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Oct 29Thu
Oct 28Wed
  1. FESPA Official News (Signage & Textile Print)38

    FESPA Explores On-Demand Production, DTF and Customisation in Merchandise Printing

    FESPA examines on-demand production, DTF and customisation as the future direction of merchandise printing. The article frames these three factors as the focus areas shaping how merchandise printing evolves. No specific equipment specifications, material grades or financial figures are stated in the source text.

  2. SignLink UK58

    Only Boards Installs CMYUK-Supplied Mimaki and JWEI Digital Cutting Workflow for Board and Signage Production

    Woking-based start-up Only Boards has invested in a full lineup of print and finishing equipment from CMYUK, including Mimaki JFX 200-2513 EX UV LED flatbed printer, Mimaki UCJV330-160 roll-to-roll printer and cutter, Mimaki CG-160FXII Plus cutting plotter, Neolt laminator, and JWEI JCUT Pro1625 digital cutting table.

  3. AcrylicFabWorks Blog48

    AcrylicFabWorks Publishes US Sourcing Guide for Chinese Acrylic Sheet Covering Sizes, ASTM D4802 Specs and Tariffs

    AcrylicFabWorks, the acrylic division of SinoPlastix, has published a US sourcing guide for acrylic sheet and fabricated parts from its ISO 9001-certified Suzhou plant, which casts sheet at 135 tonnes a month in 1–30 mm. The guide maps inch callouts to metric supply sizes, such as 1/4 in to 6 mm, and cites ASTM D4802 for PMMA sheet, HTS heading 3920.51 and Section 301 tariffs. Full sheets are quoted from 10 sheets and parts from 20 pieces per design, with samples in 48 hours and production 7 days from drawing approval.

Oct 27Tue
  1. AcrylicFabWorks Blog58

    AcrylicFabWorks Publishes Pre-Shipment Inspection Checklist for Acrylic Sheet and Parts

    AcrylicFabWorks, the acrylic division of SinoPlastix, released a pre-shipment inspection checklist covering eight checks for acrylic sheet and fabricated parts, including surface defects, thickness, dimensions, flatness, edges, colour, film and labels, and packing. The guide recommends agreeing defect limits, a sampling plan such as ISO 2859-1, and lighting conditions in writing before production to avoid disputes. It also outlines inspector access at the Suzhou plant and a 7-day transit damage reporting window.

Oct 26Mon
  1. Plastics Engineering (SPE - Society of Plastics Engineers)74

    EU PPWR Enters Application: Recyclability, Recycled Content, and PFAS Rules Reshape Packaging Manufacturing

    The EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) became generally applicable on August 12, 2026, introducing harmonized EU-wide rules on recyclability, recycled content, EPR, PFAS, and labeling.

    Manufacturing & Process Note: The PPWR's recycled-content mandates from 2030 will tighten recycled-polymer feedstock availability and require converters to secure verified supply chains; plants should begin qualifying alternative materials and documenting recycled content now to avoid line disruptions.

  2. AcrylicFabWorks Blog68

    SinoPlastix Details Cast Acrylic Sheet Production from MMA Syrup to Inspected Sheet

    SinoPlastix produces Calypto cast acrylic sheet by filling filtered MMA syrup between sealed glass plates, curing in a warm water bath and oven, then filming, inspecting, and trimming on a single line with 135 tonnes monthly output in 1–30 mm. The process controls bubbles, internal stress, thickness evenness, and residual monomer, with thicker sheet requiring longer cure times. AcrylicFabWorks fabricates the same sheet at the Suzhou plant under ISO 9001 since 2020, offering full sheets from 10 pieces and cut panels from 20 pieces per design.

Oct 25Sun
Oct 23Fri
  1. Printweek (Scoped: Wide-Format, Signage & Finishing)20

    Signage Start-Up Plans Significant Spend to Drive Rapid Growth

    A signage start-up is planning a significant spending round aimed at rapid growth, according to Printweek. The report does not name the company or specify the amount, equipment, or materials involved. No further technical or financial details were disclosed in the source text.

  2. Acrylic & Polycarbonate Sheet Giants (Röhm, Covestro, 3A, Trinseo, 3M, Avery)78

    New Method Enables Highly Efficient Recycling of Acrylic Glass, Could Boost Circular Economy

    A new method enables highly efficient recycling of acrylic glass, according to Noticias Ambientales, and could boost the circular economy. The report does not specify the process technology, recovery rates, or commercial partners involved.

    Manufacturing & Process Note: Chemical recycling routes for PMMA determine the viability of closed-loop acrylic sheet supply; plant managers should monitor monomer recovery yields and feedstock purity, as residual additives can raise reprocessing costs and affect downstream sheet clarity.

Oct 22Thu
  1. Large Format Review58

    Drytac Launches PrintDuo 10 mil Double-Sided Printable Film for Window Graphics

    Drytac has globally launched PrintDuo, a 10 mil (250µ) white matte polypropylene/polyester film with 99.9% opacity for double-sided window graphics. The adhesive-free film is compatible with eco-solvent, latex/resin, and UV printing, and pairs with SpotOn Duo, WindowTac, or ReTac Duo mounting adhesives for installation. Its lay-flat construction resists curling and roll memory during printing, finishing, and installation.

  2. Acrylic & Polycarbonate Sheet Giants (Röhm, Covestro, 3A, Trinseo, 3M, Avery)20

    Five Backlit Light Guide Panel Manufacturers in 2026: Advancing Display Brightness Uniformity

    The Des Moines Register profiles five reputable backlit light guide panel manufacturers in 2026, focusing on advancing display brightness uniformity. The source provides no further technical metrics, company details, or equipment specifications beyond the manufacturer count and the brightness-uniformity topic.