by Stewart Gordon-Smith, business development manager, Meech International In the eye of the consumer, the packaging of a product plays a fundamental role in the preservation of a brand's image. One could argue that the label of a product acts as the corporate face of a brand, which means that poorly applied labeling (whether it is creased, inadequately aligned or displaying … [Read more...] about In-Mold Labeling and the Role of Static Generation
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Tech Watch: Dukane’s iQ i220 Integrated Servo Welder
by Lara Copeland, contributing editor, Plastics Decorating With operations all over the world and headquarters in St. Charles, Illinois, Dukane provides plastic welding solutions for manufacturers globally. Dukane partners with its customers to develop and apply advanced solutions for their material joining, cutting and other manufacturing processes that utilize the company's … [Read more...] about Tech Watch: Dukane’s iQ i220 Integrated Servo Welder
The Card Market: An Introduction to Process and Materials
by Carrie A. Napper, innovation engineer, Klöckner Pentaplast Credit cards, gift cards, identification and transportation cards, and even hotel key cards are all a vital part of everyday transactions often overlooked in regards to material selection and product performance requirements. Each subsegment has differing requirements in respect to interlaminate strength, … [Read more...] about The Card Market: An Introduction to Process and Materials
Five Aesthetic Design Trends Defined
by Bill Dorr, director of industrial design, Design Concepts As human beings, we are constantly in search of ways to express ourselves as individuals while seeking to contribute to an overall culture. For thousands of years, we have applied decoration to our man-made creations with a seemingly endless range of aesthetic variation that speaks to both aspects of this ongoing … [Read more...] about Five Aesthetic Design Trends Defined
Instant Bonding of Plastics Using Adhesive Technologies
by Diva Evans, applications engineer, Henkel Corporation In a market where innovative technology is expanding at an exponential rate and production speeds continue to increase, design engineers must exploit new joining options to maintain a competitive advantage and provide new benefits to their customers. Different adhesive options have been designed to help increase … [Read more...] about Instant Bonding of Plastics Using Adhesive Technologies