Upcoming Events June SPE Decorating & Assembly TopCon and IMDA Symposium, June 18-20 Lincolnshire, Illinois, www.plasticsdecorating.com/topcon September PACK EXPO Las Vegas, Sept. 25-27 Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nevada, www.packexpolasvegas.com October SGIA, Oct. 10-12 Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, New Orleans, … [Read more...] about Association News
2017 Apr/May
Diving into Inks: Digital, Analog and UV-Curable
by Dianna Brodine, managing editor, Plastics Decorating Consumer demands and technology advances in both equipment and substrate materials add challenges for inks used in industrial plastic decoration. Ink developers are in a constant scramble to meet end-user needs for scratch resistance, weatherability, color fastness and more. Add in advanced decorating equipment with … [Read more...] about Diving into Inks: Digital, Analog and UV-Curable
Dual-Purpose Laser Additives Drive Marking and Welding of Polymers
by Scott R. Sabreen, president, The Sabreen Group Dual-purpose laser additives blended into polymers during primary processing allow for marking and transmission welding of clear and opaque polymers. Novel chemical additives, including those that are FDA-/medical-compliant, achieve high-strength hermetic seal weld joints and indelible opaque marking contrast. Laser marking and … [Read more...] about Dual-Purpose Laser Additives Drive Marking and Welding of Polymers
Ultrasonic Plastics Welding: The Influence of Base Materials
by Ken Holt, senior applications engineer, Dukane, IAS One of the most common questions in the plastic welding industry is, "Can you weld this type of plastic part?" What follows is typically a discussion regarding the part's material, final application, requirements and design state. If the plastic is a commonly used thermoplastic and the design is per common industry … [Read more...] about Ultrasonic Plastics Welding: The Influence of Base Materials
Five Traits of Great Business Leaders
by Dave Martin, Dave Martin International "The quality of a leader is reflected in the standards they set for themselves." - Ray Kroc Two people can grow up in the same town; attend the same schools; hold the same social status; have parents with very similar incomes, beliefs and family values - yet one individual will excel in business far beyond the level of his peer. One … [Read more...] about Five Traits of Great Business Leaders