NanoMarkets Announces New Content Website for Thin-Film, Organic and Printed Electronics Sectors.
GLEN ALLEN, Va., Oct. 22 /PRNewswire/ -- NanoMarkets, a leading industry analyst firm based here, today announced the launch of its new content website, NanoMarkets Perspectives. The new site will provide feature articles, content pieces and submissions from invited contributors on subjects related to thin-film, organic and printable (TOP)...

The significance of laser exposition in CTP plate making process.
Abstract: In this study the quality control of the CtP (Computer to Plate) printing plates was observed by analysing the differences in surface coverage caused by the laser power and the developing time oscillations. These two parameters were selected in the printing plate making process because it was assumed...

Technology from Engelhard creates visual impact.
* Engelhard Corporation, Iselin, NJ, offers a special effect pigment technology that provides designers and formulators with high reflectivity, shimmer and transparency to create a strong visual impact and advanced optical effects in plastic, coating and printing ink applications. Firemist Turquoise utilizes thin borosilicate flakes, smooth surface and large...

The influence of dot gain mid tone spread on print quality.
Abstract: Through the development and the market organization, the development of electronics, robotics and technology the new standards of the printing quality and the production of the printed products have been set. As the printing quality is one of the most important factors which define the final quality of...

CPMA's Global Perspective: Color Pigments Manufacturers Association members are adapting to compete effectively throughout the world.
AS THEIR CUSTOMERS BECOME MORE international, the pigment industry continues to evolve into a global business. This fact was highlighted in the Color Pigments Manufacturers Association's (CPMA) 2006 annual conference, titled "Color Pigments 2006--A Global Perspective," held in Chicago, IL. Indeed, the pigment industry's key customer segments are becoming...

A splash of color, a dash of learning: the reduced costs of laser printers have helped bring the educational benefits of using color to the classroom.
WHAT'S BLACK AND WHITE and read all over? In today's schools, less and less. Studies suggest that the use of color in the classroom is an easy yet effective method educators can implement to promote faster development in their students. Color increases recall by up...

Printing for wipes: opportunity for diversification presents challenges.
As wipes manufacturers continue to look for new products to wow consumers and increase their sales, product differentiation has become a major strategy. By adding bells and whistles to the wipe substrate, these manufacturers have found a way to make their products stand out. While there are several ways...

Spot on: printing flexible electronics one nanodot at a time.
Plastic displays, solar cells, and other kinds of gadgets are attractive for their flexibility and potential low cost. But they rely on materials--polymers, nanoparticles, and carbon nanotubes--that are incompatible with manufacturing processes designed for silicon-based devices. Now, researchers have developed a printing process that could make possible mass production...

Seasonal style.
Spread good cheer - with handmade gift wraps and cards Half the fun of the holiday season is making things yourself, from cookies to gifts to decorations. Here are two projects to enhance your holidays: fancy wrapping papers, made from recycled newspapers, to add instant glamour to...

HP Designjet 9000s.
HP Designjet 9000s It's one thing when you are testing equipment for one location, try testing for 180. That's the challenge that Ted Redmer, national digital technology manager at Signs By Tomorrow faces. Signs By Tomorrow is a franchise that was founded in 1986 to...