by Bob Travis, Vibrant Graphics As companies implement initiatives such as lean manufacturing to stay competitive in a global marketplace, they often adopt new solutions like in-mold decoration to achieve their goals. Unfortunately, these initiatives frequently stop short of exploring how lean principles applied to new technologies can create even greater benefits. This … [Read more...] about Applying Lean Manufacturing to In-Mold Decoration
IMD / IML
Inks for IML: Proper Choices for Premium Results
by Tom Hammer, Product Manager, North America, Flint Group Narrow Web How much do you really know about the inks you use in your in-mold label (IML) applications? Are they really the right choice? What do you need to know about inks to make the right choice for your diverse applications of IMLs? How do the changes in the marketplace affect the inks you are currently using? No … [Read more...] about Inks for IML: Proper Choices for Premium Results
In-mold Labeling – Product Decorating with a Future
by Dr. William Llewellyn, Vice President, AWA Alexander Watson Associates BV From stadium cups to bottles for laundry care products, from yogurt cups to paint pails, from ice cream tubs to boxes for medical sharps, the benchmark and quality of container decoration has been improved to the highest standard by the use of in-mold label and decoration technologies. The Smallest … [Read more...] about In-mold Labeling – Product Decorating with a Future
Electrostatics Advantageous for In-Mold Labeling
by Jay Perry With the increasing popularity of the in-mold labeling (IML) process for injection molding, electrostatics has emerged as an excellent option for IML. Applying the label during the molding process eliminates secondary operations, more importantly, the end result is permanent, which makes it especially attractive for product liability and instructional information, … [Read more...] about Electrostatics Advantageous for In-Mold Labeling
In-mold Labeling Standards
by Ron Schultz In-mold labeling in North America has come a long way over the last 25 years. Once limited to extrusion blow in-mold labeling (EB-IML) of bottles for liquid consumer products, new injection molded in-mold labeling (IM-IML) applications are appearing in retail outlets in increasing numbers. These applications include anything from baby wipes, spreadable butter … [Read more...] about In-mold Labeling Standards