by Scott Heins, director of sales and marketing, INTRAVIS Inc. The market for in-mold-labeled (IML) packages continues to grow and expand domestically as well as internationally. IML decoration methods result in a customized, premium look that has always been preferred for high-end packages (see Figure 1). In recent years, this labeling technique has grown for traditional … [Read more...] about Advancements in Vision Inspection Solutions for In-Mold-Labeled Packaging
2022 Apr/May
Solid, Liquid, Gas and Plasma Energy: 3DT’s Improved PlasmaDyne Pro
by Jewlissa Frickey, editor, Plastics Decorating Bonding problems are pervasive in manufacturing due to many materials refusing to bond to other materials as a result of their chemical structure. 3DT sought to overcome this manufacturing issue with its PlasmaDyne Pro atmospheric plasma surface treatment system. 3DT has developed the new PlasmaDyne Pro for a variety of … [Read more...] about Solid, Liquid, Gas and Plasma Energy: 3DT’s Improved PlasmaDyne Pro
Direct to Container Printing: Growth and Opportunities
by Jeff Peterson, editor-in-chief, Plastics Decorating Direct to plastic (as well as glass) cylindrical printing/decorating has grown rapidly in recent years. There are a variety of reasons and drivers that has fueled this growth – including increased competition by brand owners to stand out on the shelf or in a crowd; increased technologies in colorful printing options, … [Read more...] about Direct to Container Printing: Growth and Opportunities
FEA Modeling of Heat Development in Spin Welding
by Miranda Marcus, EWI Spin welding is a common joining process for plastic parts with circular joints such as insulated cups and bowls, filter housings and valves. In this process, heat is developed from surface friction as one part is revolved about the axis of the joint, resulting in a high linear speed. Finite element analysis (FEA) of the process can aid in determining … [Read more...] about FEA Modeling of Heat Development in Spin Welding
UV/Ozone Surface Pretreatment to Improve Adhesion of Polymers
by Scott R. Sabreen, president, The Sabreen Group, Inc. Note from the author: Printing and adhesion problems on many polymers and rubbers are common throughout industry. This is a result of the inherently low surface energy of polymers, among other factors. Surface oxidation processes can oxidize polymer surfaces, making them more wettable. Ultraviolet (UV)/ozone … [Read more...] about UV/Ozone Surface Pretreatment to Improve Adhesion of Polymers