IMDPA Fundametals Newsletter [Q1]

Webinars

EXCLUSIVE MEMBER ONLY ACCESS The IMDPA provides educational webinars that deliver focused content and programming for our membership delivered by industry experts. If you don’t catch it live, they are recorded and available on-demand for members. Did you know?

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Troubleshooting Common Ink Issues Presenters Carl Thomsen and Shawn Swinden from INX Int’l take an expert deep-dive into how to diagnose and address the most common ink issues plaguing metal decorators today. With over 22 years in the metal decorating arena, Carl and Shawn will share their knowledge and experience as well as his tips and tricks on how to identify, diagnose and remedy the most common ink issues facing today’s metal decorators. Troubleshooting Common Coating Issues We take an expert deep-dive in to the most prevalent coating issues for metal decorators. The team reviews common problems, their causes and their remedies. With over 85 years of hands-on experience and training between them, there isn’t a coating issue or challenge they haven’t seen and conquered. Curing 101 Pt 1 by Jeff Robinson of ES&T An in-depth look into the history, operation and future of oven curing and oxidizers for the flat sheet litho industry. Jeffrey Robinson, President of Environmental Services & Technology, an expert in all things relating to flat sheet curing, will be presenting this seminar. With over 55 years in this business, Jeff will share his expertise and anecdotes from a life-time of helping our industry keep their ovens running efficiently and consistently. Curing 101 Pt 2 by John Clark of Heraeus An informative in depth review of UV Curing Technology including Microwave, Arc, and UV LED platforms. Topics for discussion will include UV Applications and Fundamentals, Benefits, UV System Hardware Designs and Best Maintenance Practices. John has over 30 years experience in the UV Technology and Metal Packaging Industries.

Demystifying Global Regulatory Requirements for the Metal Decorating and Packaging Industry The regulatory landscape is shifting rapidly in our industry and metal packaging professionals are often caught off guard by new regulations, codes and classifications. Rebecca Lipscomb, INX’s Director of Global Affairs, takes us on a tour of the most recent changes in global regulatory requirements for metal printing and packaging. She’ll cover the latest changes in GHS classifications as well as provide a glimpse into what we can expect to see in the next 12 months. Inks 101 by Alex Folloso of INX International Alex Folloso, Director of Metal Deco Technology for INX International takes in depth look at the ink chemistries used today for metal decorating. The history of the inks used in metal packaging goes back more than a century when the first lithography machines began using color to distinguish brands on grocery shelves. During this webinar we will present an overview of the ink making process, review different ink chemistries and their applications, and provide an update on industry trends and regulations.

Coatings 101 by James Robinson of Sherwin Williams

James Robinson, Technical Director Global Food, Sherwin- Williams, takes a deep dive into the chemistry of coatings used today in the metal decorating industry. Coatings are the key to the versatility, longevity and dependability of metal packaging. During this webinar, you’ll learn about the history and future of the coating industry from tried and true options, to new coating development for improved performance and more environmentally sound options.

FUNDAMETALS Newsletter

[ 14 ] Q1 2023

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