairy Container

Industry: January/February 2024

Industry: January/February 2024

Looking for Cost Savings?  Start with Energy

Looking for Cost Savings? Start with Energy

ClichéMaterialChart

Pad Printing Functional Materials

Trends in Beauty Packaging Design

Trends in Beauty Packaging Design

October/November 2023

From Substrates to Inks, What Producers Should Be Asking for IML Success

From Substrates to Inks, What Producers Should Be Asking for IML Success

IMDA Association News

IMDA Association News

In-Mold Labeling Provides Design, Sustainability Options for Food Packaging

In-Mold Labeling Provides Design, Sustainability Options for Food Packaging

Plastic Product Decorating Summit Exceeds Expectations

Plastic Product Decorating Summit Exceeds Expectations

Plastics Decorating Outlook for 2024

Plastics Decorating Outlook for 2024

Process-Induced Manufacturing Defects in Decorated Plastic and How to Address Them

Process-Induced Manufacturing Defects in Decorated Plastic and How to Address Them

Secondary Education Options in Plastics Decorating

Secondary Education Options in Plastics Decorating

July/August 2023

In-Mold Decorating Makes Household Chores Look Good

In-Mold Decorating Makes Household Chores Look Good

Inkjet Printing Decorates 3D Plastic Parts

Inkjet Printing Decorates 3D Plastic Parts

MOPA Fiber Lasers for Marking Plastics – All Lasers are Not  Created Equal

MOPA Fiber Lasers for Marking Plastics – All Lasers are Not Created Equal

New Technologies for Decorative Coatings on Plastic Parts

New Technologies for Decorative Coatings on Plastic Parts

PRINTING United Expo 2023

PRINTING United Expo 2023

The Guide to Switch from Adhesive Bonding to Plastic Welding

The Guide to Switch from Adhesive Bonding to Plastic Welding

April/May 2023

A Closer Look at Green Plastic Decorating

A Closer Look at Green Plastic Decorating

Best Practices for Integrating Plasma and Flame Surface Treaters

Best Practices for Integrating Plasma and Flame Surface Treaters

Decorating Trends for Medical Applications

Decorating Trends for Medical Applications

Expanding Locations, Capabilities at Revere Plastics

Expanding Locations, Capabilities at Revere Plastics

Hot Stamping Injection-Molded Parts the Right Way

Hot Stamping Injection-Molded Parts the Right Way

In-Mold Decorating Lights Up the Automotive and Appliance Industries

In-Mold Decorating Lights Up the Automotive and Appliance Industries

Overcoming Obstacles for Growth in 2023

Overcoming Obstacles for Growth in 2023

Tech Watch: The Sabreen Group’s SNOWLEOPARD® Security Solution

Tech Watch: The Sabreen Group’s SNOWLEOPARD® Security Solution

January/February 2023

From Niche Applications to Mass Production: A Brief Review of Laser Welding

From Niche Applications to Mass Production: A Brief Review of Laser Welding

Kimberly-Clark Elevates Towel Dispensers from Ordinary to High Design

Kimberly-Clark Elevates Towel Dispensers from Ordinary to High Design

Managed Service Providers are Critical to Securing Smart Factory

Managed Service Providers are Critical to Securing Smart Factory

Metallic Finishes in Plastic Decoration

Metallic Finishes in Plastic Decoration

Reasons to Automate Pad Printing

Reasons to Automate Pad Printing

Tech Watch: Interactive IML with MCC Verstraete

Tech Watch: Interactive IML with MCC Verstraete

The Future of the Plastics Marketplace for Molding and Decorating

The Future of the Plastics Marketplace for Molding and Decorating

The Value of Testing – Durability Testing for Decorated Plastics

The Value of Testing – Durability Testing for Decorated Plastics

October/November 2022

A Real-World Roundtable Discussion on UV Inks and UV Curing

A Real-World Roundtable Discussion on UV Inks and UV Curing

A Single Breath Authenticates Covert Features in New Anti-Counterfeiting Technology

A Single Breath Authenticates Covert Features in New Anti-Counterfeiting Technology

IMDA Awards Recognize the Best in IML/IMD/IME

IMDA Awards Recognize the Best in IML/IMD/IME

New Universal Series Pad Printers by TTN: Redesigned for Maximum Output

New Universal Series Pad Printers by TTN: Redesigned for Maximum Output

Part 2: Avoiding Common Mistakes | Keys to Successfully Implementing New Plastics Decorating Processes

Part 2: Avoiding Common Mistakes | Keys to Successfully Implementing New Plastics Decorating Processes

Plastics Decorating, Coatings and In-Mold Technology Conference Brings Industry Together in Michigan

Plastics Decorating, Coatings and In-Mold Technology Conference Brings Industry Together in Michigan

Surface Energy Measurements for Development and Control of Surface Treatment Options

Surface Energy Measurements for Development and Control of Surface Treatment Options

July/August 2022

AWT’s American AM-180: Reliability and Versatility in 3D Printing

AWT’s American AM-180: Reliability and Versatility in 3D Printing

Design Concerns for Durable Products: IML/IMD/IME

Design Concerns for Durable Products: IML/IMD/IME

Dry Ice Blasting vs. CO2 Spray Cleaning

Dry Ice Blasting vs. CO2 Spray Cleaning

Event Preview: PRINTING United Expo 2022

Event Preview: PRINTING United Expo 2022

In-Mold Decorating Adds Design Element to Functional EV Vehicle Component

In-Mold Decorating Adds Design Element to Functional EV Vehicle Component

Keys to Successfully Implementing New Plastics Decorating Processes

Keys to Successfully Implementing New Plastics Decorating Processes

Laser Marking of Glass-Filled Polymers – The Importance of Injection Molding Operations

Laser Marking of Glass-Filled Polymers – The Importance of Injection Molding Operations

Q&A: Digital Inkjet for Plastics Decorating

Q&A: Digital Inkjet for Plastics Decorating

April/May 2022

Advancements in Vision Inspection Solutions for In-Mold-Labeled Packaging

Advancements in Vision Inspection Solutions for In-Mold-Labeled Packaging

Direct to Container Printing: Growth and Opportunities

Direct to Container Printing: Growth and Opportunities

FEA Modeling of Heat Development in Spin Welding

FEA Modeling of Heat Development in Spin Welding

Prototype Showcases In-Mold Processes and Protective Surface Coatings

Prototype Showcases In-Mold Processes and Protective Surface Coatings

Solid, Liquid, Gas and Plasma Energy: 3DT’s Improved PlasmaDyne Pro

Solid, Liquid, Gas and Plasma Energy: 3DT’s Improved PlasmaDyne Pro

Understanding Color in Decorated Plastics

Understanding Color in Decorated Plastics

UV/Ozone Surface Pretreatment to Improve Adhesion of Polymers

UV/Ozone Surface Pretreatment to Improve Adhesion of Polymers

What You Need If You are Called to Lead

What You Need If You are Called to Lead

January/February 2022

Advanced Technologies  for Decorating Polyethylene

Advanced Technologies for Decorating Polyethylene

Care and Feeding of the Ultrasonic Welder

Care and Feeding of the Ultrasonic Welder

Challenges and Solutions  in Contract Decorating

Challenges and Solutions in Contract Decorating

Ink Selection for Pad Printing

Ink Selection for Pad Printing

It is Time to Reassess Strategic Assumptions

It is Time to Reassess Strategic Assumptions

ONETUMBLER Adds Variety with IML

ONETUMBLER Adds Variety with IML

Plastics Container Labeling – Sustainability Choices

Plastics Container Labeling – Sustainability Choices

Smart Coatings for Smart Surfaces in Decorated Plastic

Smart Coatings for Smart Surfaces in Decorated Plastic

October/November 2021

Sensors_Radar_Cameras

‘Clean’ Plastic Welding Technologies Open New Aesthetic Opportunities in Complex, 3D Assemblies

Fig3-Cannabis

Adding Value Through Soft-Feel and Tactile Decoration

smart-labeling

Anti-Counterfeiting Strategies for Products and Packaging

Ask the Expert: Understanding Heat Transfers in the Plastics Industry

Ask the Expert: Understanding Heat Transfers in the Plastics Industry

SPE logo

Association News: October/November 2021

Muller-IML

Automation, Sustainability and the Future of In-Mold Processes

Every Plant Needs to Conduct a Cyber Risk Assessment

Every Plant Needs to Conduct a Cyber Risk Assessment

IMDA Association News: October/November 2021

IMDA Association News: October/November 2021

Plant-Box

Industrial Liquid Coating of Plastic Products – Adhesion Surface Science

TopCon and IMDA Symposium Go In-Person with Great Success

TopCon and IMDA Symposium Go In-Person with Great Success

Ultra Pack UVFP – Low-Migration Ink from Marabu

Ultra Pack UVFP – Low-Migration Ink from Marabu

July/August 2021

Association News: July/August 2021

Association News: July/August 2021

Choosing the Right Pad Printer  for the Next Project

Choosing the Right Pad Printer for the Next Project

Feasibility Studies and Process Development in Plastics Decorating

Feasibility Studies and Process Development in Plastics Decorating

IMDA Association News: July/August 2021

IMDA Association News: July/August 2021

IMDA Awards Competition Recognizes the Best in IML/IMD/IME

IMDA Awards Competition Recognizes the Best in IML/IMD/IME

Industrial Liquid Coating of Polyolefin Products: Interior and Exterior Applications

Industrial Liquid Coating of Polyolefin Products: Interior and Exterior Applications

PVA-coated-catheters

Plasma Treatment Transforms Plastic Parts into High-Value Products

Plastics Packaging Adapts to Consumer Demand Amid the Pandemic

Plastics Packaging Adapts to Consumer Demand Amid the Pandemic

printing-united-Orlando

PRINTING United is Back in Orlando

SPE Decorating & Coatings Division TopCon and IMDA Symposium

SPE Decorating & Coatings Division TopCon and IMDA Symposium

What is Plastic Decorating?

What is Plastic Decorating?

April / May 2021

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Association News: April/May 2021

AWA Annual Review: Label and Product Decoration

AWA Annual Review: Label and Product Decoration

GPE 24 UV/LED Screen Printer from GPE Ardenghi S.r.l.

GPE 24 UV/LED Screen Printer from GPE Ardenghi S.r.l.

IMDA Association News: April/May 2021

IMDA Association News: April/May 2021

Paintings and Coatings for Plastic Parts

Paintings and Coatings for Plastic Parts

medical-laser-welding

Polymer Solutions for Laser Welding of Medical Devices

Promoting Safety and Productivity on the Shop Floor

Promoting Safety and Productivity on the Shop Floor

Single-Pass UV LED Inkjet Printing on 3D Plastics – Ink Chemistry and Polymer Surfaces

Single-Pass UV LED Inkjet Printing on 3D Plastics – Ink Chemistry and Polymer Surfaces

washing-machine-dial

Testing Decorated Plastic Parts: Understanding and Applying Tests for Decorating Success

surface-preparation

Utilizing CO2 Technology for Surface Decontamination

January/February 2021

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Association News: January/February 2021

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Automation for Plastics Decorating Processes

Enercon-feature

Evaluating Surface Pretreatment Technologies

Sabreen-ylon-laser-marking-color-contrast

Fiber Laser Marking on Nylon (Polyamide) Plastics

IMDA Association News: January/February 2021

IMDA Association News: January/February 2021

light-shielding

Maintaining a Healthy UV Curing System

Schultz

Ron Schultz Retires from the In-Mold Decorating Association

Successful Project Management for Plastics Decorating

Successful Project Management for Plastics Decorating

margarine-yogurt-circle

Sustainability & Decorated Plastics Packaging

nest-clean-room-strategy

Understanding Cleanrooms and Their Successful Use in Plastics Decoration

October/November 2020

glasses-city

2021 and Beyond – The Industry Looks Ahead

A Short Guide to Laser Welding Plastics

A Short Guide to Laser Welding Plastics

Association News: October/November 2020

Association News: October/November 2020

paint-swelling

Failures and Prevention: Chemical Attacks of Decorated Plastic Surfaces

Going Virtual During COVID

Going Virtual During COVID

Improving Polymer Adhesion: Advancements for Low Surface Energy Plastics Applications

Improving Polymer Adhesion: Advancements for Low Surface Energy Plastics Applications

In-mold-washing-machine

In-Mold Decorating Continues to Expand

tapematic-lipstick

Tapematic’s PST Line

strategy

The Five Myths of Business Strategy

UV LED Curing for Surface Hardcoats

UV LED Curing for Surface Hardcoats

July/August 2020

20 Years of Plastics Decorating Magazine

20 Years of Plastics Decorating Magazine

Association News: July/August 2020

Association News: July/August 2020

Companies Adjust to Hard-Hit  Ad Specialties Market

Companies Adjust to Hard-Hit Ad Specialties Market

zero-gas-pressurizer

Flame Plasma Surface Modification of Polymers for Adhesion Bonding: Process Control, Equipment and Applications

Industrial Decorating Solutions’  CER Technology

Industrial Decorating Solutions’ CER Technology

Laser Marking for Plastic Parts

Laser Marking for Plastic Parts

Laser-Welding

Laser Welding: The ‘Beautiful’ Plastics Assembly Technology

Inkjet-Jars

Opportunities in Cannabis Packaging

sprimag-integrated-CO2-cleaning-station

The Importance of Process-Specific Audits

April/May 2020

ink

Component Selection for Inkjet Systems

digital-heat-transfer-cosmetic-bottles

Digital Heat Transfer Solutions: Where Quality Meets Simplicity

Effects of Surface Treatment on Adhesion for Plastic Components

Effects of Surface Treatment on Adhesion for Plastic Components

Coronavirus

From the Trenches: Industry Veterans Discuss Coronavirus and Moving Forward

Amorphous

Improving Plastic Welding: Learn to Think Like Molten Plastic

UltraPack_UVFP_Marabu

Marabu North America’s UVFP Low-Migration Ink

monitors

Particle Monitoring Technology for Coating and Decorating

digital-heat-transfer-cosmetic-bottles

The Future of Metallic Finishes on Plastic in the Automotive Industry

January/February 2020

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2µm Lasers: Revolutionizing Welding of Clear Plastics

DecoratingHG

Association News

back-lit-PVD

Choosing the Best Options for Difficult Appearances – Metallic and Piano Black

PD-Product-Inkcups

Inkcups’ Revolution

Waterbottle_InkJet-Printing

Inkjet Printing for Flexible and Wearable Plastic

pad-printing-hands

Mass Complexity – Areas Where Pad Printing Continues to Shine

One-on-One Meetings Matter More Than You Know

One-on-One Meetings Matter More Than You Know

solace-delivery-system-handle

Pad Printing for Medical Devices

bumper-cleaning

Utilizing Dry Ice for Decontamination of Plastic Parts

October/November 2019

2019 IMDA Awards Recognize Top Five In-Mold Labeled, Decorated Products

2019 IMDA Awards Recognize Top Five In-Mold Labeled, Decorated Products

plastic-containers

A Look at the Global Container and Packaging Market

Association News

Association News

air-blowers-pad-printing

Common Issues in Pad Printing

Future of Plastics

Future of Plastics Decorating: 2020 and Beyond

morpho-butterfly

High-Flying Security at the Nanoscale

Revolution-360-T

Innovative Digital Systems’ Revolution 360°T

LED-curing-system

LED Curing of Inks and Adhesives – and Beyond

Productivity and Prioritization: Business Books to Read Now

Productivity and Prioritization: Business Books to Read Now

Utilizing Plastics Decorating  for Interface Design

Utilizing Plastics Decorating for Interface Design

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Workplace Implications for Marijuana Use

July/August 2019

Association News

Association News

Bonding Bioplastics Using Adhesives (Trēva™)

Bonding Bioplastics Using Adhesives (Trēva™)

Evaluating Appearance of Decorated Parts

Evaluating Appearance of Decorated Parts

inkjet decoration

Inkjet Decoration of Plastics: A Bright Future

DTO-Printing-feature

Personalization and Promo Markets Drive Advances in DTO Printing

chain

Prepare for Supply Chain Pressures

Kay_Bailey_Hutchison_Convention_Center_Dallas

PRINTING United Coming to Dallas

cylinder bottle

Q&A: Screen Printing for Cylindrical Containers

Tech Watch SMI 6090

Standard Machine’s SMI 6090 Digital UV Industrial Inkjet Printer

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Thermoplastic Materials for UV Inkjet and Laser Marking

April/May 2019

DecoratingHG

Association News

Coating-thickness

In-Mold Label Coatings: A Small Part of the Label with Great Effect

Amorphous-crystalline-thermoplastics

Inkjet Printing and Adhesion of Low Surface Energy Polymers

laserline

Methods of Polymer Weld Quality Evaluation

Ford-Lincoln-Bezel-Norilux+IMD

Proell’s Inks and Functional Lacquers

UV Lamp

Q&A: UV LED Curing for Plastics Decorating

Simulating PANTONE Colors on Colored Substrates

Simulating PANTONE Colors on Colored Substrates

cosmetic-foil

The Future of Cosmetics Packaging Shines with Foil

April/May 2019

DecoratingHG

Association News

Coating-thickness

In-Mold Label Coatings: A Small Part of the Label with Great Effect

Amorphous-crystalline-thermoplastics

Inkjet Printing and Adhesion of Low Surface Energy Polymers

laserline

Methods of Polymer Weld Quality Evaluation

Ford-Lincoln-Bezel-Norilux+IMD

Proell’s Inks and Functional Lacquers

UV Lamp

Q&A: UV LED Curing for Plastics Decorating

Simulating PANTONE Colors on Colored Substrates

Simulating PANTONE Colors on Colored Substrates

cosmetic-foil

The Future of Cosmetics Packaging Shines with Foil

January/February 2019

digital inkjet

Anticipating the Future of Industrial Inkjet with InPrint USA

DecoratingHG

Association News

covert security code

Breakthrough Anti-Counterfeit Technology for Plastics Products

ISTeP Test Part

Correlating Ultrasonic Weld Quality with Melt Layer Thickness

Cosmetic Bottles

Q&A: Pad Printing vs. Digital Inkjet for Direct-to-Plastic Printing

simplestake

SIMPLESTAKE’s Impulse Staking Technology

pad printer

The Evolution of Pad Printing

Robotic Automation

The Price of Printing – In-House vs. Custom Decoration for Plastic Parts

handshake

Using a B.O.L.D. Approach to Succeed in an Unpredictable Business World

October/November 2018

best product family gold

2018 IMDA Award Winners

2018 IMDA Award Winners

2018 IMDA Award Winners

innoflex

Achieving Innovative Appearances with In-Mold Decorating

Ask the Expert: Developments in Surface Treatment Solutions

Ask the Expert: Developments in Surface Treatment Solutions

DecoratingHG

Association News

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Decorate with Power: Creating Value with Digital Watermarks

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Developments in Surface Treatment Solutions

Toyota Fan

Fan Filters Reduce Dust at Toyota Material Handling

Fan Filters Reduce Dust at Toyota Material Handling

Fan Filters Reduce Dust at Toyota Material Handling

Five Warning Signs an Accident is Near – and How to Prevent One

Five Warning Signs an Accident is Near – and How to Prevent One

Five Warning Signs an Accident is Near – and How to Prevent One

Five Warning Signs an Accident is Near – and How to Prevent One

SIM IMD Mold

Integrating In-Mold Decorating into Injection Molding Workflow

Integrating In-Mold Decorating into Injection Molding Workflow

Integrating In-Mold Decorating into Injection Molding Workflow

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Overview of Methods for Laser Welding Optically Clear Plastics

Overview of Methods for Laser Welding Optically Clear Plastics

Overview of Methods for Laser Welding Optically Clear Plastics

awt world trade AM 180

Tech Watch: A.W.T. World Trade’s AM-180

When to Consider In-Mold Decorating – and When to Avoid It

When to Consider In-Mold Decorating – and When to Avoid It

Motorola V60 Lenses

When to Consider In-Mold Decorating – and When to Avoid It

July/August 2018

Ask the Expert: Innovations on the Horizon for Decorative Coatings

Ask the Expert: Innovations on the Horizon for Decorative Coatings

Association News

Association News

Color Inkjet Printing and Laser Marking for Plastics

Color Inkjet Printing and Laser Marking for Plastics

High-Tech Inkjet Printing Applications

High-Tech Inkjet Printing Applications

Labeling and Product Decoration: Change is the Only Constant

Labeling and Product Decoration: Change is the Only Constant

Performance of Hybrid Adhesives vs. Traditional Structural Adhesives

Performance of Hybrid Adhesives vs. Traditional Structural Adhesives

Raising a Plastic Glass to Customization: GORIGHT Takes Drinkware to New Levels

Raising a Plastic Glass to Customization: GORIGHT Takes Drinkware to New Levels

SGIA Comes to Las Vegas

SGIA Comes to Las Vegas

Tech Watch: 3DT’s PlasmaDyne Pro

Tech Watch: 3DT’s PlasmaDyne Pro

April/May 2018

A Look at the Powder Coatings Market

A Look at the Powder Coatings Market

Ask the Expert: Plastics Part Decoration Evolves to Meet Marketplace Challenges

Ask the Expert: Plastics Part Decoration Evolves to Meet Marketplace Challenges

Association News

Association News

Be a Customer Service Contender

Be a Customer Service Contender

IMD/IML: Common Performance Considerations and Test Methods

IMD/IML: Common Performance Considerations and Test Methods

Plasma Surface Pretreatments of Polymers for Improved Adhesion Bonding

Plasma Surface Pretreatments of Polymers for Improved Adhesion Bonding

Staking by Ultrasound – Strong Joints in Short Cycle Times

Staking by Ultrasound – Strong Joints in Short Cycle Times

Tech Watch: KURZs IMD/IMR Technology

Tech Watch: KURZs IMD/IMR Technology

air-blowers-pad-printing

The Importance of Machine Approval

January/February 2018

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10 Tips to LIFT Your Leadership

2018 Trends in Automotive Plastics

2018 Trends in Automotive Plastics

A Look at Two Different Print Technologies: Dye Sublimation and UV

A Look at Two Different Print Technologies: Dye Sublimation and UV

Ask the Expert: Painting Plastics

Ask the Expert: Painting Plastics

Association News

Association News

Automation with Robots for Pad Printing Operations

Automation with Robots for Pad Printing Operations

Carbon Black Selection for Successful Through Transmission Laser Welding and Joining

Carbon Black Selection for Successful Through Transmission Laser Welding and Joining

Labels: A Market Overview

Labels: A Market Overview

See What Matters to Plastics Decorators at NPE

See What Matters to Plastics Decorators at NPE

Tech Watch: TOSH’s Logica 05.5 Pad Printer

Tech Watch: TOSH’s Logica 05.5 Pad Printer

Utilizing Dynamic Hold Capability of Servo-Driven Ultrasonic Welders

Utilizing Dynamic Hold Capability of Servo-Driven Ultrasonic Welders




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