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
Pad Printing
Choosing the Right Pad Printer for the Next Project
by Ted Van Horn, sales engineer, Engineered Printing Solutions Pad printing still is the most efficient, cost effective and reliable method for many plastic decorating projects. And, for some of the more difficult materials to print on – such as certain medical device applications and oddly shaped parts – it remains the only option available. Ideally, the process for … [Read more...] about Choosing the Right Pad Printer for the Next Project
Successful Project Management for Plastics Decorating
by John Kaverman, president, Pad Print Pros Successfully managing any decorating project requires organizational discipline. When it comes to successful project management, the following are the three key areas on which to focus: Create a reasonable timeline. Designate a project manager. Invest in technology and experience. Create a reasonable timeline At the … [Read more...] about Successful Project Management for Plastics Decorating
Mass Complexity – Areas Where Pad Printing Continues to Shine
by Brittany Willes, editor, Plastics Decorating In a world that is constantly upgrading to the latest technologies, the old saying “out with the old, in with the new” has never seemed so relevant. However, as many in the plastics decorating industry can attest, the newest technology or process is not always the best choice when it comes to specific applications. Pad printing … [Read more...] about Mass Complexity – Areas Where Pad Printing Continues to Shine
Pad Printing for Medical Devices
by Keith Ekenseair, president and CEO, Pad Printing Technology Pad printing in the medical device industry has similar complications with pad printing in other industries. However, it has some unique challenges, as well. This article will focus primarily on the unique challenges of contract pad printing providers. Before diving into the pad printing complications, it is useful … [Read more...] about Pad Printing for Medical Devices