by Amy Bauer Accubeam Laser Marking, Sarasota, FL, had its genesis within its sister business, the Florida Knife Company, when a single laser was purchased to mark specialty machine knives with logos, manufacturing data and product numbers. Today, Accubeam's lasers decorate everything from surgical instruments and medical implants to automotive and aerospace parts and even … [Read more...] about Accuracy and Experience are Hallmarks for Accubeam
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Durable Graphics Add to Product Security, Branding
For long-term branding and identification in difficult conditions, durable graphics have a step up on their pressure-sensitive labeling counterparts. For markets in which safety information or parts identification are crucial, the ability to fuse the label directly to the plastic part has answered a need for labeling that can withstand extreme conditions or … [Read more...] about Durable Graphics Add to Product Security, Branding
CPX Excels at Decorating Solutions for the Appliance Industry
by Amy Bauer In-mold decorating has been a key to the growth of Indiana-based CPX Inc. and is a vital component of the company's future plans. An expert in plastics production for the appliance industry, the company is one of the largest custom injection molding suppliers to General Electric's appliance division and produces more than two million IMD products … [Read more...] about CPX Excels at Decorating Solutions for the Appliance Industry
Formulating Plastics for Direct Laser Marking
By Scott Sabreen, The Sabreen Group, Inc. Advancements in material science formulations, combined with nanosecond fiber laser technology, achieve unprecedented marking quality, contrast and speed on plastics that have been difficult, if not impossible, to laser mark. Many laser-enhancing additives are formulated to maximize laser light absorption at wavelengths operating … [Read more...] about Formulating Plastics for Direct Laser Marking
Recent Innovation in 3D and Tactile Effects in Plastics
by Ed Crutchley, Plastics Decoration Technology Watch The most sought after features in plastics decoration either are a tactile surface feel or the visual impression of depth. These can be achieved by many methods, and new or evolving materials and processes for these are appearing almost every day. Often, attempts are made to protect new ideas by taking out intellectual … [Read more...] about Recent Innovation in 3D and Tactile Effects in Plastics