Packaging is one of the biggest markets in North America, and it's safe from offshore manufacturing. It covers a variety of products including food and beverage, pharmaceutical and a whole range of containers that hold everything imaginable. Pharmaceutical packaging represents a small percentage of the overall market, but it is critical to the types of products that are … [Read more...] about Markets To Watch: Pharmaceutical Packaging and Plastic Containers
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Ask the Expert: Inkjet Printing
By Stephen Chrisos, Inkcups Now How is the inkjet printer industry evolving? Promotional and industrial products are being printed with inkjet technology more than ever before. The introduction of a white ink was a giant leap forward into the evolution of the inkjet market. Increased adhesion from new ink formulations also provides the ability to print on a wider range of … [Read more...] about Ask the Expert: Inkjet Printing
Eco-Friendly Waterborne Coatings
By Scott Sabreen, The Sabreen Group, Inc. Decorative waterborne coatings are environmentally-friendly and provide exceptional appearance and functionality. For many applications, waterborne chemistries offer equal to or better cosmetic and physical performance properties than solventborne. The advantages of waterborne coatings include high-gloss retention, scratch-resistance, … [Read more...] about Eco-Friendly Waterborne Coatings
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
Industry Tradeshows Meet with Success
Two industry tradeshows recently wrapped up with higher attendance numbers over previous events. Despite opening its doors at Chicago’s McCormick Place the day before Hurricane Sandy hit the East Coast, the biennial PACK EXPO International still pulled in 45,300 people from Oct. 26-31. Similarly, more than 22,000 people packed the aisles of the Las Vegas Convention Center for … [Read more...] about Industry Tradeshows Meet with Success