Loveshaw, An ITW Co.    South Canaan, PA 18459
Dec 15, 2003 MicroJet Alpha Coder (AC) prints alphanumeric characters on corrugated and other porous material and has throw distance exceeding that of high-resolution printers. It provides up to 45 messages in one- to 5-line format with total print height of 1.9 in. and max single-character height of .9 in. Able to produce millions of characters from one bottle of ink, printer is suited for factory environments that require higher-resolution printing.

K-Sun    Somerset, WI 54025
Dec 11, 2003 Labellab® 9600Ki connects to PC or MAC® computer to provide high-resolution labeling. In stand-alone mode, notebook-style keyboard and LCD display facilitate text entry. Powered by ac adapter or rechargeable battery pack, machine prints custom labels in sizes from ¼-1½ in. wide in 360 dpi image quality. When connected to computer via USB cable, it designs custom labels with logos, clip art, graphic files, symbols, and TrueType® fonts.

BAND-IT IDEX Inc., A Unit Of IDEX Corp.    Denver, CO 80216 0307
Sep 24, 2003 Series ID200 identification tag imprinter creates custom tags for valves, cable runs, hoses, pipes, and other equipment. Bench-mount or portable, device is available with imprinter wheels in 5 character sizes from 1/16–1/4 in. high. Features include interchangeable letter wheels and spring-loaded tag securing system. Tag position adjuster optimizes character placement and spacing on tag, while mounting platform locks tags or bands in place.

American M & M    Oshkosh, WI 54903
Sep 19, 2003 Herculesâ„¢ Multicolor Printer offers 25 x 38, 30 x 40, 38 x 52, and 50 x 72 in. print formats. Its 400 W UV curing system utilizes twin lamps in final station. System includes up-front peel control for adjustments and brushless AC motor with inverter-control system on each head. Electro-mechanical or servo drive indexer is available. Hercules allows printers to produce up to 600 pieces/hr, proof jobs after 1 cycle, and simultaneously print 2-sided jobs.

DataCard Corp.    Minnetonka, MN 55343
Sep 18, 2003 Datacard® DuraGard® Optigramâ„¢ security laminates contain digitally produced optically variable devices that are virtually impossible to reproduce. Custom guilloche patterns combine complex line details and wave patterns. Unique holograms and ultraviolet, infrared, or color-shift inks can be added to guilloche pattern for greater card security and complexity. Card issuers can also embed covert laser-retrievable text into laminate.

Iconotech    Clinton, CT 06413
Sep 17, 2003 OPTIMIZER digital case printer features heavy-duty shuttle feed system with throughput up to 60 cases/min. Magazine adjusts to handle any size unerected box ranging from 10 x 12 to 36 x 39 in. Unit will print full graphics, in-spec bar codes, and human readable text on flat RSC cases. Computer generated printing stencil allows exacting placement of high-resolution print anywhere within 32 x 11 in. area. OPTIMIZER prints one side at a time, one color.

Pad Print Machinery of Vermont    East Dorset, VT 05253
Jul 16, 2003 Model XE 13 is a CNC unit with motorized high-speed servo controls on all axes, and Windows-based graphic interface with touch screen. Auto-learn box places machine axes under control of joy stick with which operator manipulates print heads as well as conveyor. Machine will save parameter data to new or existing file. Industrial style PC connects to internet or any LAN, allowing user to download updates and share files with other machines connected to network.

Weber Marking Systems, Inc.    Arlington Heights, IL 60005 4457
Jul 11, 2003 Multiline ink jet coding system, configured with choice of 3 printheads, produces readable bar codes, text, and graphics in heights of 0.5, 0.9, or 1.9 in. Unit offers print speeds up to 325 fpm with various settings up to 300 dpi. Users enter code formats via integrated keyboard or by networking system to PC. Built for industrial environments, compact printhead is made of stainless steel, and ink system is gravity-fed.

Greydon Inc.    York, PA 17403
Jun 06, 2003 T-Max Series thermal transfer printers are designed for multiple-lane, horizontal or vertical form/fill/seal machinery, blister packaging systems, or horizontal continuous flow wrap equipment. Programmable units print bar-codes, other product identification/information, code dates, lot numbers, and expiry dates. They operate at print speeds up to 12 ips and are suitable for applications where products are narrow and fairly small.

Konica Minolta Sensing Americas, Inc.    Ramsey, NJ 07446
Jun 04, 2003 DiALTA Model CF3102 copies and prints both color and black and white documents at 31 ppm, while Model CF2002 copies and prints color at 20 ppm and black and white at 31 ppm. Both can reproduce 2-page spreads, spreadsheets, layouts, and oversize graphics on 12 x 18 in. paper with margins and crop marks. They use polymerized toner and are offered with various optional document-finishing attachments. Applications include production reports, drawings, and specifications.

Weber Marking Systems, Inc.    Arlington Heights, IL 60005 4457
Jun 02, 2003 Waxmark codes using one wax block that is warmed in reservoir until liquid enough to flow to printhead. Suited for in-line, automatic coding of non-porous surfaces, product prints 1–4 lines of high-resolution text and graphics up to 0.5 in. high. Speeds can reach up to 325 fpm, dependant on print height and density. Information may be entered into unit via integrated keyboard, which holds up to 500 messages in its memory. Unit may also be networked to run off PC.

Gross, F.R., Co., Inc.    Stow, OH 44224
May 29, 2003 Multi-zone, variable temperature Varithermâ„¢ Roll utilizes Equatherm® spiral wrap design and offers multiple temperature zones within roll. Custom engineering ensures precise processing temperatures and temperature uniformity within any given zone. Product streamlines manufacturing by eliminating need for secondary processing and maintaining various temperatures across profiled webs.

French Technology Press Office, Inc.    Chicago, IL 60601
May 23, 2003 LOOMPRINTER consists of retractable heating plate, transfer paper unwinding and rewinding system, and control panel with PLC and touch screen. Device synchronizes printing operation with weaving process and allows users to start, stop, or change printing at any time during process. Product also enables side-by-side and simultaneous weaving of 2 weave constructions of differing take-up from one warp composed of identical threads.

Zebra Technologies    Vernon Hills, IL 60061 3109
May 21, 2003 Models LP and TLP 2844-Z are 4 in. direct thermal and thermal transfer desktop printers with Zebra programming language capability and 32-bit RISC microprocessor. Electronics allow triple communications interface, rapid 4 ips speed and throughput, and remote printer management features. System administrator can receive printer alerts via cell or pager, and printer settings can be updated with any web-enabled device. OpenACCESSâ„¢ design allows easy media loading.

NanoInk, Inc.    Chicago, IL 60607
May 21, 2003 NSCRIPTOR(TM) DPNWriter(TM) system allows researchers to build patterns, layers, and structures with virtually any molecule, at resolutions less than 15 nm with spacing as close as 5 nm. System includes closed-loop scanning with low thermal drift, 3-point leveling between scanning plane and sample, and InkCAD control for design, writing, and imaging capability. Environmental Chamber provides integrated temperature and humidity control.

Contech    Goddard, KS 67052
May 08, 2003 Portable SignMasker II applicator/laminator processes various materials such as plastics, vinyl, paper, and foam. Suitable for sign shops, compact design incorporates guide bar alignment for set up and consistent laminating, independent side-to-side tension control, and manual or power operation. Additional offerings include variable-speed, forward/reverse capability, dual rubber rollers, front and rear tables and adjustable nip roller pressure.

Astro-Med, Inc.    West Warwick, RI 02893
May 08, 2003 Utilizing thermal-transfer technology, digital, tabletop QLS-8100 Xe instantly prints full-color labels, tags, pouches, and signs up to 8.3 in. wide at print speeds of up to 5 ips. Unit prints items up to 60 in. long directly from PC and requires no plates or make-ready materials. All data is processed by embedded microcontroller, allowing printer to print variable information labels in true production speed and volume.

Videojet Technologies, Inc.    Wood Dale, IL 60191-1073
May 01, 2003 Videojet DataFlex(TM) TTO, suited for product marking in clean, food-grade operations, ensures product traceability and control. Unit employs bi-directional, clutchless ribbon drive as well as fully automated, digital, real-time coding system. Users are able to program date and time rollovers and offsets and print scalable bar codes, 2D codes, and labels. With 300 dpi resolution, unit has 1,000 m ribbon capacity and runs in intermittent or continuous modes.

Aremco Products, Inc.    Valley Cottage, NY 10989
Apr 25, 2003 Accu-Coatâ„¢ Model 3230B provides high precision screening of co-fired ceramic packages, multilayer hybrid circuits, photovoltaic solar cells, LCDs, and other metallizations. Vertical action die set guarantees print repeatability of ±.0003 in. over millions of cycles. Microprocessor-based control system supports all modes of operation including setup, print/flood, flood/print, and single and double print with paste hopover. Print modes are software defined and easily customized.

Iconotech    Clinton, CT 06413
Apr 16, 2003 MAXIMIZER prints text, bar codes, and graphics on uncoated multi-wall kraft bags, flat cases, die cuts, and blanks. Unit includes vacuum feeder that allows operators to switch from one type of print job to another as well as lift table magazine that holds up to 100 bags or 60–90 single sheet die cuts. It prints one side at a time in one color. Computer generated printing stencil allows placement of print anywhere within 32 x 11 in. area.