by Paul Uglum, president, Uglum Consulting, LLC An article in the July/August 2022 issue of Plastics Decorating described a structured method and steps that can be taken to reduce the risk in adding new processes or upgrading current processes. Even when following these steps, the result sometimes is less than satisfying. Failure to meet the targeted production yields, … [Read more...] about Part 2: Avoiding Common Mistakes | Keys to Successfully Implementing New Plastics Decorating Processes
2022 Oct/Nov
A Real-World Roundtable Discussion on UV Inks and UV Curing
Interview by Jim Raymont, EIT Editor’s Note: An excerpt from this in-depth interview with Nazdar’s team was published in Issue 3 2021 of UV+EB Technology. The full interview is found here. Nazdar team members participated in a real-world roundtable discussion on UV inks and UV curing. This team has 163 years of ink, formulation, print and troubleshooting experience, and … [Read more...] about A Real-World Roundtable Discussion on UV Inks and UV Curing
New Universal Series Pad Printers by TTN: Redesigned for Maximum Output
Edited by Erin La Row, editor, Plastics Decorating Automark’s New Universal Series Pad Printers by TTN have been redesigned for better performance and maximum output. There are over 40 subtle changes that make the printers easier to use, facilitate faster job changes and produce higher output than other entry-level pad printers in the marketplace today. The Universal 200 is … [Read more...] about New Universal Series Pad Printers by TTN: Redesigned for Maximum Output
Surface Energy Measurements for Development and Control of Surface Treatment Options
by Rose Roberts, Ph.D., senior custom applications and materials engineer, Brighton Science Surface energy is the ability of molecules on a surface to attract other molecules. This is important for predicting when paints, coatings and other decorations will stick to a surface. Rose Roberts, Ph.D., with Brighton Science, provided insight into this important topic. Explain the … [Read more...] about Surface Energy Measurements for Development and Control of Surface Treatment Options
A Single Breath Authenticates Covert Features in New Anti-Counterfeiting Technology
by Scott R. Sabreen, president, The Sabreen Group, Inc. Counterfeiting threatens the world economy and public health through the production of inferior products that circumvent consumer protection regulatory channels. Among the biggest challenges in fighting counterfeit goods is the need to stay ahead of counterfeiters using new and more sophisticated technologies. The newest … [Read more...] about A Single Breath Authenticates Covert Features in New Anti-Counterfeiting Technology