by John Hilgendorf, contributing writer, Plastics Decorating A 2017 report from Future Market Insights places global sales of plastic disposable cups at more than 280 billion units by the end of 2026, and a 2015 study from The Freedonia Group anticipated an increase of 5.2 percent per year in global demand for disposable cups and lids to $30.2 billion in 2019. Demand is … [Read more...] about Consumers are Thirsty for More: Trends in Plastic Drinkware Decorating
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Upcoming Events June SPE Decorating & Assembly TopCon and IMDA Symposium, June 18-20 Lincolnshire, Illinois, www.plasticsdecorating.com/topcon September PACK EXPO Las Vegas, Sept. 25-27 Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nevada, www.packexpolasvegas.com October SGIA, Oct. 10-12 Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, New Orleans, … [Read more...] about Association News
Diving into Inks: Digital, Analog and UV-Curable
by Dianna Brodine, managing editor, Plastics Decorating Consumer demands and technology advances in both equipment and substrate materials add challenges for inks used in industrial plastic decoration. Ink developers are in a constant scramble to meet end-user needs for scratch resistance, weatherability, color fastness and more. Add in advanced decorating equipment with … [Read more...] about Diving into Inks: Digital, Analog and UV-Curable
Dual-Purpose Laser Additives Drive Marking and Welding of Polymers
by Scott R. Sabreen, president, The Sabreen Group Dual-purpose laser additives blended into polymers during primary processing allow for marking and transmission welding of clear and opaque polymers. Novel chemical additives, including those that are FDA-/medical-compliant, achieve high-strength hermetic seal weld joints and indelible opaque marking contrast. Laser marking and … [Read more...] about Dual-Purpose Laser Additives Drive Marking and Welding of Polymers