by John Paul "J.P." Kurpiewski, Branson Ultrasonics Corporation What is a laser? In nature, light exists across a spectrum of wavelengths, ranging from very short (X-rays and gamma rays) to very long (radio waves). Humans only can see visible or "white light" of wavelengths from around 430-690 nanometers (nm).1 A laser beam is an amplified concentration of light energy at a … [Read more...] about Q&A: Laser Welding of Plastics
2015 Jul/Aug
Reimagining Traditional Technologies for Container Decorating
by Dianna Brodine, Plastics Decorating Screen printing and dry offset printing are two of the traditional methods of container decorating for the plastics industry. These traditional processes, however, have been updated for today's market requirements. FlexApex improves dry offset ink laydown Apex Machine Company has developed a new printing process – FlexApex – to … [Read more...] about Reimagining Traditional Technologies for Container Decorating
Tech Watch: OMSO ServoBottle 8
by Brittany Willes, Plastics Decorating Originally introduced in 2012, the ServoBottle 12 from OMSO, Reggio Emilia, Italy, made use of the company's servo-driven machine technology for screen printing on plastic and glass containers. The original ServoBottle featured 12 stations. Now, OMSO has introduced a more compact version, the ServoBottle 8. One of the biggest … [Read more...] about Tech Watch: OMSO ServoBottle 8