Emerson, St. Louis, Missouri, a technology and engineering company providing solutions for customers in industrial, commercial and residential markets, has launched a laser welder platform that provides high mix and batch manufacturers of plastic components with greater production capability, without compromising product quality or performance. The Branson™ GL-300 is a highly … [Read more...] about Emerson’s New Laser Welder Enhances Manufacturing Capabilities

Italy-based Tapematic, a manufacturer of UV varnishing and metallization equipment, now offers the PST Line II, which features high energy efficiency and minimal emissions. The PST line consists of several modules integrated together and totally dependent on the requirement of the specific customer. Clients can customize the line according to their precise needs and … [Read more...] about Tapematic Offers PST Line II

By Gary Kohlnhofer, sales engineer, 3DT LLC Polymers have many useful properties, making them the material of choice. Polypropylene and polyethylene are prime examples. However, polymers typically have insufficient surface energy and poor wettability for most printing and bonding applications. Fortunately, corona and plasma surface treatment modify the surface of polymer … [Read more...] about Reviewing Surface Treatments: Decorating, Printing and Bonding on Plastic IS Possible

PRINTING United, originally scheduled to take place at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta on Oct. 21-23, 2020, now will move to a powerful online experience this fall due to constraints surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic. The health and safety of all attending and involved with the show remains paramount. The decision to terminate the in-person expo comes after … [Read more...] about PRINTING United Cancels In-Person Show, Prepares Online Experience

The workplace skills gap continues to widen and is expected to persist, according to the latest Skills Gap Report by Deloitte and The Manufacturing Institute(1). Here’s a quick take on the top five suggestions made by The Manufacturing Institute and Deloitte for closing the skills gap. 1. Automate Automation is booming. Industry Week notes that 11,000 cobots were sold … [Read more...] about Top 5 Methods for Closing the Skills Gap