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Cold Foiling

New Processes Provide Decorative Choices by: Jeff Peterson
    Technology Focus   February-March, 2009

     
Cold Foil Technology: Opening New Markets by: Kym Conis
    Technology Focus   November-December, 2006

     
A Closer Look into Foil Stamping and Embossing by: Jeff Peterson
    Special Report   August-September, 2004

     
"In-Line" Becoming the "In" Thing by: Jeff Peterson
    Technology Focus   August-September, 2001

     
Application Equipment at the Dawn of a High-Speed Age by: Jeff Peterson
    Technology Focus   November-December, 1998

     

Diecutting

Foil Stamping/Diecutting on Cylinder Presses by: Staff
    Question & Answer   February-March, 2010

     
One-Pass Embossing and Diecutting by: Metal Magic
    Question and Answer   August-September, 2009

     
Braille Standards Soon to Become Commonplace by: Staff
    Special Report   May-June, 2009

     
Strategies for Optimal Diecutting by: Kevin Carey, DieInfo
    Question and Answer   February-March, 2009

     
Eliminating Static with Diecutting by: Mark Baril, Cut Smart Manufacturing, Inc.
    Technology Focus   May-June, 2008

     
Diecutters Rise to the Challenge as Short Runs Proliferate by: Ralph Pasquariello
    Technology Focus   May-June, 2007

     
Working with In-line Registered Embossing by: Jeff Peterson
    Question and Answer   May-June, 2007

     
Plastic Sheets: Converting a Different Animal by: Jeff Peterson
    Technology Focus   February-March, 2007

     
Stripping Tool Design and Fabrication Considerations in Automatic Platen Diecutting by: Dan Witucki, Advanced Die Supplies
    Technology Focus   May-June, 2005

     
Automated Rule Bending Systems by: Robert L. Carter
    Technology Focus   May-June, 2004

     
Changing with the Times - Technology Advancement in Die Making by: Bruce Byrne, Southeastern Die
    Technology Focus   May-June, 2003

     
Guide to Selecting Steel Rule by: Mark Batson Baril
    Question and Answer   November-December, 2002

     
Diecutter/Diemaker Communication - Success or Failure in Business by: Robert A. Larson
    Special Focus   May-June, 2002

     
Knowing the Ins and Outs of Used Equipment by: Staff
    Question and Answer   May-June, 2002

     
"In-Line" Becoming the "In" Thing by: Jeff Peterson
    Technology Focus   August-September, 2001

     
Should You Have an In-Plant Dieshop? No and Yes by: Robert Larson, President of Larson Worldwide, Inc.
    Technology Focus   May-June, 2001

     
New Innovations Take Center Stage at FSEA Conference by: Staff
    Technology Focus   February-March, 2001

     
Diecutting Pre-Makeready: Racing Toward Success by: John Maddox, Simonds Notting
    Technology Focus   May-June, 2000

     
Capital Equipment - When Should I Buy? by: Jeff Peterson
    Technology Focus   August-September, 1999

     
Who's Making the Rules? by: Mark Batson Baril
    Technology Focus   May-June, 1999

     
What is the ANSI B65.5-1996 & How Does it Affect Me? by: Robert Weidhaas, Jr. of Preco Industries, Inc.
    Question and Answer   November-December, 1998

     
Integrating the Graphic and Diecutting Processes by: Kevin B. Carey
    Technology Focus   May-June, 1998

     
What type of safety standards are available for graphic finishing operations? by: Staff
    Question and Answer   May-June, 1996

     
The Development and Use of Embossing in Steel Rule Cutting Dies by: March Love, Atlas Die, Inc.
    Technology Focus   February-March, 1996

     
What type of system is recommended for storing steel rule dies? by: Staff
    Question and Answer   November-December, 1995

     

Embossing

Makeready and Set-Up for Large Format Combination Stamping by: Staff
    Question & Answer   November/December, 2009

     
One-Pass Embossing and Diecutting by: Metal Magic
    Question and Answer   August-September, 2009

     
Braille Standards Soon to Become Commonplace by: Staff
    Special Report   May-June, 2009

     
Now there is Proof– Foil Can be a Sustainable Choice by: Jeff Peterson
    Special Report   November-December, 2008

     
Storing and Handling Foil Stamping and Embossing Dies by:  
    Question and Answer   August-September, 2007

     
Working with In-line Registered Embossing by: Jeff Peterson
    Question and Answer   May-June, 2007

     
A Closer Look at CNC Engraving Technology by: Staff
    Question and Answer   February-March, 2006

     
Self-Leveling Combination Foil Stamping and Embossing Makeready by: Jim Kingsby
    Technology Focus   February-March, 2006

     
Die Lock-up Holding Tight with the Times by: Jeff Peterson
    Technology Focus   November-December, 2004

     
A Closer Look into Foil Stamping and Embossing by: Jeff Peterson
    Special Report   August-September, 2004

     
Foil Stamping Strengthens Brand Identity - It's a Fact! by: Elliot Young
    Special Report   May-June, 2004

     
Tackling Multiple Pass Registration on a Cylinder by: Jim Kingsby
    Technology Focus   February-March, 2004

     
Tackling Multiple Pass Registration by: Jim Kingsby
    Technology Focus   August-September, 2003

     
Safety Issues With Foil Stamping Presses by: Staff
    Question and Answer   February-March, 2003

     
Knowing the Ins and Outs of Used Equipment by: Staff
    Question and Answer   May-June, 2002

     
The ‘Ins’ and ‘Outs’ of Digital Artwork: What the Diemaker Needs by: Kym Conis
    Question and Answer   February-March, 2002

     
"In-Line" Becoming the "In" Thing by: Jeff Peterson
    Technology Focus   August-September, 2001

     
Decreasing Downtime on Your Foil Stamping Press by: Chris Van Pelt
    Question and Answer   August-September, 2001

     
Awareness of Potential Hot Stamping Foil Challenges by: Jeff Peterson
    Question and Answer   February-March, 2001

     
New Innovations Take Center Stage at FSEA Conference by: Staff
    Technology Focus   February-March, 2001

     
Die Lockup Methods by: Jeff Peterson
    Question and Answer   February-March, 2000

     
Embossing Techniques by: Jeff Peterson
    Question and Answer   November-December, 1999

     
Capital Equipment - When Should I Buy? by: Jeff Peterson
    Technology Focus   August-September, 1999

     
Making That Engraving Choice by: Jeff Peterson
    Technology Focus   February-March, 1999

     
Application Equipment at the Dawn of a High-Speed Age by: Jeff Peterson
    Technology Focus   November-December, 1998

     
What is the ANSI B65.5-1996 & How Does it Affect Me? by: Robert Weidhaas, Jr. of Preco Industries, Inc.
    Question and Answer   November-December, 1998

     
Saving Time on Set-up by: Carla Davenport
    Technology Focus   August-September, 1998

     
What type of safety standards are available for graphic finishing operations? by: Staff
    Question and Answer   May-June, 1996

     
The Development and Use of Embossing in Steel Rule Cutting Dies by: March Love, Atlas Die, Inc.
    Technology Focus   February-March, 1996

     
Photoengraving options for today's graphic finishers by: Staff
    Technology Focus   August-September, 1995

     
How do I get the most out of my multi-level embossing? by: Staff
    Question and Answer   May-June, 1995

     

Film Laminating

Exploring Options with Thermal Film Laminating by: Bob Polanzi, Protect-all
    Question and Answer   November-December, 2007

     
A Closer Look at Laminating Films by: Staff
    Question and Answer   February-March, 2005

     
Solving Film Laminating Challenges by: Staff
    Question and Answer   November-December, 2003

     
New Innovations with Film Laminating by: Jeff Peterson
    Technology Focus   February-March, 2002

     
Film Laminating - Moving into the Automated Age by: Jeff Peterson
    Technology Focus   August-September, 2000

     
Lamination-Taking on a New Face by: staff
    Technology Focus   November-December, 1999

     

Foil Fusing

High Speed Foil Fusing by: By Chris VanPelt, Therm-O-Type
    Technology Feature   August-September, 2009

     
New Processes Provide Decorative Choices by: Jeff Peterson
    Technology Focus   February-March, 2009

     

Foil Stamping

Foil Stamping/Diecutting on Cylinder Presses by: Staff
    Question & Answer   February-March, 2010

     
Makeready and Set-Up for Large Format Combination Stamping by: Staff
    Question & Answer   November/December, 2009

     
New Processes Provide Decorative Choices by: Jeff Peterson
    Technology Focus   February-March, 2009

     
Now there is Proof– Foil Can be a Sustainable Choice by: Jeff Peterson
    Special Report   November-December, 2008

     
Working with Difficult-to-Stamp Surfaces by: Staff
    Question and Answer   August-September, 2008

     
Registered Holograms for Short-Run Work by: Jeff Peterson
    Technology Focus   November-December, 2007

     
Storing and Handling Foil Stamping and Embossing Dies by:  
    Question and Answer   August-September, 2007

     
Plastic Sheets: Converting a Different Animal by: Jeff Peterson
    Technology Focus   February-March, 2007

     
A Closer Look at CNC Engraving Technology by: Staff
    Question and Answer   February-March, 2006

     
Self-Leveling Combination Foil Stamping and Embossing Makeready by: Jim Kingsby
    Technology Focus   February-March, 2006

     
Die Lock-up Holding Tight with the Times by: Jeff Peterson
    Technology Focus   November-December, 2004

     
A Closer Look into Foil Stamping and Embossing by: Jeff Peterson
    Special Report   August-September, 2004

     
Foil Stamping Strengthens Brand Identity - It's a Fact! by: Elliot Young
    Special Report   May-June, 2004

     
Tackling Multiple Pass Registration on a Cylinder by: Jim Kingsby
    Technology Focus   February-March, 2004

     
Tackling Multiple Pass Registration by: Jim Kingsby
    Technology Focus   August-September, 2003

     
Safety Issues With Foil Stamping Presses by: Staff
    Question and Answer   February-March, 2003

     
Knowing the Ins and Outs of Used Equipment by: Staff
    Question and Answer   May-June, 2002

     
The ‘Ins’ and ‘Outs’ of Digital Artwork: What the Diemaker Needs by: Kym Conis
    Question and Answer   February-March, 2002

     
"In-Line" Becoming the "In" Thing by: Jeff Peterson
    Technology Focus   August-September, 2001

     
Decreasing Downtime on Your Foil Stamping Press by: Chris Van Pelt
    Question and Answer   August-September, 2001

     
Awareness of Potential Hot Stamping Foil Challenges by: Jeff Peterson
    Question and Answer   February-March, 2001

     
New Innovations Take Center Stage at FSEA Conference by: Staff
    Technology Focus   February-March, 2001

     
Die Lockup Methods by: Jeff Peterson
    Question and Answer   February-March, 2000

     
Foil vs Foilboard by: Kym Conis
    Technology Focus   February-March, 2000

     
Capital Equipment - When Should I Buy? by: Jeff Peterson
    Technology Focus   August-September, 1999

     
Preventing Air Entrapment and Gassing with Foil by: Paul Miller
    Question and Answer   May-June, 1999

     
Foil Stamping Image Holograms by: Christopher Van Pelt
    Question and Answer   February-March, 1999

     
Making That Engraving Choice by: Jeff Peterson
    Technology Focus   February-March, 1999

     
Application Equipment at the Dawn of a High-Speed Age by: Jeff Peterson
    Technology Focus   November-December, 1998

     
What is the ANSI B65.5-1996 & How Does it Affect Me? by: Robert Weidhaas, Jr. of Preco Industries, Inc.
    Question and Answer   November-December, 1998

     
Saving Time on Set-up by: Carla Davenport
    Technology Focus   August-September, 1998

     
Meeting the Challenge of UV Coatings & Hot Stamping Foil by: Staff
    Question and Answer   May-June, 1998

     
What type of safety standards are available for graphic finishing operations? by: Staff
    Question and Answer   May-June, 1996

     
What are my concerns when overprinting foil? by: Staff
    Question and Answer   February-March, 1996

     
Recovery options for hot stamping foil scrap by: Staff
    Technology Focus   November-December, 1995

     
Photoengraving options for today's graphic finishers by: Staff
    Technology Focus   August-September, 1995

     
How can I stamp a large solid and fine type together in the same pass? by: Staff
    Question and Answer   February-March, 1995

     

Folding/Gluing

Modern Folding and Gluing Technologies Take Their Cue from Innovative Carton Design by: Dan Maurer, Heidelberg USA, and Beatrice Schmitt, Heidelberger Druckmachinen AG
    Technology Focus   February-March, 2010

     
Ancillary Equipment Key to Folding/Gluing Success by: Jeff Peterson
    Technology Feature   November-December, 2008

     
Don't Come Unstuck Over Folding and Gluing by: Uvan Magni, Technical Product Manager, Bobst Group North America
    Special Focus   August-September, 2007

     
Ancillary Systems for Folding-Gluing Equipment Continue to Change by: Staff
    Question and Answer   August-September, 2006

     
Trends and Styles in Folding and Gluing by: Alan Thompson
    Technology Focus   August-September, 2005

     
Working with Pocket Folder Challenges on a Folder/Gluer by: Staff
    Question and Answer   August-September, 2004

     
What to Look for When Making a New Folder/Gluer Purchase by: Staff
    Question and Answer   August-September, 2003

     
Getting Your Folder/Gluer Organized by: Staff
    Technology Focus   August-September, 2002

     
Automation and Computerization with Fold/Gluing Equipment by: Jeff Peterson
    Question and Answer   May-June, 2001

     
Folding/Gluing Folding Cartons - Those Unforeseen Challenges by: staff
    Question and Answer   August-September, 2000

     
Challenges with Folding/Gluing CD Wallets by: Jeff Peterson
    Question and Answer   August-September, 1999

     
What should a buyer look for when considering the purchase of folding/gluing equipment? by: Staff
    Question and Answer   August-September, 1996

     

Green Initiatives

Pathways to Green: An Introduction for the Print Finishing Industry by: Reneé Varella
    Special Report   August-September, 2008

     
Leadership in Paper and the Environment by: Derek Smith
    Special Report   February-March, 2008

     

Holograms

Registered Holograms for Short-Run Work by: Jeff Peterson
    Technology Focus   November-December, 2007

     
The Passing of the Guard - a Tribute to the Entrepreneurs of Holography by: Staff
    Special Focus   November-December, 2005

     
Embossed Holography Made Affordable in Low Production Runs by: Peter Scheir
    Special Report   November-December, 2004

     
Hologram Registration Mark Design by: Terry Gallagher of Total Register, Inc.
    Special Focus   November-December, 2001

     
Holograms Becoming Feasible Option by: Allen Rhody
    Technology Focus   November-December, 2000

     
Foil Stamping Image Holograms by: Christopher Van Pelt
    Question and Answer   February-March, 1999

     
Call Security! Anti-Counterfeit Protection Opens New Opportunities by: Staff
    Technology Focus   May-June, 1995

     

Laser Cutting

Trends in Laser Cutting Applications by: By Tom Hrutky, Creative Director, Laser Excel
    Technology Focus   May-June, 2009

     
New Processes Provide Decorative Choices by: Jeff Peterson
    Technology Focus   February-March, 2009

     

Management Trends

The Top 10 Traps in OSHA Compliance by: Renée Varella
    Management Trends   November-December, 2008

     
Pathways to Green: An Introduction for the Print Finishing Industry by: Reneé Varella
    Special Report   August-September, 2008

     
OSHA Publications and Posters by: Staff
    Safety Forum   May-June, 2008

     
A Lifetime of Customers, Generations of Friends - FSEA Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient: Fred Isler by: Reneé Varella
    Lifetime Achievement Award   February-March, 2008

     
Leadership in Paper and the Environment by: Derek Smith
    Special Report   February-March, 2008

     
Database Marketing is an Art Form by: BMA Knowledge Base, Business Marketing Association
    Management Trends   February-March, 2007

     
Pioneering Territories Unknown - FSEA Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient: John Tinnon by: Kym Conis
    Lifetime Achievement Award   February-March, 2007

     
Improve Productivity on the Shop Floor (Part 2) by: Raymond J. Prince, Senior Technical Consultant, PIA/GATF
    Special Report   November-December, 2006

     
Workplace Safety – Is It a Benefit or a Curse? by: Bill Effron, President, Alco Print Finishers
    Management Trends   November/December, 2006

     
Improve Productivity on the Shop Floor (Part 1) by: Raymond J. Prince, Senior Technical Consultant, PIA/GATF
    Technology Focus   August-September, 2006

     
It's Time to Fine Tune Your Business Insurance by: Provided by Sentry Insurance
    Management Trends   May-June, 2006

     
A Guiding Light - 2006 FSEA Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient - Tom Cullen by: Kym Conis
    Lifetime Achievement Award   February-March, 2006

     
InsideFinishing's 10th Anniversary Celebration - A Snapshot View by: Kym Conis
    Special Report   November-December, 2005

     
Managers: Rid Your Sales Team of Parasites by: Landy Chase
    Management Trends   November-December, 2005

     
Manage the Cost of Quoting by: Dave Fellman
    Management Trends   May-June, 2005

     
Faith in Numbers - The Changing Demographics of the Printing Industry Reflect its Many Challenges and Opportunities by: Richard Romano
    Special Report   November-December, 2005

     
Foil Stamping Strengthens Brand Identity - It's a Fact! by: Elliot Young
    Special Report   May-June, 2004

     
A Man of Vision - Glenn Hutchison by: Staff
    Lifetime Achievement Award   February-March, 2004

     
New Tax Laws Provide Added Incentive for Capital Equipment Purchases by: Staff
    Special Focus   November-December, 2003

     
Sometimes the Easiest Way to Increase Sales and your Bottom Line is RIght Under your Nose by: Mark Porter
    Special Focus   May-June, 2003

     
Identifying Useful Information for Long-term Planning by: David S. Hutchison
    Special Focus   February-March, 2003

     
A Rose by Any Other Name by: Oliver Moesgen
    Special Focus   November-December, 2002

     
Foil vs Foilboard by: Kym Conis
    Technology Focus   February-March, 2000

     
Capital Equipment - When Should I Buy? by: Jeff Peterson
    Technology Focus   August-September, 1999

     
What is the ANSI B65.5-1996 & How Does it Affect Me? by: Robert Weidhaas, Jr. of Preco Industries, Inc.
    Question and Answer   November-December, 1998

     
What type of safety standards are available for graphic finishing operations? by: Staff
    Question and Answer   May-June, 1996

     
How do I begin a maintenance program for my stamping and die cutting equipment? by: Staff
    Question and Answer   August-September, 1995

     

Mounting/Laminating

Challenges with Mounting/Laminating by: Jeff Peterson
    Question and Answer   November-December, 2001

     
Challenges with Mounting/Laminating by: Jeff Peterson
    Question and Answer   November-December, 2000

     

UV Coating

Specialty UV Coatings: The “Finishing Touch” for Off-Line Finishing Projects by: Kris Getty, Henkel Corporation
    Technology Feature   November/December, 2009

     
Guidelines for UV Coating Applications by: Kenneth Corman, Westlam
    Technology Focus   February-March, 2008

     
UV Coatings and Inks by: Staff
    Question and Answer   May-June, 2006

     
Why Do You Need a Radiometer for UV Coating? by: Staff
    Special Focus   August-September, 2005

     
Safety and Handling of UV Coatings by: Staff
    Question and Answer   August-September, 2002

     
Is UV-Coating the Right Choice for You? by: Jeff Peterson
    Question and Answer   May-June, 2000

     
Meeting the Challenge of UV Coatings & Hot Stamping Foil by: Staff
    Question and Answer   May-June, 1998

     
What Sets UV, Aqueous and Laminates Apart? by: Staff
    Technology Focus   May-June, 1996

     
 
 
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