by Paul O'Hearn, engineering manager, Profile Plastics Adding decoration to injection-molded parts not only increases the attractiveness of plastic products, but also functionality and value. The inherent durable nature of appliques or ink transfer process, coupled with the ever-expanding decorative options and addition of functional electrical circuits, provides original … [Read more...] about Design Concerns for Durable Products: IML/IMD/IME
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In-Mold Decorating Adds Design Element to Functional EV Vehicle Component
by Dianna Brodine, vice president, editorial, Plastics Decorating The size of the global Electric Vehicle (EV) Market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 21.7% from 2022 to 2030, said an April 2022 report from Markets and Markets. This projected growth is attributed to increased demand for low-emission commuting and government subsidies for zero-emission vehicles that will help … [Read more...] about In-Mold Decorating Adds Design Element to Functional EV Vehicle Component
Prototype Showcases In-Mold Processes and Protective Surface Coatings
by Dianna Brodine, vice president, editorial, Plastics Decorating Kurz Transfer Products, L.P., Huntersville, North Carolina, created a decorated door panel prototype that could be used to showcase several of the company’s decorating technology options, including hot stamping, IMD Roll, IMD Sheet and Insert. In the end, it was the application of the company’s in-mold … [Read more...] about Prototype Showcases In-Mold Processes and Protective Surface Coatings
Advancements in Vision Inspection Solutions for In-Mold-Labeled Packaging
by Scott Heins, director of sales and marketing, INTRAVIS Inc. The market for in-mold-labeled (IML) packages continues to grow and expand domestically as well as internationally. IML decoration methods result in a customized, premium look that has always been preferred for high-end packages (see Figure 1). In recent years, this labeling technique has grown for traditional … [Read more...] about Advancements in Vision Inspection Solutions for In-Mold-Labeled Packaging
ONETUMBLER Adds Variety with IML
by Nicole Mitchell, editor, Plastics Decorating The drinkware market is filled with branded, reusable cups, many of which are made with similar materials and processes. Originally created to add to Sussex IM’s custom brands portfolio, ONETUMBLER has allowed the company to enter into the drinkware business while standing out in the crowd. At its start, ONETUMBLER was an … [Read more...] about ONETUMBLER Adds Variety with IML