by Jonathan Lim, Avery Dennison Industrial Products Division In-mold labeling. Although the concept has been around for many years (primarily in blow molding applications), the adoption of in-mold labeling in injection molding has not been as widespread in the United States as it has been in Europe. Factors that seem to deter the adoption of in-mold labeling for injection … [Read more...] about In-Mold Labeling – Where to Begin?
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New Innovations in 3D Curved Parts Decorating
by Jeff Peterson Decorating an entire surface of a three dimensional part with indentions or curves has always developed a challenge for the designer and the decorator. In today's decorating marketplace, technologies have emerged that are allowing all types of plastic parts to be decorated completely with patterns or other printed information. In addition, the continued growth … [Read more...] about New Innovations in 3D Curved Parts Decorating
In-Mold Decorating – What are the Options?
by Jordan Rotheiser Solid modeling CAD programs have facilitated designers' use of complex contours in plastic product design. In addition, marketing pressures have driven higher levels of decoration with more frequent model changes. The result has been a significant increase in the number of parts which are best decorated in the mold. In-mold decorating using automation was … [Read more...] about In-Mold Decorating – What are the Options?