Automark512.593.7100www.automarkco.com Automark has introduced the AM-Si Series silicone printing ink, a new line engineered for excellent adhesion, flexibility and durability on silicone parts, advancing silicone decoration technology. The ink comes in high-gloss and matte finishes with 11 base colors that can match the full Pantone range. It offers strong resistance to … [Read more...] about Process Highlight: Pad Printing Inks
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Pad Printing Consumables and Components
By Jeff Peterson, editor-in-chief, Plastics Decorating Choosing the correct ink and pad for a particular pad printing application is the first step in job preparation. What sometimes can be overlooked are the other consumables and components that must be analyzed carefully before beginning a new job. Plastics Decorating spoke with Brad Parker, vice president of Operations … [Read more...] about Pad Printing Consumables and Components
The Value of Texture in Plastic Decorating
By Paul Uglum, president, Uglum Consulting, LLC The purpose of plastic decorating is to add value to the object being decorated. This value can take the form of appearance, improved function capability or increased durability. When thinking of appearance, color often is the first characteristic that comes to mind. There is, however, another very important characteristic, and … [Read more...] about The Value of Texture in Plastic Decorating
Selling the Value of Decorating Techniques: Direct to Object and IML/IMD
By Jeff Peterson, editor-in-chief, Plastics Decorating At the recent Plastic Product Decorating Summit, Paul Strunk, Inkcups; Bob Travis, InkWorks Printing; and Lindsey Dimon, Falcon Plastics, were panelists discussing how to sell the value of decorating for plastics. The following article summarizes the panel discussion and information from the program. When working with … [Read more...] about Selling the Value of Decorating Techniques: Direct to Object and IML/IMD
Diversified Printing Techniques’KSD 165 Servo Pad Printer
Diversified Printing Techniques, based in Charlotte, North Carolina, has introduced the KSD 165, the next generation of servo-driven pad printing technology designed for high-precision, high-volume industrial decorating. The KSD 165 combines digital pad stroke control (DPS), programmable print dwell and a patented G-Cup ink system into one rugged, automation-ready platform. … [Read more...] about Diversified Printing Techniques’KSD 165 Servo Pad Printer