By Hallie Forcinio, writer, Plastics Decorating The use of plastics in medical applications continues to grow with an overall compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.5%, and some segments like auto-injectors are forecast to reach a 13% CAGR. Driving forces include an aging population, new products and rising demand from developing economies. “Plastics continue to be the … [Read more...] about Decorating Trends for Medical Applications
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Tech Watch: The Sabreen Group’s SNOWLEOPARD® Security Solution
Edited by Erin La Row, Plastics Decorating Counterfeiting is a serious crime affecting every economy across the globe. According to a 2020 report by the Federal Research Division, Library of Congress, counterfeiting is the largest criminal enterprise in the world, with total domestic and international sales of counterfeit and pirated goods between an estimated $1.7 trillion … [Read more...] about Tech Watch: The Sabreen Group’s SNOWLEOPARD® Security Solution
Kimberly-Clark Elevates Towel Dispensers from Ordinary to High Design
Edited by Erin La Row and Dianna Brodine, Plastics Decorating When picturing a towel dispenser found in a public restroom, the image that comes to mind likely is a gray or white metal box – functional, but not exactly stylish. Kimberly-Clark wanted to change that, using in-mold decorating techniques to bring design elements to a product found in washrooms around the … [Read more...] about Kimberly-Clark Elevates Towel Dispensers from Ordinary to High Design
The Future of the Plastics Marketplace for Molding and Decorating
By Cara Walton, director of market intelligence, Harbour Results, Inc. It’s been an interesting three years for the manufacturing industry. In 2020, we dealt with COVID-19, but, together, we learned what to do and what not to do. And despite starts and stops, ups and downs, the plastics industry persevered. Then, 2021 brought a year of unprecedented high demand for durable … [Read more...] about The Future of the Plastics Marketplace for Molding and Decorating
Understanding Color in Decorated Plastics
by Paul Uglum, president, Uglum Consulting, LLC One of the primary purposes of decorating processes is to impart color to the object being decorated. Color is used to create beauty, to increase perceived value, to convey information and to define brand character. Color is only one aspect of a part’s appearance. Appearance is a combination of color, gloss, shape, geometry and … [Read more...] about Understanding Color in Decorated Plastics





