by Liz Stevens, writer, Plastics Decorating Automation is a key to the future for all types of manufacturing processes. Decorating options for molded plastic parts are no exception. This is especially important for molders who are involved with or are considering in-mold decorating and labeling, where automation and robotics are essential as an element of the success of the … [Read more...] about Automation, Sustainability and the Future of In-Mold Processes
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IMDA Awards Competition Recognizes the Best in IML/IMD/IME
Plastics Decorating The 2021 In-Mold Decorating Association (IMDA) Awards Competition recognized outstanding in-mold labeling (IML), in-mold decorating (IMD) and in-mold electronics (IME) submissions that were produced in 2020 or slated for release in 2021. Entries received from around the world showcased the best in in-mold design and technical achievement, and this year’s … [Read more...] about IMDA Awards Competition Recognizes the Best in IML/IMD/IME
In-Mold Decorating Continues to Expand
Despite its slow growth in the US, in-mold decorating and labeling processes have proven themselves to be popular with plastics decorators and molders. Plastics Decorating recently sat down with Dave Schoofs, business and product development at Central Decal, to discuss the ways in which IMD/IML has made an impact, how molders can best make use of the technology, and how IMD … [Read more...] about In-Mold Decorating Continues to Expand
The Future of In-Mold Decorating – 2020 and Beyond
It’s hard to believe that 2020 is just around the corner. This year has flown by with the industry facing many ups and downs along the way. As plastics decorators and suppliers prepare to kick off a new year, Plastics Decorating magazine reached out to a few sources to get an idea of what 2020 will bring for the industry as a whole and to individual businesses. Speaking with … [Read more...] about The Future of In-Mold Decorating – 2020 and Beyond
High-Flying Security at the Nanoscale
by Veronica Savu, CEO, Morphotonix From the thousands of males flapping around her, the blue morpho butterfly must choose her mate. How does she single out Mr. Right from among the contenders? Each morpho butterfly has wings with millions of tiny scales – shimmering nanostructures tuned to the wavelength of light. Lepidopterists believe the butterfly sees the unique pattern of … [Read more...] about High-Flying Security at the Nanoscale