Help and Learning

Europe's packaging industry embraces innovation to meet sustainability goals

The packaging sector is growing, with a forecasted annual growth rate of 1.7% until 2027. New regulations are also driving rapid change and innovation. On 9 and 10 March, close to 120 people from 18 countries joined the event Shaping the Future with Packaging to discuss why innovation is needed, and how companies along the supply chain are playing their part.

RadTech Europe informing the market on the basics and latest in UV LED

This year RadTech Europe, the European association for UV/EB curing technology, is organizing a webinar series especially on UV LED. The aim of the association is to help everyone understand the true value of radiation curing technology and comprehend its functionality, sustainability, and safety. The focus this Spring will be on UV LED in a series of webinars, open to the public.

RADTECH EUROPE OPENS CALL FOR PAPERS FOR RTE CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION 2023

RadTech Europe, the European association for UV/EB curing technology, is welcoming papers for the 2023 RadTech Europe Conference and Exhibition, scheduled for 17 – 18 October 2023 in Munich, Germany.

Meech to host webinar on avoiding thermal runaway in electric vehicle batteries in conjunction with industry expert Professor Paul Christensen

At 1pm GMT on Wednesday 22nd March 2023, Meech will host a 45-minute webinar entitled ‘Avoiding thermal runaway in EV batteries’. The webinar will cover the various causes of thermal runaway including dangerous contamination within the manufacturing process.

Mark Andy looks to the future

CEO Jason Desai tells how the company intends to build on its background and history of success

AWA Global Release Liner Industry Conference & Exhibition 2023

Communication – Coordination – Cooperation - Consolidation

AWA Alexander Watson Associates will host the 23rd edition of The AWA Global Release Liner Industry Conference & Exhibition on March 20-22nd 2023 in Denver, Colorado, USA.

XSYS launches a complete guide of best practices in the use of washout solvents for consistent plate quality

Common quality issues associated with washout solvents in flexo plate making is the topic of a new technical paper by XSYS. The insightful guide which is entitled “XSYS WASHOUT SOLVENTS 101 – How can washout solvents contribute to consistent plate quality?” examines some of the often-heard myths surrounding the washout process and explains the adverse effects the incorrect use of washout solvents can have on the final print quality.

How do tablets actually end up inside their blister packs?

41.1 million packages of Ibuprofen were sold in Germany alone in 2020. While they’re something we often have close at hand, very few people know how the individual tablets actually end up inside their blister packs. Speed, safety and affordability are a must when it comes to production. This is where used blister machines can come in.

EU strengthening packaging legislation

The European Commission has published its new Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR). It bans non-recyclable packaging from 2030, using design for recycling criteria to measure recyclability. It also provides minimum recycled content targets in plastic packaging, and a harmonised labelling system for packaging disposal. Learn more about this legislation and other packaging trends at our 9-10 March event: Shaping the Future with Packaging.

AWA Pressure-sensitive Label Industry Seminar 2023

AWA Alexander Watson Associates will host AWA Pressure Sensitive Label Seminar in Bangkok on the 8th of February, co-located with Label Expo.

Excellent Adhesion Without MEK: Low-Impact Printing on Challenging Substrates

The last few years have seen a dramatic shift in attitudes towards the environment and climate change. Today, these factors are held as a key priority in businesses worldwide, from SMEs to large multinational corporations.