What You Need If You are Called to Lead
by Dr. Rhea Seddon, astronaut and author
Today’s world offers significant challenges for both emerging and experienced leaders. Many people don’t start out to be...
Understanding Color in Decorated Plastics
by Paul Uglum, president, Uglum Consulting, LLC
One of the primary purposes of decorating processes is to impart color to the object being decorated. Color...
Challenges and Solutions in Contract Decorating
A resource sponsored by SPE’s Decorating & Coating Division
Contract plastics decorators are faced with all types of applications daily. The contract decorator must be...
Smart Coatings for Smart Surfaces in Decorated Plastic
by Paul Uglum, president, Uglum Consulting, LLC
There is no universally accepted definition of smart coatings. As a result, it is hard to identify and...
Advanced Technologies for Decorating Polyethylene
by Scott R. Sabreen, president, The Sabreen Group
Author’s note: Polyethylene (PE) is one of the most widely utilized polymers and is classified by its...
It is Time to Reassess Strategic Assumptions
by Jill J. Johnson, MBA, president, Johnson Consulting Services
Today’s business climate is exceptionally volatile and complex. In this type of uncertain environment, it is...
Ink Selection for Pad Printing
by Micah Swett, sales manager, Diversified Printing Techniques
Ink selection for pad printing is critical not only to the performance of the ink on the...
ONETUMBLER Adds Variety with IML
by Nicole Mitchell, editor, Plastics Decorating
The drinkware market is filled with branded, reusable cups, many of which are made with similar materials and processes....
Care and Feeding of the Ultrasonic Welder
by Tom Kirkland, owner, tributek.us
A few decades ago, ultrasonic welding was thought to be a “black art,” and somebody in the manufacturing organization was...
Plastics Container Labeling – Sustainability Choices
by Liz Stevens, writer, Plastics Decorating
In 2022, sustainability and recyclability have evolved beyond being mere buzzwords or ideals held mainly by the environmentalists among...
