Digital inkjet continues to be a popular choice for decorating 3D molded plastic parts. Although digital inkjet is not new technology or the best fit for all applications, it continues to make inroads into several industries, including cups and containers, medical products and automotive parts. Peter Baldwin, marketing manager with Engineered Printing Solutions, shared insight … [Read more...] about Q&A: Digital Inkjet for Plastics Decorating
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Challenges and Solutions in Contract Decorating
A resource sponsored by SPE’s Decorating & Coating Division Contract plastics decorators are faced with all types of applications daily. The contract decorator must be extremely flexible and provide a variety of decorating services to meet the needs of its plastic molding customers. Steve Brock, sales manager for Unique Assembly & Decorating, shared common challenges … [Read more...] about Challenges and Solutions in Contract Decorating
Advanced Technologies for Decorating Polyethylene
by Scott R. Sabreen, president, The Sabreen Group Author’s note: Polyethylene (PE) is one of the most widely utilized polymers and is classified by its density and branching. The type of PE has a significant impact on the ease or difficulty of secondary operations. The most common types are LDPE, HDPE and cross-linked. PE products are difficult to bond and decorate due to … [Read more...] about Advanced Technologies for Decorating Polyethylene
Component Selection for Inkjet Systems
by Craig T. Reid, president, CTR Resources, LLC Whether sourcing an off-the-shelf inkjet printer or developing a custom solution, the selection and combination of the system components is a critical factor in achieving the performance expected to ensure productivity and return on investment. While this is true for all print segments, it is particularly vital for … [Read more...] about Component Selection for Inkjet Systems
Inkcups’ Revolution
by Lara Copeland, writer, Plastics Decorating As a supplier and manufacturer of inkjet printing equipment, pad printing equipment, laser plate-makers, inks and all corresponding supplies, Inkcups, based in Danvers, Massachusetts, recently introduced a new printer. Inkcups founder and CEO Ben Adner said, “When Inkcups was brainstorming its next printing system, we wanted to … [Read more...] about Inkcups’ Revolution