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In-Mold Labeling Trends and Technologies
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Turnkey systems for IML with full system demonstration as a deliverable

August 14, 2015

Injection Molded Part | IML-QPC system for margarine containers and lids | Molded on StackTeck Mold

In the 1990’s, StackTeck started building turnkey In-Mold Labeling (IML) systems the hard way, with a designed-from-scratch mechanical robot to insert the labels.  As project volumes increased, it quickly became apparent that collaboration would be needed with a leading IML robotics supplier to ensure optimal productivity with a quick production startup.  Such collaborations led to […]

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High cavitation IML systems with 16+ cavities

August 7, 2015

Injection Mold | Conventional 2×16 StackCup Mold | StackTeck

StackTeck Systems Limited started building In-Mold Labeling (IML) molds in the 1990s, typically with just 2 or 4 cavities in a single face mold.  As the market for IML products developed, many applications required higher productivity. This led to the adoption of stack molds to run IML parts, using specialized mold and robotics innovations.  In the […]

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Advanced IML Systems Technology

June 12, 2015

Technology Presentation: “Advanced In-mold Labeling (IML) Systems Technology to Minimize Cost”. First presented at the AMI Thinwall Packaging 2015 Conference, by Jordan Robertson of StackTeck Inc. Key topics include the part cost savings and reliability of high-cavitation IML container molding systems, including stack molds and simplified robot systems, made possible by custom hot runner solutions for IML stack molds, and the additional part cost savings via Ultra-thin TRIM (Thin Recess Injection Molding) molding technology

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IML Decoration for Ultra-Thinwall Packaging

December 17, 2014

Technology Presentation: “In-Mold Labeling Decoration for TRIM™ Ultra-Thinwall Packaging”. First presented at the IMLCON 2014, by Jordan Robertson of StackTeck Inc. Key topics includes a technology review of patent-pending TRIM™ (Thin Recess Injection Molding) process, and the associated cost benefits. Includes multiple production examples of TRIM™ in combination with In-Mold Labeling (IML) solutions.

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IML Trends and Technologies blog

Welcome to StackTeck's blog on leading edge In-Mold Labeling trends and technologies. Insight from StackTeck's IML specialists, as well as experts from leading IML suppliers around the globe.

IML applications Expertise

StackTeck- NPE News Release Next Gen TRIM 2As a pioneer and industry leader in delivering In-mold Labeling solutions, StackTeck offers the widest range of molds, systems, and end-to-end services for thinwall Containers and Lids.

Award-winning IML Projects

IMDA-gold-award-StackTeckStackteck has been awarded with the the In-Mold Decorating Association (IMDA) award four times in the last decade. Check out our list of IMDA Awards for benchmark IML designs and projects.

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