Letter from the Chair Every year, it seems, it has become more difficult to keep people involved with outside groups or associations. Time is more precious than ever before – and jobs are more demanding. However, I believe people underestimate the importance of keeping up with new technologies, having a central source for industry-related education and information, and finding … [Read more...] about Association News
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Anticipating the Future of Industrial Inkjet with InPrint USA
Excerpt from InPrint USA white paper: “Industrial Inkjet: Crossing the Chasm?” Industrial print is the emerging technology for so many facets of manufacturing, allowing for short-run, customized projects for increased profitability without compromising efficiency. As InPrint USA prepares for its 2019 show, it is a good time to ask, where exactly is the industry going and at … [Read more...] about Anticipating the Future of Industrial Inkjet with InPrint USA
The Price of Printing – In-House vs. Custom Decoration for Plastic Parts
by Brittany Willes, editor Plastics Decorating These days, the word “smart” has taken on a whole new meaning. With technology advancing by leaps and bounds every year, consumers have their pick of everything from smartphones to smart cars and even smart homes. Of course, this technology also has had an impact on the manufacturing industry, including plastics. As plastics … [Read more...] about The Price of Printing – In-House vs. Custom Decoration for Plastic Parts
Breakthrough Anti-Counterfeit Technology for Plastics Products
The Global Brand Counterfeiting Report 2018 states the amount of total counterfeiting globally has reached $1.2 trillion in 2017 and is bound to reach $1.82 trillion by the year 2020, which includes counterfeiting of all equipment and products from military defense to consumer goods. As per the 2017 report, the amount of sale of counterfeit products through the e-commerce … [Read more...] about Breakthrough Anti-Counterfeit Technology for Plastics Products
SIMPLESTAKE’s Impulse Staking Technology
Edited by Lara Copeland, contributing editor Plastics Decorating SIMPLESTAKE, a subsidiary of ToolTex, located in Grove City, Ohio, developed a new technology to solve issues common with staking methods. “Traditional heat staking is a messy business altogether,” Josh Clark, national sales manager, said. SIMPLESTAKE utilizes impulse staking technology to provide a new level of … [Read more...] about SIMPLESTAKE’s Impulse Staking Technology