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RFID Smart Labels - a 'how to' guide for the label converter (Second Edition) - NEW

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This second edition of the ‘How to’ book again brings together the combined knowledge of some of the world’s leading RFID smart label experts to provide a comprehensive guide to understanding the basics of RFID and to review the structure of RFID chips, straps, loops and antenna, how inlays are assembled, the printing of antenna with conductive inks, techniques and methods of integrating inlays into pressure-sensitive label constructions and the attaching of straps to printed antenna – as well as issues of quality control and performance.

Originally edited from the speaker presentations at the Smart Label Masterclasses held in Baltimore in June 2005, the ‘How to’ book has now been revised and updated to incorporate over 65 diagrams, tables and pictures to provide a convenient reference source for label converters.

Readers of the book will gain a key understanding of the terminology and procedures involved in smart label production, what level of knowledge and investment may be required – and have a common language when talking with suppliers or customers.

It is hoped that the updated text and illustrations will continue to encourage label converters to move into smart label production so as to meet ongoing global growth in RFID smart label applications as diverse as the retail supply chain, media management, fashion and apparel, airline baggage handling, pharmaceuticals, asset tracking and ID documents – as well as to encourage the label industry as a whole to embrace the new world of RFID smart label solutions and opportunities.

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FINAT Technical Handbook - Test Methods, 7th Edition

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An international reference standard for suppliers and users of self-adhesive materials, this ever-popular and recently updated Handbook provides details of test procedures for some 25 different test methods, including peel adhesion, release force, resistance to elevated temperatures, UV light, shear and chemicals, tack, ink adhesion, recycling compatibility, dimensional stability and silicone coating. Also provides details of relevant test equipment and suppliers.

Available in four languages – English, French, German, and Chinese (we'll contact to confirm which edition you would like).

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FINAT Educational Handbook – Self-Adhesive Labelling

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This book presents the essentials of self-adhesive label production on narrow-web reel-fed presses and reviews the key characteristics of adhesive labels and their usage. The text concentrates on the traditional requirements of label production but also introduces some of the newer label technologies. The book is aimed at new entrants to the industry and those already established participants who wish to understand more and broaden their knowledge. Hard cover, 132 pages, numerous line drawings and includes a glossary of terms.

Available in four languages – English, French, German, and Spanish (we'll contact to confirm which edition you would like).

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Label Converting in Europe - A Market Survey and Analysis

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Provides an introduction to the European market and economy, gives GDP and per capita statistics, assesses label performance, looks at sales growth and profitability of converters, reviews types of labels and other products being manufactured, highlights the major printing processes and other key ancillary equipment used, determines the main end-user sectors for labels and where and how new business is obtained, looks at industry growth opportunities and needs for the future, and assesses some of the key barriers to future growth.

About the label converting surveys:
Introduced two years ago to help label converters and suppliers understand the differences between the established and growth label markets, the technology and materials trends by region, label industry growth and performance patterns, understand the markets and applications for labels and look at the opportunities and barriers for future growth.

Chapters in each survey include: market and economic trends, types of products manufactured, technologies and materials used, product and customer base, future growth, and industry requirements to stimulate growth.

Format: Booklet

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• Price: $ 79.00
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Label Converting in Latin America - A Market Survey and Analysis

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Provides an introduction to the Latin American market and economy, gives GDP and per capita statistics for each Latin American country, assesses label performance in the region, looks at sales growth and profitability of converters in Latin America, reviews types of labels and other products being manufactured, highlights the major usage of the flexo process and other key ancillary equipment used, determines the main end-user sectors for labels and where and how new business is obtained, looks at industry growth opportunities and needs for the future, and assesses some of the key barriers to future growth.

About the label converting surveys:
Introduced two years ago to help label converters and suppliers understand the differences between the established and growth label markets, the technology and materials trends by region, label industry growth and performance patterns, understand the markets and applications for labels and look at the opportunities and barriers for future growth.

Chapters in each survey include: market and economic trends, types of products manufactured, technologies and materials used, product and customer base, future growth, and industry requirements to stimulate growth.

Format: Booklet

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• Price: $ 69.00
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Label Converting in India - A Market Survey and Analysis

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Provides an introduction to the Indian market and economy, gives GDP and per capita statistics, assesses label performance, looks at sales growth and profitability of converters, reviews types of labels and other products being manufactured, highlights the major printing processes and other key ancillary equipment used, determines the main end-user sectors for labels and where and how new business is obtained, looks at industry growth opportunities and needs for the future, and assesses some of the key barriers to future growth.

About the label converting surveys:
Introduced two years ago to help label converters and suppliers understand the differences between the established and growth label markets, the technology and materials trends by region, label industry growth and performance patterns, understand the markets and applications for labels and look at the opportunities and barriers for future growth.

Chapters in each survey include: market and economic trends, types of products manufactured, technologies and materials used, product and customer base, future growth, and industry requirements to stimulate growth.

Format:Booklet

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• Price: $ 69.00
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Label Converting in South East Asia - A Market Survey and Analysis

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Provides an introduction to the South East Asian market and economy, gives GDP and per capita statistics for each South East Asian country, assesses label performance in the region, looks at sales growth and profitability of converters in South East Asia, reviews types of labels and other products being manufactured, highlights the major printing processes and other key ancillary equipment used, determines the main end-user sectors for labels and where and how new business is obtained, looks at industry growth opportunities and needs for the future, and assesses some of the key barriers to future growth.

About the label converting surveys:
Introduced two years ago to help label converters and suppliers understand the differences between the established and growth label markets, the technology and materials trends by region, label industry growth and performance patterns, understand the markets and applications for labels and look at the opportunities and barriers for future growth.

Chapters in each survey include: market and economic trends, types of products manufactured, technologies and materials used, product and customer base, future growth, and industry requirements to stimulate growth.

Format:Booklet

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Label Converting in North America - A Market Survey and Analysis

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Provides an introduction to the structure of North America, its economy, GDP performance, and the position of the North American label sector in the global label market, assesses label industry growth and a slowing of operating profit on sales, looks at the types of other converted products produced, highlights the major use of flexo and UV flexo and also the rapid growth of digital printing, sees the growth in computer-to-plate systems, itemizes key end-user sectors for labels and how new business is obtained, looks at opportunities for the future, industry needs and the main barriers to future growth – particularly downward pressure on prices and rising costs.

About the label converting surveys:
Introduced two years ago to help label converters and suppliers understand the differences between the established and growth label markets, the technology and materials trends by region, label industry growth and performance patterns, understand the markets and applications for labels and look at the opportunities and barriers for future growth.

Chapters in each survey include: market and economic trends, types of products manufactured, technologies and materials used, product and customer base, future growth, and industry requirements to stimulate growth.

Format: Booklet

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• Price: $ 69.00
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Label Converting in Japan - A Market Survey and Analysis

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Reviews the Japanese economy and economic performance, looks at Japanese converter growth and profitability issues, highlights the continued major usage of letterpress and hot foil technology and low usage of flexo, looks at the types of ancillary equipment used, identifies key markets and applications for Japanese converters, determines where the industry sees future growth opportunities for labels, assesses industry investment intentions and what converters would like to see happen to stimulate future growth and investment.

About the label converting surveys:
Introduced two years ago to help label converters and suppliers understand the differences between the established and growth label markets, the technology and materials trends by region, label industry growth and performance patterns, understand the markets and applications for labels and look at the opportunities and barriers for future growth.

Chapters in each survey include: market and economic trends, types of products manufactured, technologies and materials used, product and customer base, future growth, and industry requirements to stimulate growth.

Format: Booklet

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FINAT End-user Market Survey

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Provides an independent in-depth supply-side analysis and demand-side assessment of the market for labels and other product decoration solutions. It features an extended examination of the alternative labelling technologies alongside an evaluation of their comparative performance, defines the market structure for both self-adhesive and other label technologies in Europe and identifies the key market segments and – in many cases – the changed market drivers. The Survey was prepared for FINAT by AWA Alexander Watson Associates BV.

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• Price: $ 2,679.00
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The Self-adhesive Label Market in Central / Eastern Europe

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This report is a comprehensive update of the existing multi-client report published by Labels & Labelling Consultancy in April 2001. In 2004, there was a major EU enlargement - ten new countries joining the EU (eight of which are located in Central / Eastern Europe - Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia).

This is having a major impact on many aspects of business and life in general across the EU, not least in retailing, distribution logistics / supply chains and also product related crime (eg: counterfeiting). All of these changes are highly significant for labels in particular and packaging in general. The market for self-adhesive labels in Central / Eastern Europe rose to around 380 million sq. metres p.a in 2002 and continues to grow at over 20% annually (with growth of all types of label running at some 8% annually).

The enlarged EU is bringing a period of strong sustainable growth to the European Label market. There are now outstanding business opportunities in the region and many companies are wisely already gearing up.

Topics to be covered:
• Self-adhesive label and labelstock markets
• International trading patterns, imports / exports
• Driving Forces in the Central / Eastern European Label industry
• End-usage - Market share and growth trends by country
• Structure of the label / labelstock industry
• Narrow web printing presses – Growth trends and evolution of Market share
• Opportunities for Labelstock, Labels and other raw materials suppliers
• Future trends, growth forecasts for self-adhesive labels and labelstock materials for each country across Central / Eastern Europe.

For further information, go to: www.vandagraf.com

Who should buy this report?
Packaging converters, label converters, raw materials suppliers, packaging / labels equipment suppliers, brand owners and investors

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• Price: $ 4,100.00
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The International Market for Brand Protection Solutions - A Comprehensive Techno-Economic Report

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Global losses due to product / brand related product piracy are running into several hundred $ billions per year in today’s world. This translates into major opportunities for packaging / label / security technology suppliers. This aim of this report is to provide inputs and guidance to both suppliers and brand owners as to how to exploit these opportunities for the mutual benefit of both parties.

Topics include:
• Branding issues
• The need for Brand protection products
• Types of product related crime
• Security Packaging
• Security technologies and solutions
• Competing packaging / labeling configurations / materials
• Structure of the security solutions industry
• Opportunities for end-users to solve their brand protection problems
• Strategic options for suppliers and end-users
• Future trends, growth forecasts for security packaging / security labels and security technologies

More information can be found at www.vandagraf.com.

Who should buy this report?
Packaging converters, labels converters, security / anti-counterfeit / anti-theft technology suppliers and brand owners.

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• Price: $ 4,399.00
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Low-Cost RFID Smart Labels - International Markets & Opportunities in Europe & North America

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We, at Vandagraf International, have been tracking the progress of low-cost RFID smart labels for over 5 years and have dedicated the past 18 months to studying the world of RFID in depth, attending a series of major European RFID related conferences during this period. In this way it has been possible to piece together a balanced picture of the state of the low-cost RFID smart labels business today and to build a clear grasp of the future potential for low-cost RFID smart labels.

There are now exceptional opportunities to be exploited in the low-cost RFID smart labels market - This has been a number of years in coming, But the market for low-cost smart RFID labels is now poised to achieve dynamic double digit growth.
Low-cost RFID smart labels are set to revolutionise the world’s supply chains over the next decade. The advantages are compelling The tipping point for widespread adoption of RFID labelling will occur some time in the not-too-distant future.

The aim of this report is to inform those who need to understand, not only the numbers and trends, but also the actual drivers and barriers and also the specific end-user goals that are behind the coming explosion of demand for low cost smart RFID labels.

More information is available at www.vandagraf.com

Who should buy this report?
Label printers / converters, packaging converters, label stock laminators, RFID inlay suppliers, ink & adhesive suppliers, RFID label converting equipment builders, brand owners, RFID label software providers, systems integrators, financial institutions and potential investors.

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Labels & Labeling (2-year subscription)

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Save with this 2-year subscription! With 29 years' experience, Labels & Labeling remains the leading global magazine for the label, product decoration, web printing and converting industry.

Regular content includes in-depth features, technology articles, company and supplier profiles and news items on almost every conceivable area of labeling, including newly emerging technologies, such as RFID, EPC codes, digital printing and unsupported film (including sleeve and wrap-around labeling).

• Price: $ 199.00
• Frequency: bi-monthly

Labels & Labeling (1-year subscription)

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With 29 years' experience, Labels & Labeling remains the leading global magazine for the label, product decoration, web printing and converting industry.

Regular content includes in-depth features, technology articles, company and supplier profiles and news items on almost every conceivable area of labeling, including newly emerging technologies, such as RFID, EPC codes, digital printing and unsupported film (including sleeve and wrap-around labeling).

• Price: $ 115.00
• Frequency: bi-monthly