What matters in surface finishing is looking beyond the component. Plastic parts themselves should thus become aesthetic functional units. Wafer-thin coatings from KURZ decorate plastic surfaces with sensors. Color changes can be induced by touch or time of day, 3D effects, tactile designs, gesture control – unleash your creativity! At the same time, the surface remains … [Read more...] about KURZ Transfer Products, LP
From the Editor: February 2020 ENews
Hi, all! Can you believe it’s already February? We’ve had a busy start to the year, and I hope all of you have, too. As I was driving into the office this morning, I was thinking about how often I interact with products that are decorated by readers of the magazine. For instance, this weekend I’m headed to Omaha, Nebraska for a three-day volleyball tournament with my … [Read more...] about From the Editor: February 2020 ENews
Top 5 Ergonomic Innovations from the Europeans
Porsche, BMW, Lamborghini – what qualities do these automobile brands bring to mind? Fast. Sleek. Sexy. And what do these automakers have in common with manufacturers, of all stripes, in the US? A human workforce with bodies that can sustain injuries, just like American manufacturing workers who can sustain injuries. Take a look across the pond at some of the creative ideas … [Read more...] about Top 5 Ergonomic Innovations from the Europeans
Trans Tech Announces New Global Strategy
Trans Tech, Carol Stream, Illinois, a manufacturer and supplier of pad printing systems, consumables and supplies, has announced the rollout of a new global strategy focused on performing as a trusted partner for product decoration. Trans Tech´s new brand identity focuses on every aspect of the company´s business on delivering three core brand values - expertise, efficiency … [Read more...] about Trans Tech Announces New Global Strategy
Chroma Color Acquires Plastics Color
Specialty color and additive concentrate supplier Chroma Color Corporation, McHenry, Illinois, continues to grow its manufacturing footprint along with its portfolio of colorant and additive technologies with its recent acquisition of Plastics Color Corporation, including its two facilities in Asheboro, North Carolina, and Calumet City, Illinois. Terms of the transaction were … [Read more...] about Chroma Color Acquires Plastics Color