Special Report - FLEXOGRAPHY FOR FLEXIBLE PACKAGING-
Our flexible packaging challenge with water-washable flexographic plates
Koji Suzuki, Photoproducts Technology & Development Dept.
ASAHI KASEI CORPORATION
Printing
Toray appeals reduction of CO2 emissions in printing on flexible packages
through “IMPRIMA”FR
Electronic & Information Materials Division / Toray Industries, Inc.
First sheetfed offset printing press CX104 in Japan starts operation
Kinmei Printing Co., Ltd./Heidelberg Japan Co., Ltd.
Adhesive
Hot-melt adhesives for roll labels contribute to easy peeling properties and no
adhesive residues
Suntory Group / TOYOCHEM CO., LTD.
FILM
Laser printable film ‘Lesire’ can create specific colors by reacting specific
lasers wavelength range without laser sensitive ink and coating
TOYOBO CO., LTD.
Packaging
Impact of the pandemic on packaging
The 84th Symposium of SPSTJ
Three companies established a new company to develop ‘Silky Mould,’ a
highly decorative pulp mold with a smooth texture
MOLDEA
Recycle
Development of recycling scheme by label release film
NEION Film Coatings Corp.
Good recyclable heat-resistant OPS ‘Santoclear M1’ is expected for
microwaveable container use at convenience stores
Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation
Converting Products
New product of ‘Putiputi’ Series, which can cut only the necessary amount by
hand, is now available
Kawakami Sangyo Co., Ltd.
The effect of ‘ASGARD,’ antibacterial and antivirus non-woven fabric with
recycled silver, on COVID-19 and E. coli has been confirmed
Aida Chemical Industries Co., Ltd.
Circular Economy
Making paper-thin sheet of wood from unused Japanese red pine for
reforestation
Yamatowa Co., Ltd.
LIB
Build giga factories in countries that adopt low environment-load power
generation
Supply with PVDF utilizing crude tall oil and in mass balance method
Arkema
Technological Development
Development of high-speed and strong adhesion process of silicone rubber
without chemicals by atmospheric pressure plasma
Sunline Co., Ltd.
Flat Panel Display
The phosphor film for local dimming contributes to wider color gamut,
dynamic range, lightweight, and thinness
Dexerials Corporation
Series
The Story of Polyimide Film
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The Breakthrough of Korea,
Establishing a New Supply Chain
Dominique K. Numakura, DKN Research LLC
