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Rotary screen: decoration, security, RFID, and now braille imaging are among the many capabilities of this versatile printing process.(Cover story)
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Label & Narrow Web
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May 1, 2006
- Author:
- Kenny, Jack
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Rotary screen printing in the narrow web segment traditionally was viewed as a high-end add-on for those converters pursuing the top markets who were willing to make a serious investment in the technology. Changing markets, technologies and competition have raised the profile and the desirability of rotary screen. For some of those who understand its capabilities, one unit simply isn't enough.
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Because the quantity of ink applied to the substrate is vastly higher with screen printing than with other processes, screen is desirable and even required for some applications. Beauty packaging long has used screen printing to achieve the tactility that ...