By Liz Stevens, writer, Plastics Decorating The Indy 500 is not the only race happening in Indiana. When it comes to the race to modernize their manufacturing operations, Hoosiers are primed and ready to go. Some of these drivers of industry have a little extra octane in the tank thanks to matching Manufacturing Readiness Grants from the State of Indiana for smart equipment … [Read more...] about Top 5 Ways Hoosier Companies Implemented Industry 4.0 Matching Grants
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TECH WATCH: AWT World Trade Group’s American AM-180
Edited by Erin La Row, editor, Plastics Decorating Manufacturers looking for a printer that produces razor-sharp image printing on cups, bottles, pens and other three-dimensional shapes may find a worthy partner with the American AM-180 – a semi-automatic screen printer hailed as compact and easy to use. “Screen printers around the world have told us how important it is for … [Read more...] about TECH WATCH: AWT World Trade Group’s American AM-180
Top 5 Articles from 2023
While work on the first issue of 2024 is well underway, we paused to see which Plastics Decorating articles from 2023 caught the eyes of our readers. The following stories were the top reads from 2023 for visitors to the website. Metallic Finishes in Plastic Decoration Metallic finishes in decorated plastic remain popular with both designers and consumers. The reasons for … [Read more...] about Top 5 Articles from 2023
IMDA Association News
Promoting and Growing In-Mold Decorating and Labeling In September, the IMDA gathered with brand owners, label printers, resin suppliers, injection molders and others involved in the decorating of plastic parts in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, at the Plastic Product Decorating Summit. IMDA’s Board of Directors held a meeting prior to the start of the event, and among the typical … [Read more...] about IMDA Association News
In-Mold Labeling Provides Design, Sustainability Options for Food Packaging
Compiled by Jeff Peterson, editor-in-chief, Plastics Decorating Editor’s Note: This article was developed from a panel discussion held at the 2022 SPE Decorating & Coatings Division TopCon & IMDA Symposium in Ypsilanti, Michigan. Sustainability continues to be a hot topic in food packaging applications. Consumers want to know their food is safely packaged and … [Read more...] about In-Mold Labeling Provides Design, Sustainability Options for Food Packaging