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It was in 1935 when Stanton Avery first manufactured the self-adhesive label, that labeling began to evolve from traditional wet-glue methods

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The main film substrates used for labels have differences in mechanical properties but also in how they can successfully be printed

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A look at digital drop-on-demand color label presses

Dig into the main technologies, presses and suppliers on the market today in terms of printing technology, front end, resolution

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The role of coatings in the label value chain

Coatings are a critical part of the label value chain and have a multitude of functions

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Self-adhesive labels: filmic face labels

An look into different types of filmic labelstocks, their properties and market applications

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Test methods for pressure-sensitive labels

FINAT's technical committee provides globally recognized standardized testing methods (FINAT Test Method or FTM) for the PS label industry

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Print processes: lithographic printing

Offset lithographic and waterless offset printing are explored in detail

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A guide to die-cutting label webs to shape and size

Examining the properties of tooling materials and the die-cutting process

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Digital printing: substrate selection and print quality

Understanding substrates that can be used with each process, and the impact on print quality and print performance

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Inks, coatings and varnishes – safety explored

Without ink it is not possible to reveal what is inside a pack, instructions regarding usage and of course who made the product

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