XAAR 1201 PRINTHEAD DEBUTS IN EXHIBITION PRINTER LAUNCHES AND ENABLES SHORTER PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT CYCLE FOR CHINESE OEMS

Xaar’s 1201 printhead has debuted in a range of new printer launches at two exhibitions in China – the DPES Huaqiao 2019 Print Expo at Huaqiao International Expo Center from March 3rd to 7th and the 27th Shanghai Ad & Sign Expo (APPPEXPO) at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai) from March 5th to 8th. At both shows, a number of OEMs are displaying their Xaar 1201 based printers demonstrating a wide range of applications including UV flatbed, UV roll-to-roll, eco-solvent and textile printing.

The Xaar 1201 is a Thin Film Piezo Silicon MEMS technology printhead suitable for a wide range of industrial applications including graphics and textiles. With 1,280 nozzles and a capability to produce print with an apparent resolution of over 1,440 dpi, the Xaar 1201 delivers high print speed and high drop placement accuracy.

Authored by Steve Yarbrough, Drytac Product Support Specialist
Face-mounting a print, especially a photograph, can really make the image the focus of the space. At Drytac® we have developed Facemount®, a high-quality, optically clear mounting adhesive, specifically for this application, but that's not all you need to produce a stunning result.

Meet INEOS Styrolution’s specialists at JEC 2019 in Paris in hall 6 at booth C55

Visit the joint presentation with ARRK Shapers’ on a StyLight® concept used for the production of automotive interior parts
Explore new StyLight® demonstration parts at the Innovation Planet
Discover the new StyLight® Aesthetic based on polypropylene (PP)

New listings provide designers with broader material options for sensors and lenses

Phoseon Technology will showcase the latest UV LED curing solutions for coating applications at the upcoming European Coating Show 2019 in Nuremberg, Germany. Visit the Phoseon exhibit, Stand 5-148, to learn how Phoseon LED technology is a perfect fit for coating applications due to the scalable, compact size and ease of integration. The high intensity output is achieved through optimized LED thermal management. Users of Phoseon LED curing systems can process a variety of materials, including heat-sensitive and thin substrates, at maximum production speeds with low-input power.

At JEC WORLD 2019, held from 12 to 14 March 2019 at Paris Villepinte, Arkema will be showcasing its unique range of high performance materials and cutting-edge solutions to meet growing demand for advanced composites in the construction, transportation and sports sectors. By offering resins and thermoplastic materials for the manufacture of recyclable composites, Arkema is committed to addressing the major environmental challenges of end-of-life composites.

LINTEC EUROPE is expanding its Securafol range by launching a transparent option of the labelstock. Already available in white, Securafol is a non-PVC destructible labelstock, designed to counter product tampering, warranty fraud and asset theft.

By Rob Bosman, Sales Manager at Contiweb

These days, the word ‘silicone’ frequently comes with a sign of exasperation as thoughts turn to how hard the bottom line is going to be as prices for the material continue to rocket.

Visit the Phoseon booth (402) to learn more about LED curing for printed electronics

The Holmen Group’s paperboard manufacturer, Iggesund Paperboard, has received the highest rating for sustainability in an evaluation done this year by the rating firm EcoVadis. The paperboard is produced at Iggesund Mill in Sweden and at Workington, England. EcoVadis is the leading system for assessing and rating the suppliers of global companies and has done more than 45,000 evaluations in 150 countries. Companies using EcoVadis include Coca Cola, Johnson & Johnson, Nestlé, L’Oréal and Heineken.

ESPT221-67 is the newest addition to Flair Flexible Packaging’s growing LiDynamics Lidding Film program marketed under the TruPeel brand of products. This new versatile structure offers high barrier properties in a peelable format and is suitable for packaging products such as dips, sauces, soups, condiments and other specialty prepared convenience meals. Especially suited for high pressure pasteurization (HPP) processes, ESPT221-67 offers superior oxygen and moisture barriers post HPP processing due to the special construction of the film composition. Additionally, ESPT221-67 carries high clarity characteristics and seals through contamination under a wide range of temperatures. The film is offered as a stock offering available with quick lead time and superior customer service.

Current cross-linked inks are difficult to remove in the deinking process