IMDA Survey to Study Market Trends Plastics Decorating The In-Mold Decorating Association has developed a "Short Shot Business Survey" to study market trends and insights for the IML/IMD industry. This brief survey, which is available through Oct. 31, is a real-time market study to gage the momentum and growth of companies that have a vested interest in … [Read more...] about IMDA Survey to Study Market Trends
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Mimaki USA to Introduce CJV300 Series
Mimaki USA to Introduce CJV300 Series Plastics Decorating SUBMITTEDThe Mimaki CJV300 Series is available in two sizes: the 54" CJV300-130 model and the 64" CJV300-160 model. Mimaki USA, Suwanee, GA, will debut the Mimaki CJV300 Series of production-speed, printer-cutter devices in booth #3158 at the Specialty Graphic and Imaging Association (SGIA) … [Read more...] about Mimaki USA to Introduce CJV300 Series
Miyachi America Develops Enhanced Laser Marker Software
Miyachi America Develops Enhanced Laser Marker Software Plastics Decorating Miyachi America Corporation, Monrovia, CA, has upgraded its LMF seriesÂ’ laser marker software and control card, resulting in improved graphic file editing (GFE) and enhanced functionality for production line operation. The updated software and control card allows for the control of … [Read more...] about Miyachi America Develops Enhanced Laser Marker Software
OSHA Seeks Input on Chemical Exposure, PELs
Plastics Decorating The US Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration has launched a national dialogue with stakeholders on ways to prevent work-related illness caused by exposure to hazardous substances. It has requested information on the management of exposures in the workplace and strategies for updating permissible exposure limits. The goal is … [Read more...] about OSHA Seeks Input on Chemical Exposure, PELs
Role of Fixtures in Ultrasonic Plastic Welding
By Gary Clodfelter, Plastic Assembly Technologies, Inc. The use of CAD/CAM technology has greatly improved the manufacturing of contoured fixtures to support the part during ultrasonic assembly. Exact mirror replicas of the part can be created to provide excellent support to the part. Due to complex contours seen on many parts, it is recommended that the horn and fixture be … [Read more...] about Role of Fixtures in Ultrasonic Plastic Welding