by Sigi Knappik, New BusinessDevelopment Manager, ITW Trans Tech What is product decorating in a digital age? Product decoration using industrial inkjet is the capability to print directly onto a wide variety of substrates with permanent, high-resolution imaging. This is accomplished through the use of piezo inkjet technology that allows for the full gamut of digital … [Read more...] about Industrial Direct to Product Decorating in the Digital Age
Market Trends
Global Trends in Automotive Electronics Plastic Decoration
by Paul Uglum In looking at global trends in plastics decoration for automotive electronics, I will review three topics. First, I will examine general global design trends in cockpit electronics. Second, I will present my observations on global manufacturing capability in automotive plastic decoration. And finally I will discuss what we, as an industry, need to do to address … [Read more...] about Global Trends in Automotive Electronics Plastic Decoration
Better, Faster, Cheaper – Trends in Plastic Nameplates
by Bob Trkovsky, VP Sales and Marketing, Spartanics There is a common office sign that jokes if your boss wants it "better, faster, cheaper," you should ask him to pick just two. However, manufacturers of plastic nameplates and the companies that serve them cannot afford to be that flip with their customers. Compared to a few years ago, and certainly compared to five years … [Read more...] about Better, Faster, Cheaper – Trends in Plastic Nameplates