The Cobalt PRO from Danvers, Massachusetts-based Inkcups is an advanced CO2 laser plate-maker equipped with a 40 watt ceramic core laser, making it the highest wattage laser power available in the Inkcups Cobalt line. The Cobalt PRO can be used to etch plates, including DuraLaze and exposed polymer. In addition to creating plates for pad printing, this 40-watt laser can be used … [Read more...] about Inkcups Launches Cobalt PRO High-Power CO2 Laser for Plate Marking
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Design Concerns for Durable Products: IML/IMD/IME
by Paul O'Hearn, engineering manager, Profile Plastics Adding decoration to injection-molded parts not only increases the attractiveness of plastic products, but also functionality and value. The inherent durable nature of appliques or ink transfer process, coupled with the ever-expanding decorative options and addition of functional electrical circuits, provides original … [Read more...] about Design Concerns for Durable Products: IML/IMD/IME
Event Preview: PRINTING United Expo 2022
Compiled by Erin La Row, editor, Plastics Decorating The PRINTING United Expo 2022, a three-day event representing all facets of the printing industry, will be held October 19-21 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. The expo includes launches, live demonstrations, keynote education, networking opportunities and the chance to reconnect under one roof with the leading names in … [Read more...] about Event Preview: PRINTING United Expo 2022
AWT’s American AM-180: Reliability and Versatility in 3D Printing
Edited by Erin La Row, editor, Plastics Decorating Manufacturers looking for a printer that produces razor-sharp image printing on cups, bottles, pens and other three-dimensional shapes may find a worthy partner with the American AM-180 – a semi-automatic screen printer hailed as compact and easy to use. “Screen printers around the world have told us how important it is for … [Read more...] about AWT’s American AM-180: Reliability and Versatility in 3D Printing
Q&A: Digital Inkjet for Plastics Decorating
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