By Alan Jaenecke, Taber Industries A typical consumer is only aware of the aesthetic aspect of decorated plastic parts. What they see are the visual traits of the product, such as the color scheme or if artwork was included to reinforce a brand image. There are other reasons beyond aesthetics for decorating plastics, but the consumer will overlook most of them. Perhaps the … [Read more...] about The Value of Testing – Durability Testing for Decorated Plastics
2023 Jan/Feb
Kimberly-Clark Elevates Towel Dispensers from Ordinary to High Design
Edited by Erin La Row and Dianna Brodine, Plastics Decorating When picturing a towel dispenser found in a public restroom, the image that comes to mind likely is a gray or white metal box – functional, but not exactly stylish. Kimberly-Clark wanted to change that, using in-mold decorating techniques to bring design elements to a product found in washrooms around the … [Read more...] about Kimberly-Clark Elevates Towel Dispensers from Ordinary to High Design
Reasons to Automate Pad Printing
By John Kaverman, president, Pad Print Pros In pad printing, there are two distinctly different reasons for automating: low complexity plus high volume (processing the parts faster) and high complexity plus low volume (processing the print faster). This article discusses the benefits of both. Part 1: Low complexity + high volume (processing parts faster) Over the course of … [Read more...] about Reasons to Automate Pad Printing
Tech Watch: Interactive IML with MCC Verstraete
Edited by Erin La Row, editor, Plastics Decorating Interactive in-mold labeling (IML) brings labels to life by combining decoration and functionality. Interactive IML labels are enhanced with a Digimarc Barcode. This imperceptible barcode transforms the mono-polypropylene IML packaging into intelligent packaging, offering added value throughout the packaging journey. Some … [Read more...] about Tech Watch: Interactive IML with MCC Verstraete
Managed Service Providers are Critical to Securing Smart Factory
By Lauren Middleton, content writer and web designer, River Valley Digital Industry 4.0 has significantly transformed the manufacturing industry. Manufacturing companies that integrate Industry 4.0 or “Smart Factory” experience better efficiency, improved data insights, better quality control, reduced labor and reductions in cost. However, the associated interconnectedness … [Read more...] about Managed Service Providers are Critical to Securing Smart Factory