This week, ESI will be at the uv.eb West conference in San Francisco, CA. The three-day materials and manufacturing summit will include a variety of conference sessions on the science behind ebeam and a special session on the future of food packaging. If you are planning on attending, or will be in the San Francisco area during the conference, and would like to learn more about the products and services we offer, please stop by our booth and say hello!
Read MoreElectron beam accelerators can be made in a number of ways: cathode ray tubes (CRT) that sweep or scan the process area, electron wide-area curtains and sealed vacuum tube systems.
Read MoreThere is no doubt that the world of printing has become increasingly competitive. Every printer is looking for new ways to reduce costs, increase profit margins and differentiate themselves from the pack. Incorporating Electron Beam technology into your process can be just the way to achieve these goals.
Read MoreThanks to their technological advancements and being more environmentally friendly, both electron beam and ultraviolet curing processes are quickly becoming two of the packaging industry’s most popular solutions for laminating adhesives, coatings, and inks.
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Electron beam and ultraviolet curing technologies are both advanced, environmentally friendly, and are more effective methods for curing inks, laminating adhesives, and coatings than solvent or water based technologies. However, the two are very distinct methods, and sometimes one will be better suited for different applications than the other will. One factor that separates the two technologies is material penetration, and to help you choose the technology that’s best for you, today we will discuss how Electron Beam and UV curing differ in terms of material penetration, and how they perform in different situations.
Read MoreIn every industry, efficiency is a chief concern. One can streamline operations in numerous ways, and some turn to the reduction of employees as a fast fix when a company is trying to stem spending. Unfortunately, a reduction in manpower often leads to a reduction in quality, reliability and production. With electron beam technology, those in the packaging industry need not entertain such concerns.
Read MoreElectron beam (EB) and ultraviolet (UV) technologies are often grouped together and talked about in the same breath. But are they the same? The answer is no. Each technology has its own distinct properties and qualities. It's important to understand what differentiates the two in order to decide which technology will best suit your needs.
Read MoreThe Millennial generation is driving an incredible amount of change in the world today through their various, unique lifestyles that interact with brands in new ways. As a growing population in America, Millennials are setting trends with what they want to see from businesses including green products/packaging and more variety in their overall product selection.
Read MoreWhen it comes to food packaging, there are several challenges that companies face to protect food items all the way through the supply chain. Environmental compliance and cost are also factors, as is following governmental guidelines and regulations when it comes to the ink that’s used on food packaging.
Read MoreThe Comexi OFFSET CI8 is a variable format press with a central impression drum, specifically designed for printing on extensible materials. It’s a ground-breaking solution that responds to the challenges of the flexible packaging printing sector: reducing environmental impact, increasing energy efficiency, producing high quality print and speed to market.
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