Kala Adopts New Surface Quality Measurement Method for Better Vendor Compliance
Kala is a technological leader in flexible packaging finishing and printing and was built on the principle of continual improvement through process innovation. So when Kala had plans to improve bonds in a lamination program, they contacted Brighton Science to consult on the best ways to understand...
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Identification of a Non-Obvious Contaminant on Polymer Film
A major packaging company was having intermittent problems heat sealing a film used to package paper products. Dyne pens, used to measure surface energy, showed no differences between a “good” film, one that heat sealed appropriately, and a “bad” film, one that did seal correctly.
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Monitoring the Application of a Barrier Coating on the Inside of Paint Cans
Surface energy measurements have many obvious uses; however, some are not so straightforward. A manufacturer of high-quality consumer paint containers who prides itself on being meticulous with its product quality desired to refine its existing surface energy measurement processes. The company...
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Supplier Quality Assurance for Circuit Board Printing
Supplier quality can be a major concern to an OEM. Questions arise: What specifications pertain to the supplier to ensure reliable products? How can OEMs guarantee the supplier is accurately sending what is needed? What supplier quality checks should OEMs put in place? Communicable specifications,...
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