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Alwan launches new version of CMYK Optimizer
Alwan Color Expertise has unveiled a new version of is CMYK Optimizer software, which includes French and German versions for the first time Continue reading »
Bluestar Silicones unveils range of solventless thermal silicones
Bluestar Silicones has launched three solventless thermal products specifically designed for the coating of PET film Continue reading »
Spinnaker Coating unveils new polypropylene film
Spinnaker Coating has launched a 4 mil TC matte white polypropylene. The extra thickness of the film is said to make it particularly suitable to thermal transfer machines Continue reading »
Nordson unveils hot melt adhesive dispensing applicator
Nordson Corporation has introduced a series of high speed hot melt adhesive dispensing applicators, called MiniBlue II Continue reading »
Madico unveils destructible PVC film for security applications
Madico Graphic Films has launched a satin white destructible PVC film backed with a lay-flat sheet liner Continue reading »
Pamarco Global Graphics introduces ink management system
Pamarco Global Graphics has introduced an automated cartridge-based ink dispensing system, Sentinel iPro, which can track and report ink usage Continue reading »
Iimak introduces resin ribbon for chemical applications
Iimak, a manufacturer of thermal transfer ribbons, has introduced SP990, a resin ribbon for tough on-demand labeling applications Continue reading »
Gerhardt launches die for luxury goods labels
Gerhardt has launched its Texture Flexi die for the converting of wine and luxury goods labels, which the company says can reduce tooling costs by up to 80 percent Continue reading »
Polyfil unveils microcellular polymer technology
Polyfil Corporation has introduced a new technology, called Ecocell, which can create a microcellular structure (cells less than 100 micron in size) in many polymers Continue reading »
Flint Group launches large format plate making system
Flint Group Flexographic Products has launched the nyloprint Combi 96 x 120 ED system for the main exposure, drying and post exposure of nyloprint printing plates Continue reading »
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