by Amy Bauer, Plastics Decorating Transfer pad printer CI Medical, Inc. was founded 30 years ago as Creative Imprints, Inc., with a focus primarily on the advertising specialty and sporting goods industries. However, a major shift early on set a new, prosperous course for the company into the medical device market. Today, CI Medical of Norton, MA, touts itself as the … [Read more...] about CI Medical Cuts Into the Health Care Industry
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IMDA Survey Offers Insight into IMD/IML Trends
The In-Mold Decorating Association (IMDA), Scottsdale, AZ, recently completed an analysis of data from its Fall 2014 Short Shot Business Survey. The six-question survey was sent to molders, brand owners, printers, industry suppliers and equipment manufacturers to provide insight into the growth of in-mold decorating (IMD) and in-mold labeling (IML). The results from this most … [Read more...] about IMDA Survey Offers Insight into IMD/IML Trends
Q&A: Pad Printing Ink Options Expand
by Jen Clark, Plastics Decorating Pad printing has long been a popular choice for decorating plastic parts. It gives marketers the ability to decorate a wide range of two- and three-dimensional objects, including those with difficult shapes. New ink formulations have been able to give pad printed objects a high-end quality, as well as move companies specializing in the … [Read more...] about Q&A: Pad Printing Ink Options Expand
Preparing for Machine Installation
by John Kaverman, Pad Print Pros, LLC Recently, I've been in two different companies to install pad printing systems and to train their operators. Neither of the companies was prepared for either the installation or the training. Unfortunately, this happens all of the time. Many companies fail to adequately prepare to receive a new piece of equipment or schedule dedicated … [Read more...] about Preparing for Machine Installation
Best Practices for Bonding Semi-Crystalline Thermoplastics
by Scott Sabreen, The Sabreen Group From commodity to high-performance grades, semi-crystalline polymers are difficult to bond to themselves and dissimilar materials. To create strong molecular bonds necessary for adhesion, clean substrate surfaces (often in conjunction with pretreatment) are required. The selection of adhesive and proper curing are critical to achieving … [Read more...] about Best Practices for Bonding Semi-Crystalline Thermoplastics