Press release submitted on behalf of EPS. Engineered Printing Solutions (EPS), East Dorset, Vermont, will stage the world-first live demonstration of its new XD-AQ high-viscosity water-based inkjet system at PACK EXPO, giving packaging manufacturers, converters and distributors their first opportunity to see the quality and vibrant color impact of this breakthrough … [Read more...] about EPS to Showcase the Future of Fiber-Based Packaging Printing at PACK EXPO
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Selling the Value of Decorating Techniques: Direct to Object and IML/IMD
By Jeff Peterson, editor-in-chief, Plastics Decorating At the recent Plastic Product Decorating Summit, Paul Strunk, Inkcups; Bob Travis, InkWorks Printing; and Lindsey Dimon, Falcon Plastics, were panelists discussing how to sell the value of decorating for plastics. The following article summarizes the panel discussion and information from the program. When working with … [Read more...] about Selling the Value of Decorating Techniques: Direct to Object and IML/IMD
Digital Inkjet Integration: The Importance of Ink Selection
By Terry Clayton, Ph.D., chemist, Summit Analytical There are many companies kicking off inkjet integration projects to shift to or combine digital printing and decoration with analog printing methods. Inkjet already has been successfully integrated into display graphics, ceramic tile, product decorating and marking, and steadily is moving into textiles and … [Read more...] about Digital Inkjet Integration: The Importance of Ink Selection
Inkjet Printing Decorates 3D Plastic Parts
Digital technology supports short runs and customization. By Hallie Forcinio, writer, Plastics Decorating Digital inkjet printing ranks as a growing option for decorating 3D plastic parts. In some cases, it’s replacing spray, screen and pad printing because it can reproduce high-quality, full-color graphics. It also may play a role in in-mold decoration. Digital inkjet … [Read more...] about Inkjet Printing Decorates 3D Plastic Parts
New Technologies for Decorative Coatings on Plastic Parts
What is Next in Plastic Decorating? By Paul Uglum, Uglum Consulting, LLC In looking at advances in plastic decorating, it is important to understand what is driving change and which new technologies are emerging. It also is useful to understand which problems they solve or advantages they bring to either the manufacturer or the eventual user. What needs do these new … [Read more...] about New Technologies for Decorative Coatings on Plastic Parts