A Study Conducted by the Van Dyk Technology Center and Commissioned by the Foil & Specialty Effects Association Editor’s note: The Foil & Specialty Effects Association (FSEA) has been proactive in providing clear, supported evidence that transfer metallic decoration (hot stamp, cold transfer and digital transfer processes) is recyclable. The association’s latest … [Read more...] about Study: Recyclability of Plastic Containers with Metallic Transfer Decoration
Enews January 2026
Pad Printing Consumables and Components
By Jeff Peterson, editor-in-chief, Plastics Decorating Choosing the correct ink and pad for a particular pad printing application is the first step in job preparation. What sometimes can be overlooked are the other consumables and components that must be analyzed carefully before beginning a new job. Plastics Decorating spoke with Brad Parker, vice president of Operations … [Read more...] about Pad Printing Consumables and Components
Top 5 Articles from 2025
From technology and operations to leadership and market insight, these articles reflect where the plastics decorating industry focused its attention in 2025. Together, they highlight the topics, challenges and innovations that resonated most with our readers throughout the year. As we move forward with the first issue of 2026, we’re taking a moment to look back at the Plastics … [Read more...] about Top 5 Articles from 2025
RecyClass Launches TechAp Tool to Fast-track Innovation in Plastic Recyclability
RecyClass has unveiled the TechAp Tool, a new online platform designed to simplify the management of recyclability assessments for plastic product innovations. With nearly 100 assessments expected in 2025, TechAp will play a key role for the industry in accelerating the evaluation process to anticipate the upcoming requirements of the Packaging and Packaging Waste … [Read more...] about RecyClass Launches TechAp Tool to Fast-track Innovation in Plastic Recyclability
NIST Launches Centers for AI in Manufacturing and Critical Infrastructure
The U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Gaithersburg, Maryland, has expanded its collaboration with the nonprofit MITRE Corporation as part of its efforts to ensure U.S. leadership in artificial intelligence (AI). Through this award, NIST is investing $20 million to establish two centers to advance the delivery of AI-based … [Read more...] about NIST Launches Centers for AI in Manufacturing and Critical Infrastructure