A resource sponsored by SPE’s Decorating & Coating Division Contract plastics decorators are faced with all types of applications daily. The contract decorator must be extremely flexible and provide a variety of decorating services to meet the needs of its plastic molding customers. Steve Brock, sales manager for Unique Assembly & Decorating, shared common challenges … [Read more...] about Challenges and Solutions in Contract Decorating
2022 Jan/Feb
Smart Coatings for Smart Surfaces in Decorated Plastic
by Paul Uglum, president, Uglum Consulting, LLC There is no universally accepted definition of smart coatings. As a result, it is hard to identify and understand the range of options. Also, it is difficult to measure the size and scope of the market applications. As a working definition, a smart coating is a type of functional coating which has one or more properties that can … [Read more...] about Smart Coatings for Smart Surfaces in Decorated Plastic
Advanced Technologies for Decorating Polyethylene
by Scott R. Sabreen, president, The Sabreen Group Author’s note: Polyethylene (PE) is one of the most widely utilized polymers and is classified by its density and branching. The type of PE has a significant impact on the ease or difficulty of secondary operations. The most common types are LDPE, HDPE and cross-linked. PE products are difficult to bond and decorate due to … [Read more...] about Advanced Technologies for Decorating Polyethylene
It is Time to Reassess Strategic Assumptions
by Jill J. Johnson, MBA, president, Johnson Consulting Services Today’s business climate is exceptionally volatile and complex. In this type of uncertain environment, it is essential to reassess all the strategic assumptions that have been the foundation of planning efforts. Organizations no longer have the luxury of being able to take for granted that shifting trends will be … [Read more...] about It is Time to Reassess Strategic Assumptions
Ink Selection for Pad Printing
by Micah Swett, sales manager, Diversified Printing Techniques Ink selection for pad printing is critical not only to the performance of the ink on the product but also to the behavior of the ink during the printing process. Often, ink can be generalized while it should be considered specifically for each application. The first aspect to consider is the material which … [Read more...] about Ink Selection for Pad Printing