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There are many systems and methods that can be employed to decorate a pack or product

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Metallic finishes and embellishments are favored by packaging designers for their ability to create a striking visual addition to a brand’s image

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Product decoration technologies: in-mold labels

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Thermography is a heat activated print finish that can add a decorative quality to labels, packaging and other paper-based products

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Optimizing the die-cutting process

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Smart, active and intelligent labeling

Interest in materials that react to environmental conditions such as light, heat, gases, pH and moisture is gathering pace
Figure 3.6 - A typical hand-held price gun labeler

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There is a wide range of economical manual or electric dispensing and hand-held labeling devices on the market

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