Association News
Letter from the Chairman
We have just completed two great conferences with opportunities to network and learn the latest in plastics decoration and assembly.
In May,...
Exploring the Benefits of UV-Curable Screen Ink Systems for High-Tech Printing
by Curt Baskin, Sun Chemical
UV- and LED-curable screen printing ink systems are relatively new and growing technologies for many high-tech graphics printers, and with...
Five Factors Influencing a Successful Ultrasonic Weld
by Brian Gourley, Sonics & Materials, Inc.
The basic principle of ultrasonic assembly involves conversion of high-frequency electrical energy to high-frequency mechanical energy in the...
Minimizing Contamination in a Production Environment
by John Kaverman, Pad Print Pros, LLC
Minimizing contamination, rather than eliminating it, is a more realistic expectation because contaminants are everywhere.
My mission for this...
OSHAs New Scrutiny on Plastics Companies
by Robert Levandoski, Fuss & O'Neill Manufacturing Solutions
Over the past year, OSHA has reinvigorated its regulations, focusing on key industries classified by the North...
The Principles of Ultrasonic Welding
by Steven A. Williams, Branson Ultrasonics, a business of Emerson
Ultrasonic welding is a process used to join two plastic parts together to form a...
SGIA to Showcase Decorating Suppliers
The 2016 SGIA Expo takes place Sept. 14-16 at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.
The 2016 SGIA Expo provides the opportunity...
Tech Watch: Diversified Printing’s G-Turbo 350
by Brittany Willes, Plastics Decorating
Specifically designed for big parts printing, the G-Turbo 350 pad printer features new components and state-of-the-art technology to enhance the...
Association News
ANTEC to Feature Decorating and Assembly Programming
ANTEC®, to be held May 23-25 in Indianapolis, Indiana, will feature a half-day of SPE Decorating & Assembly...
Freedom to Design with Adhesives and Bonding Tapes
by Shari Loushin, senior technical service specialist – Industrial Adhesives and Tapes, 3M Company
Strength, durability, longevity and versatility. These are all words that describe...
