by Inkcups Now . Have you ever been in the middle of a production run only to discover that the printing pad suddenly split in two? Most people would think there is something wrong with the pad itself, hoping that a new pad will do the trick. When the same problem occurs over and over, it's time to find out what's really going on. Does the picture look familiar? It … [Read more...] about Pad Printing Tip: Remember Substrate Height
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IMDA to Host “ABC’s of IML: A Basic Course”
IMDA to Host "ABC's of IML: A Basic Course" Plastics Decorating The In-Mold Decorating Association will host the "ABC's of IML: A Basic Course" on May 5 at the DoubleTree Hotel and Conference Center Chicago North Shore, Skokie, IL. Since 1989, the seminar has been an introductory in-mold labeling (IML) and in-mold decorating (IMD) course designed for those … [Read more...] about IMDA to Host “ABC’s of IML: A Basic Course”
Tips for In-Mold Label Storage and Packaging
Plastics Decorating These recommendations are excerpted from the IN-MOLD LABEL TECHNICAL MANUAL & TEST METHODS report by AWA Alexander Watson Associates. Incorrect packaging, storage and storage conditions all have an adverse effect on the processing of in-mold labels in subsequent processes. For example, research1 has shown that the static receptivity will be negatively … [Read more...] about Tips for In-Mold Label Storage and Packaging
Bordeaux Launches New Inks
Bordeaux Launches New Inks Plastics Decorating Bordeaux Digital Printink, Santa Clara, CA, has developed new printer-specific UV curable and eco-solvent inks. PLASMA AC™, a flexible UV curable ink, is the first printer-specific solution for Fujifilm® Acuity™ series printers. It is a mix and match ink, chemical- and color-compatible with Uvijet™ KI ink, … [Read more...] about Bordeaux Launches New Inks
Engineered Printing Solutions Develops Industrial Flatbed Printer
Engineered Printing Solutions Develops Industrial Flatbed Printer Plastics Decorating SUBMITTEDThe fJETXL from Engineered Printing Solutions, East Dorset, VT. The fJETXL from Engineered Printing Solutions, East Dorset, VT, combines high-quality performance with high-speed, short-run and on demand printing at an affordable price. It delivers vivid … [Read more...] about Engineered Printing Solutions Develops Industrial Flatbed Printer