Label Academy Master Class: Inks, Coatings and Varnishes
THURSDAY, 27 SEPTEMBER
ROOM 12, CONFERENCE CENTER
PRICE: $700
Understand how inks, top and barrier coatings, primers and varnishes are being adapted and applied to modern narrow web converting operations using: offset, flexo, letterpress, screen and combination technologies. Gain a clear understanding of how ink components interact with drying and curing technologies. Current legislation, including ink migration, will also be addressed, along with how to establish adhesion testing and quality assurance procedures.
This 4.5-hour master class will be presented by leading experts from the field of ink and coating technology. It is organized by the Label Academy, the global training program for the label and package printing industry.
The price includes the master class, refreshments, lunch and a copy of the text book ($129 if bought separately).
For everyone's benefit, seating is strictly limited. Please book early to avoid disappointment.
THU 27 SEPTEMBER
9:00 AM Introduction to inks, coatings and varnishes
- Understanding why different inks are used for different printing processes
- Exploring how inks are manufactured, handled, stored and used
- The impact on end use applications and requirements
Speaker:
Andy Thomas-Emans | Strategic director | Labelexpo Global Series
9:25 AM Understanding label and package printing inks
- What are the different components of an ink or coating and why are they all used?
- The differences between solid and liquid inks and using different print technologies
- The relationship between inks and substrates
Speaker:
Dr. Paulo Vieira | Research and Development Director | Flint Group Narrow Web North America
9:55 AM Ink drying and curing: the key to faster speeds, web handling and finishing
- Accelerated drying: heat, chemical reaction or radiation curing
- Curing using ultra-violet light (UV), light-emitting diodes (LED) and electron beams (EB)
- Drying high speed water-based and solvent inks
Speaker:
Jonathan Sexton | Marketing Manager, Energy Curing Products Europe | Sun Chemical
10:25 AM Manufacturing for quality, performance and printability
- Understanding why different manufacturing technologies are required
- Measuring, milling, testing and packaging/storage
- Manufacturing and storage of food packaging compliant inks
Speaker:
Kevin Green | Technical Sales Manager | Pulse Roll Label Products
10:55 AM Break with tea and coffee
11:10 AM Special coatings for impact, security and added value
- Adding functionality to a label surface with special coatings
- Using coatings to bring decorative value to labels
- Specialty coatings: metallic, food contact, LED, in-mold labeling and digital
Speaker:
Shawn Scheel | Applications Team Leader | ACTEGA North America
11:35 AM Understanding in-house ink logistics
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Automated ink dispensing and recycling of press return inks
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Color matching inks
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Dealing with traceability requirements
Speaker:
Anne Lourens | Co-Owner and Managing Director | GSE Group
12:05 PM Networking lunch
12:30 PM In-house testing of inks for on-press and end-use performance
- Pre-press ink proofing system
- Assessing rub and environmental resistance
- Setting up a quality assurance system
Speaker:
Sean Kohl | Director of Global Sales | Testing Machines, Inc.
1:00 PM Legislation and health and safety issues
- OSHA and FDA regulations and migration ordinances
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Regulatory requirements for handling inks, solvents, and pressroom chemicals
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FDA clearance options where ink migration occurs
Speaker:
David Sarvadi | Partner | Keller and Heckman LLP
1:30 PM End of master class
Thank you to the Label Academy sponsors:
