by Keith Ekenseair, president and CEO, Pad Printing Technology Pad printing in the medical device industry has similar complications with pad printing in other industries. However, it has some unique challenges, as well. This article will focus primarily on the unique challenges of contract pad printing providers. Before diving into the pad printing complications, it is useful … [Read more...] about Pad Printing for Medical Devices
2020 Jan/Feb
Choosing the Best Options for Difficult Appearances – Metallic and Piano Black
by Paul Uglum, president, Uglum Consulting, LLC All plastic decoration requires skill and knowledge, together with the correct choices of materials and processes. This is particularly true when the desired outcome is a metallic appearance or piano black appearance. The issue is not that the processes themselves are difficult – many are well understood – but there are many … [Read more...] about Choosing the Best Options for Difficult Appearances – Metallic and Piano Black
Mass Complexity – Areas Where Pad Printing Continues to Shine
by Brittany Willes, editor, Plastics Decorating In a world that is constantly upgrading to the latest technologies, the old saying “out with the old, in with the new” has never seemed so relevant. However, as many in the plastics decorating industry can attest, the newest technology or process is not always the best choice when it comes to specific applications. Pad printing … [Read more...] about Mass Complexity – Areas Where Pad Printing Continues to Shine
Utilizing Dry Ice for Decontamination of Plastic Parts
When it comes to the important process of removing contaminants from molded plastic parts, there are a variety of different methods available. However, as society becomes more and more concerned with environmental protections and sustainable practices, it’s worth exploring those processes that do not make use of chemicals or abrasive materials. One such process utilizes dry … [Read more...] about Utilizing Dry Ice for Decontamination of Plastic Parts
Inkcups’ Revolution
by Lara Copeland, writer, Plastics Decorating As a supplier and manufacturer of inkjet printing equipment, pad printing equipment, laser plate-makers, inks and all corresponding supplies, Inkcups, based in Danvers, Massachusetts, recently introduced a new printer. Inkcups founder and CEO Ben Adner said, “When Inkcups was brainstorming its next printing system, we wanted to … [Read more...] about Inkcups’ Revolution