It’s no secret that EB and UV technologies have solidified their standing within the packaging industry because of the inherent advantages over solvent and waterbased technologies. The rapid growth in energybased curing applications is a result of its ability to reduce waste and environmental hazards. While EB technology has seen swift growth into one of the leading choices of the flexible packaging industry, like any other industrial technology, safe use requires an understanding of the potential hazards, knowledge of safe handling procedures and industrial best hygiene practices.
Read MoreChinaplas 2016 is just around the corner, and we’re excited to showcase why EB inks and web offset printing are such an incredible choice for food packaging. Primarily, electron beam inks are food safe and versatile, meaning they can safely be used on a broad range of food packages. Moreover, they can be utilized to create numerous effects with different types of labels, so they have a wide appeal with many different manufacturers and food packagers. What's more, using EB inks for your food packaging applications can help you save money in terms of reduced energy costs and lower ink use.
Read MoreElectronic beam flexographic inks are an environmentally responsible choice that can save you money and reduce your energy consumption, and since they’re food safe and FDA approved, they can also be used for food packaging applications.
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.
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Finding new and innovative ways to reduce costs is just as important an objective to any executive as is optimizing revenues and profitability. In a difficult economic climate, reducing costs becomes even more important.
In the world of printing, reducing costs all too frequently also means diminishing quality. There is one cost savings measure, however, that is available to printers that does not compromise quality; in fact, it provides unsurpassed print quality.
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 MoreSince opening in 2014, the Goss Packaging Technology Center has proved a strong draw for industry professionals and prospects, and a key asset for Goss, providing a central hub to showcase the vast capabilities of the Sunday Vpak web offset press. Within the first six months of opening, many prospects from packaging facilities across the globe visited the Center at Goss’ headquarters in Durham, New Hampshire (USA), to witness live demonstrations and open testing of the Vpak press and explore new opportunities in packaging print production.
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.
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