Article by Giancarlo Caimmi in Converting Quarterly Diecutting, in the traditional mechanical version, has been used in web-related converting since the early days of the technology. Initially, it was used to cut see-through windows in postal envelopes. Then, with the growth of paper packaging and flexible packaging, it was used to provide additional value to Read more…
Hot shrinkable wrap, also referred to as shrink film or shrink wrap, is a versatile polymer material used for the packaging of finished goods. Heat is applied to the film – by either a conveyor heat tunnel or an electric or gas heat gun – which catalyzes the film to shrink tightly around the item Read more…
Flexible packages are made from elastic—flexible materials which are easily formed after filling them with a product. The main material used in the production of flexible bags and sacks is plastics. The flexible packages are made from films and flexible laminates. They are used in retail and institutional food and non-food as well as Read more…
Matik is happy to greet label customers at the Avery RFID Converter Academy in Mentor, OH today and tomorrow. RFID is growing, learn how you can grow your business with RFID. We are explaining various RFID converting technologies and Melzer in-line RFID concerting-testing-encoding solutions. Learn more about Melzer > https://bit.ly/2EUoeGy
Attending ICE-EUROPE Munich? Learn about advanced European paper, film and foil #converting equipment from OLBRICH, Hall A6, Stand 510; SEI Laser, Hall A5, Stand 1558; and Kelva, Hall A5, Stand 196
Westkey Graphics has announced that they have installed an SEI Labelmaster digital finishing machine, the first in Canada, to accompany its new HP 6900 digital press. Together, the two machines provide Westkey with a complete, true digital label production system. Founded in 1934 and headquartered in Vancouver, Westkey Graphics Ltd. has become one of Read more…
During the last SEI Laser open house dedicated to digital converting, we met Matteo Maffeis, SEI Laser sales manager for machines dedicated to flexible packaging. He showed us the latest innovations dedicated to flexible packaging converters. Thanks to laser technology, users can open new markets, whose limits are limited only by imagination. Complete the Form Read more…
During Labelexpo Americas 2018, MELZER GmbH, the market leader in RFID converting, will exhibit at MATIK booth #5803 their patented system that detects and ejects defective inlays, delivering 100% quality product before insertion. MELZER RFID converting solutions feature a constant low-tension web design, minimum material deflection and an exit RFID reader that ensures the highest Read more…
Digital label printing continues to escalate, driven by the desire for short runs, versioning, quick delivery, personalization, and offering unique features. However, a job is not complete until it is finished. SEI Laser will demonstrate ‘True Digital Finishing’ on their Labelmaster digital finishing machine on Matik’s booth 5803 during Labelexpo Americas 2018 in Rosemont, IL, Read more…
Plants & Processes, Robert Moran DPI Direct Utilizes Passion, Diligence, Innovation in Executing Its Capital Expenditure Plan Reduced waste and increased productivity—What more can a printer ask from a press? To start, how about operator friendliness, remote diagnostics, advanced degrees of automation, customization, multi-process print capabilities, diverse finishing options, new business and more competitive positioning? Read more…
