By Paul Uglum, Uglum Consulting, LLC Green technologies refer to technologies that are considered environmentally friendly based on production processes, material choices and supply chains. Environmentally responsible products and processes are desirable in their own right. They also are advisable due to customer preferences and regulatory controls. It is reported that … [Read more...] about A Closer Look at Green Plastic Decorating
2023 April/May
Decorating Trends for Medical Applications
By Hallie Forcinio, writer, Plastics Decorating The use of plastics in medical applications continues to grow with an overall compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.5%, and some segments like auto-injectors are forecast to reach a 13% CAGR. Driving forces include an aging population, new products and rising demand from developing economies. “Plastics continue to be the … [Read more...] about Decorating Trends for Medical Applications
In-Mold Decorating Lights Up the Automotive and Appliance Industries
Edited by Dianna Brodine, Plastics Decorating Editor’s Note: This article was developed from a panel discussion held at the 2022 SPE Decorating & Coatings Division TopCon & IMDA Symposium in Ypsilanti, Michigan. The 2023 event – the Plastic Product Decorating Summit – will be held September 28-29 in the Milwaukee, Wisconsin, area. Consumers are looking for sleek, … [Read more...] about In-Mold Decorating Lights Up the Automotive and Appliance Industries
Best Practices for Integrating Plasma and Flame Surface Treaters
By Mike Couch, VP engineering, INPRO Technologies Incorporated; Wilson Lee, business development manager, Enercon Industries Corporation; Mark Plantier, VP marketing, Enercon Industries Corporation It would be hard to find an industry these days that doesn't use plasma or flame for surface preparation. Some of the larger industries that rely on these surface-treating … [Read more...] about Best Practices for Integrating Plasma and Flame Surface Treaters
Expanding Locations, Capabilities at Revere Plastics
By Dianna Brodine, vice president, editorial, Plastics Decorating Revere Plastics Systems is a custom injection-molding company with nine locations in the United States, including its Novi, Michigan, headquarters, and one facility in Canada. An opportunity with a power tool customer led Revere Plastics to consider expansion into Mexico, leading the company to not only purchase … [Read more...] about Expanding Locations, Capabilities at Revere Plastics