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Future proofing
27 November, 2012
Prepress technology in the converting sector has come on in leaps and bound in recent months. Advancements in proofing and visualisation software have been complemented by a wealth of launches in the platesetter arena. Tim Sheahan investigates
Organic opportunity for UV curing
27 November, 2012
Dawn Skinner, process development manager, Fusion UV Systems, looks at the potential for UV curing in the field of organic and printed electronics
Keeping a close watch
26 November, 2012
Quality control has never been more crucial for converters than in today’s demanding market environment. A wealth of technology has been developed to monitor the printed web and ensure that it always meets the exacting standards set by the converter and the customer
LED sheds greater light
26 November, 2012
A new stroboscopic inspection light from Unilux offers operational and environmental benefits
UV in the spotlight
26 November, 2012
Suppliers of UV drying and curing equipment are developing the technology that will improve existing applications and help extend the sector into new areas
Carving out a niche?
26 November, 2012
Converting Today recently caught up with Aviv Ratzman, chief executive and co-founder of Highcon, the Israel-based manufacturer behind the Euclid digital cutting and creasing machine
Time to beam us up?
26 November, 2012
Terrance W Thompson of US specialist company PCT Engineered Systems discusses how recent advances in low energy electron beam technology are expanding the options for converters
Sustainability in a complex value chain
25 October, 2012
FINAT managing director Jules Lejeune offers solutions and challenges for self-adhesive labelling
Through thick and thin
25 October, 2012
While supporting the demand for sustainable solutions the printing ink sector isn’t allowing functionality to be swept aside in a deluge of greenwash, reports Sam Cole
Lifting and shifting
25 October, 2012
A wide range of mechanical devices and systems is available to ensure safe and efficient handling of large reels and rolls in converting operations. This review looks at what some of the suppliers have to offer
Flexo to the fore
19 October, 2012
With faster running speeds and slicker changeover between jobs, the latest generation of flexo presses are demonstrable evidence of what keeps the process ahead of any other flexible packaging print process, reports Archie McKendrick
Labelexpo: Chicago highlights
19 October, 2012
Our North American correspondent reports from ‘the windy city’
Slitting supply scene
12 September, 2012
More news updates from manufacturers and suppliers of slitting rewinding equipment
The perfect foil
12 September, 2012
Constant innovation is helping this most versatile of packaging materials to set ever higher standards in both appearance and performance, reports Sam Cole
How to benefit from loyalty programmes
12 September, 2012
Converting Today recently caught up with Barbara Van Rymenam, global market segment manager, Avery Dennison Medical Solutions (ADMS), who shared some insights into how best to approach participation in manufacturer loyalty programmes, to ensure you are reaping the full rewards
Adding value and production efficiency
12 September, 2012
Slitting and rewinding is one of those processes that is often taken for granted in the converting industry – it’s functional and essential, but hardly exciting. But, in today’s competitive market where margins are under pressure and converters need to maximise efficiency, slitting and rewinding has an opportunity to make a significant impact on production. Nick Coombes looks at some of the technology that goes to make up this new generation of machines
Blanket selection – best to make it specific
12 September, 2012
Bob Whitney, sales area manager printing for the UK and Ireland at Trelleborg Printing Solutions, shares his thoughts on the current trends setting the offset industry agenda – and more specifically, the carton and packaging sector
ICE event has Eastern promise
12 September, 2012
The third ICE Asia International Converting Exhibition will run at the Shanghai Mart on 10-12 October 2012. China’s only independent show for the paper, film, foil and nonwovens converting industry will focus on coating, slitting, winding, rewinding, package printing, and flexible packaging
Taking the right tack
10 August, 2012
Sustainability and environmental concerns combine with regulatory requirements and technical performance to shape the formulation of adhesives for today’s packaging and converting markets
Stick it with confidence
10 August, 2012
Sustainability and safety are prime considerations for packaging adhesives manufacturers in today’s world, says Henkel. The market leading company has responded to these demands with a new low migration product range, which it says is also highly economical to use
