Packaging

Over and Under

Primers, coatings, and over print varnishes (OPVs) are used pre- and post-print for function and haptics.

November 4, 2020

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Live, Work, and Play

In business since 1947, Igloo began as a metalworking shop with the goal of transporting clean water to a worksite in what would be the first beverage cooler. The manufacturer quickly gained...

October 9, 2020

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Altering Surface Energy

dvancements in digital printing technology enable almost limitless substrate capabilities. However, to ensure success, treatment is often necessary prior to printing, painting, or priming onto low-energy surfaces, like plastic.

October 9, 2020

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Durable Labels, Extreme Environments

Manufacturers require durable labels in most aspects of their business, whether it be for goods they produce or an object in their own facility. Used in industrial settings and on heavy-duty consumer products, durable labels are exposed to chemicals, liquids, and extreme temperatures.

September 8, 2020

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Custom Built

Manufacturing equipment is rarely turnkey. From concept through production and decoration, items require unique steps to compose a final product. Therefore, when it comes to printing, bespoke solutions are often commissioned to ensure production success. UV LED curing systems are frequently customized to support specific manufacturing goals.

September 8, 2020

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Stretching Ink to the Max

Thermoforming is a process used by manufacturers to create anything from signage to automotive parts. Traditionally, a piece that involved a decorative graphic or color was either hand painted or screenprinted. However, there are digital ink sets optimized for printing to materials that will eventually undergo the thermoforming process.

September 6, 2020

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Structural Design Software

Packaging is king in today’s age of marketing. With so many products available to consumers, how a product is packaged is one of the most defining marketing materials a brand owner has.

September 1, 2020

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Maintaining Product Integrity

Product integrity is one of the most important considerations for brand owners. Counterfeiting is a large—and growing—concern and security...

June 9, 2020

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Custom Packaging Made Simple

Digital printing allows for short runs of customized packaging. When planning to utilize this technology, package printers should prepare for a new

June 9, 2020

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Brewing Innovation

The latest advancements in inkjet technology enable direct printing to a variety of substrates and three-dimensional (3D) objects...

June 9, 2020

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