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9 Surefire Ways to Reduce Scrap in Your Converting Process
We tapped into the insights of a number of experts in manufacturing and included their thoughts on best practices for reducing scrap. Here are nine…
5 Reasons You Need a Closed-Loop Vision System (and a Few Why You Don’t)
Closed-loop vision systems are an exceptional way to increase your production efficiency, as we’ve detailed in our post “ Should You Automate Corrections in Real…
Choosing Right: Laser Die Cutting Vs. Rotary Die Cutting
Before we break down the pros and cons of each option, let’s start out with a qualifier: The die cutting option you choose will depend…
Transdermal Innovation: Why We Need Microneedle Patches to be an Industry Disruptor
Late last month, the World Health Organization published surveillance data that revealed the high level of antibiotic resistance to a number of serious bacterial infections.…
How to Maintain Equal Tension on Multiple Rolls
Since 1999, Convertech Inc. has produced differential shafts that run on webs from 10” to 150” wide and handle rolls from 1”-12” diameters. Eager to…
RFID Tags: In-line Production Fostering Rapid Growth
With all the get-rich-quick schemes you hear about, it’s nice to see a company commit to a long-term plan, then see it come to fruition.…
UV Curing: 4 Reasons to Opt for a Hybrid UV System
Business can be a delicate dance between taking initiatives to satisfy short-term needs versus investing in long-term infrastructure. Your equipment purchases must help you process…
A Smarter Converting Option for an NFC Chip Manufacturer
Finding smarter ways to do things is part of the fun of the converting business. It’s what gets an engineer out of bed in the…
6 Ways Corona Treatment Can Improve Your Converting Operation
Todd Krupa is a sales representative from Enercon Industries. His focus is on selling corona treatment systems, a rather esoteric subject for people outside the…
How to Increase Chances for Success When You Launch a New Product With Adhesives
When you’re in the converting business, everything matters and anything can cause problems. One small overlooked component in a new product can cause delays, wasted…
Multi-Layered Stacks: The Big Opportunity in Automotive LED Lighting
In these times of hyper-fast innovation, LED lighting is making a big impact in the auto industry. Beyond headlights and taillights, LED lights are making…
Durable Labels: 3M Shares Insights and 5 Top Applications
Our partnership with Domino on the integration of the N610i 7-color digital UV inkjet label printer on our machines has opened the realm of possibility…
5 “Green” Converting Practices That Can Boost Your Bottom Line
Within the converting industry, where scrap is a fact of life, the concept of reducing waste isn’t just a feel-good movement. It’s how converters do…
The 6 Most Common Inspection Failures and Why They Happen
The quality control process consists of different phases, each dependent on the industry, type, and size of the business. However, there is a general rule…
The Problem That Can Go Away: Electrostatic Discharge
We’ve all experienced static electricity in our daily lives. Simply dragging your feet across a carpet floor can produce a small shock. Beyond those harmless…
4 Variables to Consider When Selecting the Right Pressure-Sensitive Adhesive
There are no easy answers in the business world, especially when it comes to converting. Every decision includes factors such as cost, materials, production capabilities,…
Why the Servo Motor Transformed (and Will Continue to Transform) the Converting Industry
Why the Servo Motor Transformed (and Will Continue to Transform) the Converting Industry
May 12 2017
Necessity is the mother of all invention, and the story of adding servo motors to converting machines serves as a perfect example. What was once…
Preventing Lamination Problems With 3 Basic Measurements
Lamination has become a regular part of the converting process. It’s hard to find a paper, film, or foil product that isn’t a laminate, whether…
Knowledge Sharing Barriers: How to Enable Communication on the Manufacturing Floor
One of the biggest challenges converters have is training their operators how to run converting machinery. No matter how thorough the documentation and the training…