Edited by Cori Watkins, contributing editor, Plastics Decorating The Kammann K4 DP (K4 DP) from Koenig & Bauer represents a new generation of dedicated digital direct-to-object printing technology, entirely built from the ground up as a digital-only platform. The K4 DP solely focuses on digital, delivering streamlined efficiency and higher throughput at up to eight parts … [Read more...] about Kammann K4 DP for Digital Printing from Koenig & Bauer
Maximizing Pad Printing Ink Transfer Efficiency
By John Kaverman, president, Pad Print Pros Most technical information from pad printing ink manufacturers will say something like, “Thinner is added to the ink to adjust the printing viscosity,” with text following that usually is accompanied by a range of, for example, “10% - 20% by weight.” In my opinion, the use of the word “viscosity” is misleading, because it is the … [Read more...] about Maximizing Pad Printing Ink Transfer Efficiency
Direct-to-Object Polymer-Fused Labels and Heat Transfers
By Liz Stevens, writer, Plastics Decorating At the 2024 Plastic Product Decorating Summit in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Kamla De La Haye of Polyfuze Graphics Corporation and Eric Steinwachs of CDigital participated in the “Heat Transfers and Polymer-Fusion Labels – Technologies and Advantages” panel discussion, during which they described their companies’ direct-to-object … [Read more...] about Direct-to-Object Polymer-Fused Labels and Heat Transfers
Hot Stamping/Heat Transfer
Goldstar America954.305.8490www.goldstarprinters.com Goldstar America, Twinsburg, Ohio, has introduced the C-350, an automatic thermal transfer labeling machine engineered for efficiency and precision. Designed to accommodate cylindrical and conical containers ranging from one to 20 liters, the C-350 offers full automation with loading and unloading capabilities. Key … [Read more...] about Hot Stamping/Heat Transfer
Automation for In-Mold Labeling and Secondary Processes in Plastics Decorating
By Dianna Brodine, vice president, editorial, Plastics Decorating Automation plays a crucial role in plastics decorating processes, enabling faster production speeds, automating quality inspections and freeing labor resources for higher-value production tasks. To understand the types of automation utilized in plastics decoration processes, as well as the considerations … [Read more...] about Automation for In-Mold Labeling and Secondary Processes in Plastics Decorating