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Industrial Decorating Solutions’ CER Technology
by Lara Copeland, writer, Plastics Decorating CER technology from Industrial Decorating Solutions (IDS), a division of ITW located in Oyonnax, France, utilizes a traditional decorating method that has been around for decades – hot stamp/heat transfer – while incorporating cutting edge technology that facilitates unprecedented decorating rates and product quality. This … [Read more...] about Industrial Decorating Solutions’ CER Technology
Marabu North America’s UVFP Low-Migration Ink
by Lara Copeland, writer, Plastics Decorating Developer and manufacturer of liquid laminates (clear coatings) and inks for large and grand format digital printing in addition to pad printing inks and other products, Marabu North America is located in Charleston, South Carolina. The company’s coatings are formulated for sign, vehicle/fleet graphics, digital printing, fine art … [Read more...] about Marabu North America’s UVFP Low-Migration Ink
Improving Plastic Welding: Learn to Think Like Molten Plastic
by Tom Kirkland, owner, tributek.us Plastics welding has come a long way since people were doing hot plate welding on an electric griddle they bought “down at the Sears and Roebuck.” Equipment has improved while materials have changed and become both more consistent and sometimes more challenging to weld. Primary processes have become more consistent. Most of all, … [Read more...] about Improving Plastic Welding: Learn to Think Like Molten Plastic
Component Selection for Inkjet Systems
by Craig T. Reid, president, CTR Resources, LLC Whether sourcing an off-the-shelf inkjet printer or developing a custom solution, the selection and combination of the system components is a critical factor in achieving the performance expected to ensure productivity and return on investment. While this is true for all print segments, it is particularly vital for … [Read more...] about Component Selection for Inkjet Systems