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Shaping Inkjet for Intelligent Justified Purpose Paid Members Public
Presented by JP Traxler, Industrial Inkjet Industrial inkjet applications are expanding beyond graphics into coatings and functional layers for roll-to-roll manufacturing, but adoption often stalls at converter-relevant hurdles: achieving uniform coverage at speed, maintaining scuff resistance through downstream handling, and delivering adhesion and durability on demanding substrates.
Slot Die Coating of Hot Melt PSA’s: How to Maximize Performance and Achieve High Quality Results Paid Members Public
Presented by Scott Niedfeldt, "Nordson Extrusion Dies Industries, LLC" Manufacturers of pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) tapes and labels have a variety of coating methods to choose from, with slot die coating being a widely adopted technique for achieving precise application of hot melt adhesives. A common challenge facing
Solvent-Free EB for Sustainable Manufacturing Paid Members Public
Presented by Sage Schissel, PCT Ebeam and Integration Solvent-free electron beam (EB) coatings offer a more sustainable pathway for advanced manufacturing by eliminating volatile organic compounds (VOCs), reducing energy consumption, and minimizing waste. Unlike conventional thermal or solvent-based curing, EB coatings polymerize instantly under accelerated electrons, enabling high-
Sunrise 2027: 2D Barcodes and Implications for Packaging Printers Paid Members Public
Presented by Malcolm Keif, Rochester Institute of Technology GS1 is proposing the transition from 1D UPC codes to 2D barcodes for all retail POS systems, with a target date of December 2027. What are the implications for packaging printers? Come learn about GTIN, GS1 Datamatrix, and GS1 Digital Link QR
The changing face of online gauging in the converting industry Paid Members Public
Presented by Gareth Joseph, Scantech From electrode coating, to flexible packaging through to liquid packaging there is tremendous pressure on converters to reduce their overall costs from capex to operational running costs. In light of this the choice and selection of online gauging and control is also evolving. The changing
The Future of inline/offline Barrier Coating: Water-Based, Retort-Resistant, and Mono-Material Compliant Paid Members Public
Presented by Yen Dinh, "Mitsui Chemcals, Inc." The transition toward sustainable packaging is accelerating, driven by regulatory pressure, brand commitments, and consumer demand for recyclable solutions. Traditional barrier materials such as EVOH and aluminum foils, while effective, compromise recyclability and increase environmental impact. Recent advances in water-based
The Impact of Roll Design on Coating Laydown Paid Members Public
Presented by Bob Pasquale, "New Era Converting Machinery, Inc." In this paper we will discuss the impact that roll design has on coating laydown accuracy. Included will be a review of the interrelation between coating roll TIR (total indicator runout) and laydown accuracy. We will also discuss the
The Little Known Benefit of Expanded Gamut Printing Paid Members Public
Presented by Bill Pope, Rochester Institute of Technology Expanded Gamut (EG) printing is well known for applications in spot color replacement and enhancing graphics. But what is not so well known about EG printing is how it can also help stabilize "volatile graphics" and reduce color variation in
