by Ted Van Horn, sales engineer, Engineered Printing Solutions Pad printing still is the most efficient, cost effective and reliable method for many plastic decorating projects. And, for some of the more difficult materials to print on – such as certain medical device applications and oddly shaped parts – it remains the only option available. Ideally, the process for … [Read more...] about Choosing the Right Pad Printer for the Next Project
Business Strategies
Plastics Packaging Adapts to Consumer Demand Amid the Pandemic
by Brittany Willes, writer, Plastics Decorating Through the pandemic many businesses have been hit hard; however, from in-store to online packaging is thriving. According to a study by Research and Markets, “The global packaging market size during the COVID-19 pandemic is projected to grow from USD 909.2 billion in 2019 to USD 1,012.6 billion by 2021, at a Compound Annual … [Read more...] about Plastics Packaging Adapts to Consumer Demand Amid the Pandemic
Feasibility Studies and Process Development in Plastics Decorating
by Perry Parendo, president, Perry’s Solutions, LLC “Can you put a different finish on this, and change the color of the base material?” These requests sound simple at first. A test is done in the lab by grabbing some scrap polyethylene parts of a different product (because there is no budget), and the requested finish is applied. It looks good and seems to stay on. It looks … [Read more...] about Feasibility Studies and Process Development in Plastics Decorating
Top 5 Resources Available to Partners in the DOE Better Plants Program
By Liz Stevens, writer, Plastics Decorating According to the US Department of Energy (DOE), more than one-third of the energy consumed in the US (>$200B a year) is used to power manufacturing plants and industrial factories, not including the energy used to transport the produced goods. There are, however, many ways to improve the energy performance of America's … [Read more...] about Top 5 Resources Available to Partners in the DOE Better Plants Program
Successful Project Management for Plastics Decorating
by John Kaverman, president, Pad Print Pros Successfully managing any decorating project requires organizational discipline. When it comes to successful project management, the following are the three key areas on which to focus: Create a reasonable timeline. Designate a project manager. Invest in technology and experience. Create a reasonable timeline At the … [Read more...] about Successful Project Management for Plastics Decorating