by Neil Meador The term "roll on" stamping can be confusing and actually includes two very different application methods, both of which are "rolled on." Terms without a common definition such as roller-die, roller-head, mandrills, spindles, arbors and fixtures can further muddy the whole picture. Let's start by defining the two main branches of the roll on process. The … [Read more...] about Roll On Hot Stamping
2007 Apr/May
UV Color Inkjet Printing for Plastics: Technology Developments for Digital Applications
by Scott R. Sabreen This is the first of two articles featuring UV color inkjet printing for plastics. This first issue will present basic process principles, UV inks and surface preparation, and technology advancements. Part 2 will discuss application solutions including equipment selection, ink chemistry/curing, production systems integration, and process control techniques … [Read more...] about UV Color Inkjet Printing for Plastics: Technology Developments for Digital Applications
The Direction of State-of-the-Art Inkjet Technology
by Annette M. Sharon As home computer inkjet printer prices sink below the magic $100 mark, the explosive growth of the inkjet industry has manufacturers, materials suppliers and plastics decorators breathlessly anticipating the latest breakthroughs. The "Inkjet Set" Conferences, tradeshows and other gatherings of inkjet aficionados are growing in size and frequency every … [Read more...] about The Direction of State-of-the-Art Inkjet Technology