Compiled by Erin La Row, editor, Plastics Decorating In-mold labeling (IML) is a decorating technique where a preprinted label is placed directly into the mold, becoming part of the packaging during the molding process. This process has advantages including increased quality and durability, recyclability, shorter production time, and reduced costs. IML also happens to be one … [Read more...] about From Substrates to Inks, What Producers Should Be Asking for IML Success
From Substrates to Inks, What Producers Should Be Asking for IML Success
How to Get the Most Out of Exhibiting at NPE2024
By Greg Hannoosh and Mark Malloy, Next Step Communications, Inc. After a six-year absence, North America’s biggest plastics event is back, and NPE is coming to Orlando, Florida, from May 6-10, 2024. If you are one of the more than 2,000 companies exhibiting at the show, the booth space has already been chosen. Now what? How will your company be presented at NPE? And, how … [Read more...] about How to Get the Most Out of Exhibiting at NPE2024
Plastic Product Decorating Summit Exceeds Expectations
By Jeff Peterson, editor-in-chief, Plastics Decorating The first Plastic Product Decorating Summit, hosted by Plastics Decorating Magazine and the In-Mold Decorating Association (IMDA), took place September 28-29 at the Milwaukee Marriott West, Waukesha, Wisconsin. The Summit drew attendees from a wide range of industry segments; OEMs, brand owners, molders, decorators and … [Read more...] about Plastic Product Decorating Summit Exceeds Expectations
Tech Watch: Proell’s Norilux® DCAL Screen Printing Lacquer
The Norilux® DCAL screen printing lacquer has been developed for decorating and protecting automotive door sills, design trim elements, loudspeaker grilles and center consoles made of aluminum or stainless steel. Norilux® DCAL is formable on applicable substrates and highly abrasion and chemical resistant, which can be used as a first surface protective lacquer or hard coat. … [Read more...] about Tech Watch: Proell’s Norilux® DCAL Screen Printing Lacquer
NPE2024 To Feature Technical Seminars in Spanish on Plastics Technology and Circular Economy
Press release submitted on behalf of the Plastics Industry Association The Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS), along with Tecnología de Plástico and its sister publications, announced two technical seminars in Spanish during NPE2024: The Plastics Show, called Seminarios Latinoamericanos. NPE2024, which will take place May 6-10, 2024 in Orlando, Florida, is the largest … [Read more...] about NPE2024 To Feature Technical Seminars in Spanish on Plastics Technology and Circular Economy