Apex Machine Company 954.566.1572 www.apexmachine.com Apex Machine Company, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, has redesigned its C-400 cylindrical parts printer – changing the way golf tees are decorated. A versatile turnkey decorating system, the C-400 delivers high-quality multi-color, 360-degree shaft decorating. The C-400 is capable of printing inside the cups of golf tees and … [Read more...] about Equipment Highlight: Pad Printing
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Secondary Education Options in Plastics Decorating
By Liz Stevens, writer, Plastics Decorating The US manufacturing industry continues to face workforce recruitment challenges. Colleges and universities are helping to address the shortage by offering plastics decorating-oriented subject matter in their plastics and polymer programs. What are institutions offering, and what might they need from industry partners to support … [Read more...] about Secondary Education Options in Plastics Decorating
Decorating Trends for Medical Applications
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
Reasons to Automate Pad Printing
By John Kaverman, president, Pad Print Pros In pad printing, there are two distinctly different reasons for automating: low complexity plus high volume (processing the parts faster) and high complexity plus low volume (processing the print faster). This article discusses the benefits of both. Part 1: Low complexity + high volume (processing parts faster) Over the course of … [Read more...] about Reasons to Automate Pad Printing
New Universal Series Pad Printers by TTN: Redesigned for Maximum Output
Edited by Erin La Row, editor, Plastics Decorating Automark’s New Universal Series Pad Printers by TTN have been redesigned for better performance and maximum output. There are over 40 subtle changes that make the printers easier to use, facilitate faster job changes and produce higher output than other entry-level pad printers in the marketplace today. The Universal 200 is … [Read more...] about New Universal Series Pad Printers by TTN: Redesigned for Maximum Output