by Dianna Brodine, managing director, In-Mold Decorating Association SPE’s Decorating & Coatings Division and the In-Mold Decorating Association (IMDA) co-hosted their Topical Conference and Symposium in Ypsilanti, Michigan, September 26-28. The event brought together program managers, engineers, sales managers, project leads, technical directors and organizational … [Read more...] about Plastics Decorating, Coatings and In-Mold Technology Conference Brings Industry Together in Michigan
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IMDA Awards Recognize the Best in IML/IMD/IME
The 2022 In-Mold Decorating Association (IMDA) Awards Competition recognized outstanding in-mold labeling (IML), in-mold decorating (IMD) and in-mold electronics (IME) submissions that were produced in 2021 or slated for release in 2022. Entries received from around the world showcased the best in in-mold design and technical achievement in markets ranging from food packaging … [Read more...] about IMDA Awards Recognize the Best in IML/IMD/IME
Design Concerns for Durable Products: IML/IMD/IME
by Paul O'Hearn, engineering manager, Profile Plastics Adding decoration to injection-molded parts not only increases the attractiveness of plastic products, but also functionality and value. The inherent durable nature of appliques or ink transfer process, coupled with the ever-expanding decorative options and addition of functional electrical circuits, provides original … [Read more...] about Design Concerns for Durable Products: IML/IMD/IME
Event Preview: PRINTING United Expo 2022
Compiled by Erin La Row, editor, Plastics Decorating The PRINTING United Expo 2022, a three-day event representing all facets of the printing industry, will be held October 19-21 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. The expo includes launches, live demonstrations, keynote education, networking opportunities and the chance to reconnect under one roof with the leading names in … [Read more...] about Event Preview: PRINTING United Expo 2022
AWT’s American AM-180: Reliability and Versatility in 3D Printing
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 AWT’s American AM-180: Reliability and Versatility in 3D Printing