- Shine the light
Packaging uses for ultraviolet/electron-beam (UV/EB) laminating adhesives include labels, flexible packaging, folding cartons, and other converted-product applications. While the use of UV laminating adhesives for labels is already a well-established technology, the field of radiation-cured adhesives also appears well suited to flexible packaging and carton converting, as this article will ......
- Robots.
PRODUCT LINES REVIEWED ABB INC. ROBOTICS DIV. Robot cells and systems for forming, finishing, assembly, and coating processes, specializing in robotic systems for injection molding machines; deburring and cutting of parts; adhesive dispensing and component assembly; and spray coating, as well as parts handling, routing and palletizing. AEC, INC....
- Labelexpo Americas 2004 New Products
Adhesive for flexo plate mounting Booth 639 3M™ Cushion-Mount™ Plus Tapes have a new innovative Easy Mount Adhesive that is said to offer a unique combination of production and print quality benefits. With this tape, plates can go on easily without blistering, grip tight to resist edge lifting, and remove ......
- Folder/Gluers
Adhesive pattern control system The LogiComm™ integrated adhesive pattern control and verification system has on-line adhesive detection, product inspection and production reporting capabilities for line speeds up to 3,937 fpm. Its pattern control unit provides a selection of bead choices and up to eight independent triggers per control module. The ......
- New Technology
Mid-web gearless press In-line diecutting; hologram-inserting unit The new 20-in. OMET Varyflex servo-driven modular press can be configured with multiple print stations and in-line diecutting. Capable of UV-, solvent- and water-based flexo printing, the system also interchanges stations for gravure and silkscreen printing. For anti-counterfeiting applications, the new Holo-King hologram-inserting ......
- 20 to watch in the next 20 years
Alcan Packaging Montreal, Quebec, Canada Travis Engen, president/CEO With $3 billion in sales and over 80 plants located in 14 countries, Alcan Packaging is a global converting behemoth that belongs on any list of converters to watch. Alcan Packaging combines the capabilities of the former Algroup Wheaton and Algroup Lawson ......
- Case Has Windows and Doors Down to a Science
Case Window and Door might not be the biggest window and door manufacturer around, but it has some big ideas. Situated in the birthplace of the American Industrial Revolution, this Green Island, NY-based company designs and builds high-performance, attractive windows and doors, while adhering to the principles of materials science....