Flexible Packaging Market Outlook
The US flexible packaging industry is estimated to reach $42.9 billion in annual sales in 2023, marking a 3.3% growth from $41.5 billion in 2022.
Addressing the technology gap in the lamination process
The chemical industry within flexible packaging has evolved in the last 20 years, but the technology in laminating machines has not evolved in those same 20 years.
Film Surface Treatment Mysteries
This article will discuss film treatment and the many mysteries that can be found in film-surface treatment production, testing and end uses.
Flexography and gravure printing still pack a punch in digital-centric packaging world
In flexible packaging, digital printing technologies are making impressive strides. With their ability to handle short runs, offer quick turnarounds and provide variable data printing, digital presses are expanding the…
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Process development and validation of complex multilayer dielectric thin films on an R2R vacuum coater
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Goals, objectives and best practices for drying and curing in printing and coating processes
Drying and curing are indispensable processes in industrial printing and coating to ensure product quality, durability and production efficiency while minimizing waste and costs.
Advancing UV curing technology: The coexistence of UV LED and conventional curing systems
UV curing technology is essential to industrial manufacturing, as well as printing and packaging, offering efficiency, precision and sustainability in diverse applications.
AI-assisted machine set-up in converting equipment
The development of algorithms replicating the selection of machine settings and process control, powered by AI, may bring significant advantages to the converting industry.
Material determines appropriate slitting machine concept
The challenge in producing perfect rolls lies in the non-uniformity of material formation processes, coatings and printed surfaces.
Annual ARC awards recognize industry innovation, service
Annual competition recognizes Product of the Year, Technology of the Year and Sustainabilty innovations in the R2R web-processing industry. Also honored at the Charlotte, NC…
Growing opportunities for non-silver conductive inks
Silver-flake-based inks lead the conductive inks market, but the outlook for non-silver inks will change in the next 10 years, with a compound annual growth…
A rolling call to action: Growth opportunities in flexible electronics
The growth of the flexible electronics industry has established a global market where both device manufacturers and component producers play pivotal roles.
Sight unseen: Switchable light-control films for advanced mobility applications
Kent Displays, Inc. has been commercializing cholesteric liquid crystal (ChLC) technologies for over three decades, growing from solely a technology company to a consumer-packaged goods…
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As the official publication of the Association for Roll-to-Roll Converters, Converting Quarterly serves the technical information needs of coater, laminator, film-maker, flexo/gravure printer, slitter/sheeter and finishing professionals. Each issue seeks to inform a broad range of end-user markets, including flexible packaging; tapes; labels; unprinted rolls & sheets; batteries; and specialty materials.
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