Today’s direct-to-object (DTO) cylindrical printing systems serve a handful of modern printing needs. Growing demand from promotional and retail/personalization markets is driving the need for more advanced, higher-quality printing techniques on cylindrical items such as drinkware. DTO printing makes great strides DTO cylindrical printing has traditionally been done using … [Read more...] about Personalization and Promo Markets Drive Advances in DTO Printing
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Prepare for Supply Chain Pressures
by Liz Stevens, contributing writer, Plastics Decorating No manufacturing operation is immune to supply chain risk. Supply chain problems can occur at any stage of the product life cycle, and – for those who cannot avoid risk (think everyone) – a “belt and suspenders” mindset is vital to preparing for potential disruptions on the horizon. To minimize risk exposure and be … [Read more...] about Prepare for Supply Chain Pressures
Methods of Polymer Weld Quality Evaluation
Evaluation of the quality of polymer welds is essential to the development and production maintenance of a welding process. However, it can be challenging to select an evaluation method due to the wide variety of options. A comparison of some popular weld quality evaluation methods is discussed in this article, as well as the preparation procedures for each and what can be … [Read more...] about Methods of Polymer Weld Quality Evaluation
In-Mold Label Coatings: A Small Part of the Label with Great Effect
In the global label market, in-mold labeling (IML) has a small size and value compared with other decoration techniques, such as pressure sensitive, glue-applied labels or shrink sleeves, but it is quite an innovative market. There are not many players, as the production of IML labels is quite complex, technically speaking. In Europe, the market consists mainly of … [Read more...] about In-Mold Label Coatings: A Small Part of the Label with Great Effect
Association News
Letter from the Chair We are all very excited about the upcoming SPE Decorating & Assembly Division Topical Conference (TopCon). We also are excited that the In-Mold Decorating Association (IMDA) will be partnering with us again for its IMDA Symposium. The event will take place June 3-4 at the Franklin Marriott Cool Springs outside Nashville, Tennessee. One of the great … [Read more...] about Association News