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The article discusses the many ways of labeling parts and assemblies. The most cost-efficient way to go is still the old self-adhesive label. Labels are important, as they can warn customers of opening hazards or inform them about maintenance procedures. They also can show whether a product meets environmental, industry, or consumer standards. INSET: Machine Automatically Label Wire, Cable.

The article reports on the effort of produce department managers in supermarkets to look for alternatives to price look-up stickers (PLU). The stickers are the main source of identification of fruits and vegetables at checkout. Cashiers rely on PLU to ring up produce items at their correct price. Yet PLU have pitfalls. Their limitations are becoming more evident as the selection of fresh produce multiplies, along with the growth of organic produce. These limitations led to the development of the process called natural light labeling, also known as fruit or vegetable etching. Unlike stickers, the process results in an edible mark that will not fall off, according to its inventor Greg Drouillard, director of laser technology at Durand-Wayland, LaGrange, Georgia.

Presents several new-and-improved bumper stickers.

The article presents the technical process of using a stylus for probe applications on machine tools and for traditional kinematic inspection. It examins the effectivity of a ceramic hemispheric styli used for measuring deep features and bores for rough surfaces. It also highlights the importance of adhesive wear which involves permanent transfer of workpiece materials. INSET: CALIBRATING STYLI.

The article discusses the uses of several hardwood flooring adhesives including Modified Silicone Polymers (MS+), polyurethanes and acrylics. It offers suggestions on determining adhesives to be used for various types of wood flooring products. It provides recommendations in considering specific adhesives which include using the proper trowel, comparing square footage and understanding the meaning of the moisture wording on the adhesive label.

The article presents information on the Lebone Paarl Label, that offer specialty wine label papers, including Superkote, with unrivalled ice bucket properties, opacity and application qualities. It presents views of Henk Jacobs, general manager of Lebone Paarl Label, on creating impactful pressure sensitive labels (PSL). It mentions that Paarl Label offers access to a range of pressure sensitive label substrates including coated and uncoated self-adhesive paper, polypropylene and polyethylene.

The article offers information on the StickerYou. an e-commerce business launched a StickerYou: The Store located in Toronto has printed and installed decals of varying designs and sizes to provide a background for wide-format museum graphics that illustrate the history of adhesive stickers.

Presents railroad models-related news items, as of December 2002. Reflective decal material for model railroad applications offered by the C.A.B. company; Software released by Abacus Software Inc., Chaotic Software and Dekasoft; 'The Atlas Track Catalog,' published by the Atlas Model Railroad Co.

Presents a list of tips from the restorer Don Taylor concerning the proper way to remove bumper stickers from an automobile. Importance of using gentleness while lifting the corner of the sticker; Use of water and soap in the sticker-removal process; Benefits of waxing the bumper after a sticker has been removed; View that politicians are adverse to distributing easy-to-peel-off stickers.

Discusses a marketing company called Fruit Label Co., which sells advertising on the stickers found on supermarket produce. Success that Ask.com experienced when its mascots were featured on 175 million bananas, oranges, and apples; Data on finances, including the profit margin of the company in 1999; Difficulty in processing the orders, since the stickers are applied by hand.

The article reports on the financial performance of the Pasadena, California-based adhesive labels and products maker Avery International. The profits of the company dipped to about $48 million in 1986 after years of increasing revenues. According to the author, Avery's flat earnings can be attributed to the strong dollar and high research and development and marketing costs for new products. The steps being considered by the company to increase its profits are discussed in the article.

The article reports on the introduction of Industrial Stickers by Avery Adhesives for marking prices on products, affixing display material to windows, and for other purposes having mainly to do with sales.

Discusses some of the innovations in pressure sensitive adhesives (PSA). Development of a label that would simulate the look of applied ceramic labeling on a clear glass bottle; Role of PSA in the multilayer construction of a membrane switch; Properties of pharmaceutical adhesive/film.

The article focuses on the attributes to the development of meter/mix systems for adhesive sealant resin formulations in industries. Factors to consider in choosing a meter/mix equipment includes its equipment application and formulation, the equipment's system solution design and the equipment's chemical compatibility. The article also provides tips on how to ensure the appropriate material turnover for cartridge dispensing system.

The article offers information on decorative label techniques including special-effect inks and coatings, high-definition plate technology, and 3D printing for flexible packaging. Topics discussed include offering opportunities for branding and consumer experience by decorative labels, use of cold-foil adhesive, pigmented coatings, and glitter coatings, and ultraviolet coating.

The article offers brief information on several adhesives and tapes including the ClearCut™ portfolio of pressure-sensitive adhesives from Avery Dennison Label and Packaging Materials, the Re:Close Tape ™ from Essentra Packaging, and the Multipack Solution from 3M.

The article presents questions and answers related to automobile driving and care including how to get rid of sticker glue, what M-way signs on the roadside mean and running in new cars.

The article offers information on the Mercian Labels Ltd., manufacturer of adhesive labels. It informs that the company is an international producer of high-end security labels including the Label Lock and Gammatex ranges. It reports that the company was acquired by Geoffrey Waldmeyer Associates Ltd., supplier of plastic and metal C-TPAT security seals. Hugo Gell, sales director of the company, discusses the future aspects and growth of the company.

The article offers information related to the California-based Sticker and sticker related product maker Mrs. Grossman's Paper Co., which is celebrating its 35th anniversary in 2014. Topics discussed include foundation of the company by Andrea Grossman, use of state-of-the-art prepress, printing and distribution facility and technological innovations by the company, and views of the company's chief executive officer Jason Grossman on the product development policies of the firm.

The article announces the winners of the 2014 MIP award including EC Washout Watchdog Porta-Pit Container, EX Capital Safety Self-Retracting Lifeline and EX Hilti HIT-Hy 200 Adhesive Anchor System.

The article discusses the challenges when it comes to creating the appropriate label material for durable goods. It states that pressure-sensitive labels provide critical information for end users, and manufacturers must conform to requirements based on the type of product for which the label is being created. It details several solutions to help address label selection and validation challenges including consultative approach and analytical testing.

The article evaluates several floor installation materials including HENRY'S 391 Sticker commercial carpet adhesive from Ardex Engineered Cements company, Medium Density Fiberboard (MDF) Laminate Floor Mouldings from Bengard Mfg. company, and state-of-the-art automatic floor welder from Sinclair Equipment Co.

The article offers information on ways to enhance ones extra income. It states that one can startup with a side business of any household item or personal usage goods. It mentions that one must not charge more than 25 percent to 35 percent of the cost if an item were new and prefer buying preprinted stickers to save time.

The article focuses on the author's view on using plastic Post-it Flags to determine the designated routes of cars on his Batline RR, a model railroad. It says that he uses flags with different colors, trimmed in various shapes, and labeled with company initials to help operators identify them. It also adds other flags for various designations including flags for interchanges and empty cars, flags for cars with visible load, and flags for privately owned cars coming via an interchange.

The article reports that Line is an extremely popular messaging application in Japan, Indonesia, Taiwan and Thailand, the four countries that make up two thirds of the company's users. On average, Line users in those four countries spend more than four-and-a-half hours in the application each week. Line boasts a Swiss army knife of services, including music, television, games, stickers, taxi-hailing and grocery delivery.

The article reports on plans of garment accessory maker Cosmo Group, to manufacture narrow fabrics. topics discussed include demand by lingerie manufacturing industries for narrow fabric expected to increase, Cosmo Group providing accessories like offset printing, adhesive labels, thermal print and heat transfer, views of Mohammad Shahriar, director at Cosmo Group, on expected business growth in 2016.

The article reports on the financial growth of online sticker retailer, Fischer & Co.

The article offers brief information on handmade stickers to be used on envelops, cards and packaging.

The article offers brief information on handmade oval label stickers.

Introduces adhesive labels for refrigerated and frozen foods. Instructions on how to use the labels; Use of adhesive-backed paper for the prints; Web site for downloading the labels.

Features various designs of stickers, stamps, tags, embossing and other embellishments available in the U.S. market as of May 2004. Crafters die-cut machine from AccuCut Systems; Class A Peels design stickers from Stampendous; Fun tags from Tops Malibu.

The article discusses the role of film labeling technologies and techniques for the flexible packaging market and mid-web converters. The narrow- and mid-web converters are seeking new and innovative technologies to become more competitive. It cites advancements of the narrow Web Technology to meet customer demands for single-serve, carry-away packs, and easy-to-open packages with unique seal/reseal closures using laminating adhesives.

The article offers information on the Relatch portfolio of peel and reseal labeling products launched by the Mactac Performance Adhesives Group.

The article evaluates products used in day to day life including a rake-shaped broom, divided laundry bag, and a dry-erase tape.