by John Kaverman, Innovative Marking Systems Technology Feature July-August2008 I believe we can all agree that color is the single most misunderstood property of the products that we decorate. If you don't believe me, ask me about the customer who faxed me a color chip. For someone to perceive any color you have to have three things: a light source, an observer and an … [Read more...] about The Perception of Color
2008 Jul/Aug
Ask the Expert: Screen Printing
by Henry L. Newman, Newman Printing Equipment, Inc. Many times bottles or containers must be treated before screenprinting. What are the best options for treating the containers? Pre-treating plastic bottles or containers prior to printing is sometimes required in order to get good ink adhesion as often measured by the tape test. Several methods are used for improving the … [Read more...] about Ask the Expert: Screen Printing
The InfraStake Process – Seeing the Light
by Scott Beute, Extol, Inc. The practice of forming a molded stud or boss in order to retain another component is nothing new. Long ago, engineers recognized the benefits of eliminating glue, screws, and other fasteners, and as a result, they developed several different methods of heat staking that have been around for quite some time. Against this backdrop, a nonconventional … [Read more...] about The InfraStake Process – Seeing the Light