FSEA Gold Leaf Awards The 23rd Annual Gold Leaf Awards competition now is officially closed, and FSEA has received a record number of entries this year. "I am amazed at the creativity and difficulty of the many different types of entries we received," stated FSEA Executive Director Jeff Peterson. "I continue to be impressed by the work our FSEA members and others submit every … [Read more...] about Association News: FSEA
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Avoiding the Insanity of Gluing Poly-Coated Substrates
by Technical Service Department, Capital Adhesives Einstein once wrote that the definition of insanity is to do the same thing over and over while having an expectation of a different result. One such area of manufacturing where insanity seems to preside is in the process used to produce cartons that are poly-coated and/or cartons that require a window film; more … [Read more...] about Avoiding the Insanity of Gluing Poly-Coated Substrates
Puttin’ on the Glitz: An Application Guide for Special Effects Coatings
by Helen Rallis, field product manager – coatings, Sun Chemical Printers and brand owners always are looking for ways to distinguish their product through the use of special effects coatings. Specialty coatings can offer a variety of multi-sensory special effects that stand out, including glitter, pearlescent, scented and tactile coatings. In order to make print "pop" on … [Read more...] about Puttin’ on the Glitz: An Application Guide for Special Effects Coatings
Lamination of Digital Output: Art vs. Science
by Scott Diamond, manager of laminating sales & service, Data-Bind With the modern trend in digital printing being short-run and quick turn, this can present difficulties in lamination. Too often we are asked the broad question of, "what temperature should I laminate at?" Or worse, the film manufacturer advertises a temperature for its film. The fact is, the … [Read more...] about Lamination of Digital Output: Art vs. Science
Stress: The Catalyst for Workplace Change
by Valerie J. Price, director of business operations, Coyne Graphic Finishing Chronic stress can occur for a number of reasons; however, stress in the workplace is one of the most common forms recognized. Chronic stress is exemplified by fear, uncertainty and insecurity and can result in such harmful effects as heart disease, high blood pressure, digestive disorders and … [Read more...] about Stress: The Catalyst for Workplace Change
Print Influencer: Dr. Joe Webb
Dr. Joe Webb is president of Strategies for Management, Inc., a consulting firm based in Wake Forest, North Carolina, which specializes in helping businesses understand the future. The industry knows him best as the director of WhatTheyThink's Economics and Research Center and as the author of "Disrupting the Future." Dr. Joe started his career in the industrial imaging … [Read more...] about Print Influencer: Dr. Joe Webb
Tech Watch: Duplo USA Corporation’s 600i Booklet System
by Lara Copeland, assistant editor, PostPress Duplo USA Corporation, a provider of digital print finishing equipment in Santa Ana, California, has unveiled the new 600i Booklet System, a high-end collating and bookletmaking solution that integrates the fully automatic DBM-600 Bookletmaker with high-speed DSC-10/60i Suction Collators. The customizable system features … [Read more...] about Tech Watch: Duplo USA Corporation’s 600i Booklet System
Advances in Punching and Perforating
by Brittany Willes, editor, PostPress The printing industry has witnessed several changes over the last few decades. With the growth of print technology which allows jobs to run at higher volumes in faster periods of time, processes such as punching and perforating have evolved in order to better meet the needs of printers. Industry shifts have resulted in greater numbers … [Read more...] about Advances in Punching and Perforating
Trends in Folding Cartons Boost Shelf Impact: Eyeing Market Growth, Brand Owners Look to Decorating Techniques
by Melissa Larson, contributing writer, PostPress Folding cartons can be printed more economically, decorated more inventively and marketed to a broader assortment of brand managers than ever before. However, the success of a folding carton still comes down to shelf impact – that connection the package makes with an individual shopper. No one understands that better than … [Read more...] about Trends in Folding Cartons Boost Shelf Impact: Eyeing Market Growth, Brand Owners Look to Decorating Techniques
Adding Value at SunDance Marketing Solutions
by Jen Clark, PostPress It's no secret the market conditions for the printing industry have changed dramatically in the last several years. Companies reacting to the changing dynamics, as well as competition from other media and service providers, have adapted by adding services that benefit their customers. Finding ways to add value to the services companies already offer … [Read more...] about Adding Value at SunDance Marketing Solutions