By John Kaverman, president, Pad Print Pros In manufacturing, product decoration often becomes a critical bottleneck. Pad printing is a specialized process and, when planning is inadequate, projects frequently stall, exceed budget or fall short of quality requirements. After years of consulting in this field, experience shows that most failures can be traced to three root … [Read more...] about Why Decorating Projects Fail – and How to Set Them Up for Success
Innovations in IML: New Technology for Expanded Applications
By Liz Stevens, writer, Plastics Decorating In-mold labeling has long been valued for its durability and visual impact, but the technology is entering a new chapter – one defined by sustainability demands, novel substrates and smart packaging capabilities. The sector is experiencing significant growth across various domains, from peelable labels designed to enhance consumer … [Read more...] about Innovations in IML: New Technology for Expanded Applications
Pampered Pets: Beauty Products for Dogs with Digital Print
By Dianna Brodine, vice president, editorial, Plastics Decorating Beauty markets traditionally have served as creative frontiers for packaging and container decoration. With products competing for consumer attention on the shelf, brands use clever design and precision print to put their best foot – or, in this case, paw – forward. The pet cosmetics market – which … [Read more...] about Pampered Pets: Beauty Products for Dogs with Digital Print
Atmospheric Plasma for Surface Treatment and Cleaning
By Erik Kiel, president, 3DT LLC Plastics part decorating/printing often begins with choosing the correct surface treatment and/or surface cleaning technology. Today, plasma is a popular choice for all types of plastics decorating applications. This article explores the benefits of both plasma surface treatment and cleaning. Benefits of PlasmaAtmospheric plasma surface … [Read more...] about Atmospheric Plasma for Surface Treatment and Cleaning
IMDA Association News: January/February 2026
New Year, New OpportunitiesJanuary is the time to set optimistic resolutions: I’m going to get back to the gym, I’m going to be better at keeping in touch with friends, and I’m going to stop spending so much money on online shopping (oops… that last one didn’t take long to break). Most of us make resolutions at work, too – often as part of setting annual goals and … [Read more...] about IMDA Association News: January/February 2026