by Lara Copeland, writer, Plastics Decorating Developer and manufacturer of liquid laminates (clear coatings) and inks for large and grand format digital printing in addition to pad printing inks and other products, Marabu North America is located in Charleston, South Carolina. The company’s coatings are formulated for sign, vehicle/fleet graphics, digital printing, fine art … [Read more...] about Marabu North America’s UVFP Low-Migration Ink
2020 Apr/May
Improving Plastic Welding: Learn to Think Like Molten Plastic
by Tom Kirkland, owner, tributek.us Plastics welding has come a long way since people were doing hot plate welding on an electric griddle they bought “down at the Sears and Roebuck.” Equipment has improved while materials have changed and become both more consistent and sometimes more challenging to weld. Primary processes have become more consistent. Most of all, … [Read more...] about Improving Plastic Welding: Learn to Think Like Molten Plastic
Component Selection for Inkjet Systems
by Craig T. Reid, president, CTR Resources, LLC Whether sourcing an off-the-shelf inkjet printer or developing a custom solution, the selection and combination of the system components is a critical factor in achieving the performance expected to ensure productivity and return on investment. While this is true for all print segments, it is particularly vital for … [Read more...] about Component Selection for Inkjet Systems
From the Trenches: Industry Veterans Discuss Coronavirus and Moving Forward
by Brittany Willes, editor, Plastics Decorating Plato once said, “Strange times are these in which we live,” – words that ring with an ominous truth given the current climate. These are indeed strange times. As the effects of the coronavirus continue to make themselves known in every facet of society, members of the plastics industry have seen their businesses impacted in ways … [Read more...] about From the Trenches: Industry Veterans Discuss Coronavirus and Moving Forward
Effects of Surface Treatment on Adhesion for Plastic Components
by Arthur Kasson, technical consultant, and Frederick Fiddler, technical manager, KRUSS USA Today’s plastic materials are tough, durable and lightweight, making them highly desirable in a wide range of manufacturing processes – aerospace, medical devices, automotive, electronics, semiconductors and more. Quality control and R&D professionals throughout these industries … [Read more...] about Effects of Surface Treatment on Adhesion for Plastic Components