By Fabiano Rimediotti, vacuum technologist, Nordmeccanica N.A., Vacuum Div. Abstract Selective, or pattern, metallization produces metallized substrates with metal-free areas, resulting in a variety of graphic effects. It is done by “masking” the incoming metal vapor by means of a special oil applied on selected areas of the film substrate with a dedicated … [Read more...] about Benefits of in-register pattern metallization
Flexible Packaging
Micro- and nanolayer coextrusion enhancement of cast-film systems
By Michael Ponting, Ph.D., co-founder & president, and Deepak Langhe, dir.-Energy Storage Technology, PolymerPlus LLC Editor’s Note: This technical paper is based on a presentation at the 2019 AIMCAL R2R Conference USA / SPE FlexPackCon, held in Myrtle Beach, SC, in October 2019. Abstract Micro- and nanolayer coextrusion processing incorporates tens, hundreds or … [Read more...] about Micro- and nanolayer coextrusion enhancement of cast-film systems
Flexible plastic packaging in the circular economy
By Pierre Sarazin, Ph.D., dir.-R&D, PolyExpert, Inc., and Emma Sarazin, Business Administration student Editor’s Note: This article has been adapted from presentations at the AIMCAL R2R USA / SPE FlexPackCon 2019 conferences, held in Myrtle Beach, SC, in October 2019, titled “Flexible Plastic Packaging Sustainability: Will the Industry be Ready for 2025?” and “Flexible … [Read more...] about Flexible plastic packaging in the circular economy
Despite plastic-waste disputes, industry well positioned to grow in every category in the US
By Alison Keane, Esq., CAE, IOM, president and CEO, Flexible Packaging Assn. (FPA) The last several years have shown a slow but steady anti-plastic sentiment, and, in 2019 in the US, we saw several legislative initiatives that purported to curb “single-use” plastic waste. But, not all plastic is created equal, and legislation introduced around plastic waste actually … [Read more...] about Despite plastic-waste disputes, industry well positioned to grow in every category in the US
PepsiCo explores electron-beam curing for inks, coatings, adhesives in flexible packaging
By Contributing Writer Liz Stevens Editor’s Note: This article originally appeared in the 2020 Q3 issue of UV+EB Technology. Introduction Food and beverage processing giant PepsiCo was recognized with a 2020 Emerging Technology Award at last spring’s RadTech 2020 Conference in Orlando, FL. The company, which markets its products in 200 countries and territories, is … [Read more...] about PepsiCo explores electron-beam curing for inks, coatings, adhesives in flexible packaging