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Laser Systems: How They Work for Converters Laser Systems: How They Work for Converters

Before we delve into what a laser system can do, let’s think about the types of solutions converters are searching for: How would you like…

Don’t Follow Trends in the Converting Industry -- Create Them Don’t Follow Trends in the Converting Industry — Create Them

Greenwell presented at the 2016 PACK EXPO in Chicago on global packaging trends.  We reached out to her to learn about what’s affecting manufacturers and…

How to make your rotary die live a long profitable life How to Make Your Rotary Die Live a Long, Profitable Life

With rotary dies, there are a number of factors involved with the tool’s lifespan.  Some are based on mechanics. Some on environment. But many are…

How to Get Shifts to Perform Consistently With Knowledge Sharing How to Get Shifts to Perform Consistently With Knowledge Sharing

Lean manufacturing is based on the premise of consistent processes . Yet when shifts change in the manufacturing world, it’s not uncommon to see some…

How Do You Choose the Right Flexible Packaging Materials? How Do You Choose the Right Flexible Packaging Materials?

Selecting the right flexible packaging materials is a lot like going to the doctor. To find your solution, you need to answer a barrage of…

2017 Predictions for Printing and related industries 2017 Predictions for Printing and Print Related Industries

Dave Schiebout, the President and CEO of Delta ModTech, weighs in on The LaManna Alliance’s 2017 Predictions for the Printing and Print Related Industries.  …

How to Choose the Right Rotary Die for the Job How to Choose the Right Rotary Die for the Job

RotoMetrics has been manufacturing dies for a looong time. Established in 1957 in the St. Louis, Missouri area, RotoMetrics has a presence on 5 continents,…

Slot Die Coating: How to Get Ridiculously Thin and Accurate Slot Die Coating: How to Get Ridiculously Thin and Accurate

In the world of slot die coating, thin is in. Or, to be precise, thin AND accurate is in. According to Scott Zwierlein of Frontier,…

Transdermal Patches: How to Choose the Right Materials Transdermal Patches: How to Choose the Right Materials

If you’re a converter looking to enter the transdermal medication market, one of the most important considerations is choosing the right transdermal patch materials. We…

Yes, Electronic Sensors Can Do THAT Yes, Electronic Sensors Can Do THAT

Much like the latest iPhone, today’s industrial electronic sensors are advancing technologically at an incredible pace. Most people’s perception of sensors is grounded in the…

Should You Automate Corrections in Real Time? Should You Automate Corrections in Real Time?

Confucius said, “The way out is through the door. Why is it that no one will use this method?” There are many interpretations on the…

7 Things to Know Before Choosing a Laser Die Cutting Machine 7 Things to Know Before Choosing a Laser Die Cutting Machine

A laser die cutting machine uses light instead of hard tooling and hard steel blades. As a result, your materials are going to react differently,…

6 Methods for Innovating in a Highly Technical Field 6 Methods for Innovating in a Highly Technical Field

The business world loves its innovators. Yet for all the hoopla about the Apples, Googles and start-ups in the world, the number of companies that…

3 Approaches to Get You Moving on UDI Implementation 3 Approaches to Get You Moving on UDI Implementation

September 24 has become a date that inspires anxiety among medical device manufacturers. September 24, 2014 was the UDI (unique device identifier) compliance deadline for…

Are you Feeling the Pain of UDI Implementation? Are You Feeling the Pain of UDI Implementation?

The current regulations are the result of a final rule released in September of 2013 by the FDA, which stipulated that most medical devices carry…

Coating in-house vs. outsourcing: 3 steps to making a critical decision Coating In-house Vs. Outsourcing: 3 Steps to Making a Critical Decision

Dr. Cohen , who sadly passed away in 2021, was considered one of the industry’s foremost experts in all aspects of the web coating experience.…

machine vision systems Machine Vision Inspection Systems: How to Account for Big Defects and Minor Ones Too

There’s an old saying: Stuff happens. When it comes to a converting production line, “stuff” manifests in the form of defects, such as: Parts not…

Validation Essentials: Three Must-Dos to Achieve Compliance Validation Essentials: Three Must-Dos to Achieve Compliance

Good Automated Manufacturing Practices (GAMP) are the guidelines for manufacturers and users of automated systems in the pharmaceutical industry. Because of the regulatory nature of…

Why a Truly Modular Converting Machine is Essential to Your Manufacturing Process Why a Truly Modular Converting Machine is Essential to Your Manufacturing Process

What do we mean by modularity? Wikipedia gives us the broad-based definition of modularity in relation to manufacturing: “In manufacturing, modularity refers to the use…