by John Kaverman, Pad Print Pros LLC Companies that are unsuccessful in pad printing usually fail to observe one or more of the five keys to successfully launching any pad printing operation. 1. Assign someone responsibility for the success of the project. Often, no one is in charge of dealing with pad printing projects from cradle to grave. It is imperative that someone … [Read more...] about Five Keys to Successful Pad Print Project Management
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UV Printing Technologies Can Add Variety to Decorated Plastics
by Hiroshi Ono, Group Product Manager, Roland DGA Corp. . Traditionally, the plastics decorating market has been served by processes such as pad printing, hot stamping and screen printing technologies. And while these technologies have a place in most shops, advances in digital UV printing technology quickly are changing the landscape. This is because of the … [Read more...] about UV Printing Technologies Can Add Variety to Decorated Plastics
Q&A: Cliché Choices
Not long ago, the only real choice for creating a pad printing cliché was to chemically etch a steel plate. However, advancements with photopolymer technology and laser-based CTP systems have created more choices for pad printing operations to consider. What are the Advantages and Disadvantages of Steel Clichés? Steel clichés for pad printing continue to be the mainstay for … [Read more...] about Q&A: Cliché Choices
Markets To Watch: Pharmaceutical Packaging and Plastic Containers
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
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