The InfraStake Process – Seeing the Light
by Scott Beute, Extol, Inc.
The practice of forming a molded stud or boss in order to retain another component is nothing new. Long ago,...
The Future of Plastics Education
by John Kaverman, president, Pad Print Pros and Nancy Cates, contributing writer, Plastics Decorating
Enthusiasm for the future of the industry and a near-100 percent...
Q&A: Pad Printing Ink Options Expand
by Jen Clark, Plastics Decorating
Pad printing has long been a popular choice for decorating plastic parts. It gives marketers the ability to decorate a...
Five Aesthetic Design Trends Defined
by Bill Dorr, director of industrial design, Design Concepts
As human beings, we are constantly in search of ways to express ourselves as individuals while...
Kimberly-Clark Elevates Towel Dispensers from Ordinary to High Design
Edited by Erin La Row and Dianna Brodine, Plastics Decorating
When picturing a towel dispenser found in a public restroom, the image that comes to...
The Five Myths of Business Strategy
by Rich Horwath, CEO, Strategic Thinking Institute
Consider some of the most popular myths: Lightning never strikes the same place twice. (It does.) There is...
Association News
Letter from the Chair
It is almost time for the National Plastics Exposition and the Society of Plastics Engineers Annual Technical Conference. Every three years...
Wear Damage of Decorated Parts – Techniques to Understand and Improve Testing
by Alan D. Jaenecke, TABER® Industries
Technology Feature
October-November2009
The objective of a laboratory test method is to define the approach that will permit an operator to...
The Basics in Joint Design for Ultrasonic Assembly
by Staff
The joint design of the mating pieces is critical in achieving optimum assembly results. A particular part's joint design depends upon factors such...
Ultra Pack UVFP – Low-Migration Ink from Marabu
by Jewlissa Frickey, assistant editor, Plastics Decorating
The manufacturing of consumer products such as foods or cosmetic packaging requires deliberate awareness of the strict safety...
