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The Easy-Open Pouch: Innovations and Emerging Technologies for Market Growth

This free, one-hour webinar on May 22 offers fresh concepts and ideas on the development of easy-open pouches. General Manager of LaserSharp FlexPak Services, JC Tinoco, is among the panel of industry experts at not-to-be-missed packaging event.
Cartons in Minutes

The flexibility to respond to market conditions without cost penalties is the key to delivering consumer-driven products in the folding carton industry. This article, contributed by LasX Sales Director Mark Philion, from the May/June edition of Folding Carton Industry Magazine discusses the digital revolution in carton manufacturing.
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Design Inspiration: Natural Elements
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Design Inspiration: Wedding Invitation Suites
Laser Processing in Functional Electronics

Learn how lasers simplify the finishing of complex and demanding industrial applications in this month's featured story in Industrial + Specialty Printing, contributed by Dean Laird, manager of LasX's Precision Converting Services Division.
LaserSharp® Technology Featured in Screen Printing Magazine

The article “Making the Cut,” published in the Feb./March edition of Screen Printing magazine, provides an overview of digital flatbed and laser cutting systems, highlighting available options on the market today.
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Design Inspiration: 7 Creative Ways to Use Laser Cutting for Valentine’s Day
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The Latest at LasX: New ISO 13485:2003 Certification
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Design Inspiration: ‘Tis the Season!
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Laser Cutting 101: The Basics of Laser Cut Stencils
Join Us for Lunch at Our Fall Open House on Nov. 14

Together with AzTech Converting and Colordyne Technologies, LasX would like to invite you to a special Fall Open House at their Laser Modules Facility. Join us for lunch and watch live demonstrations of the CDT-1600 Laser Pro, which has been featured this fall at Label Expo and Graph Expo. Email event-news@lasx.com with questions or to register.
LasX and Totani Introduce Integrated Laser Scoring and Pouching Solutions

LasX Industries and Totani America have developed new equipment solutions which deliver inline laser scoring and pouching capabilities to package converters seeking to increase production efficiency and versatility.
LasX Industries, Inc. and Brandtjen & Kluge Announce New Strategic Alliance at GRAPH EXPO 2012

LasX Industries and Brandtjen & Kluge will co-market an On Demand Laser Cutting and Converting Solution for folding cartons and other folded and glued products. The integration of Kluge converting equipment with LasX LaserSharp® technology provides a world class solution for the near digital production of folding cartons.
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Event Update: Laser Processing Demos at GRAPH EXPO 2012
Colordyne Technologies, AzTech Converting, and LasX Industries Present Laser Die Cutting and Printing System at Label Expo

The robust CDT-1600 PC high resolution digital printing system by AzTech combines the unequalled print resolution and speed of Colordyne's CDT-1600 PC print engine with LasX Industries' high-speed laser die cutting system to make the industry's fastest and most affordable integrated printing and converting system on the market today.
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Design Inspiration: Little Details for the Big Day
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Add Value with innovative Packaging
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FSEA Bronze Leaf Award Winner: Less is More
Contract Laser Ablation for High Performance Electronic Components

The Precision Converting Services group now offers accurate laser ablation services utilizing LaserSharp® digital converting technology. This dry, non-contact process removes conductive coatings and metal foils without causing damage to the carrier substrate, while eliminating the masks and hazardous byproducts associated with chemical etching.
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The February/March issue of Inside Finishing, published by the Foil and Specialty Effects Association (FSEA), features a Question & Answer piece on laser cutting for graphic arts/print applications. From factors to consider when designing for laser cutting, to applications for laser equipment, LasX fills in industry professionals on the fundamentals behind this creative finishing technique.
Announcing the FlexPak Services Spring Seminar & Open House

LaserSharp FlexPak Services, LLC is opening its doors on April 26, 2012 for a one-day seminar on laser converting for flexible packaging applications including breathable and easy-open packages, adhesive labels, and security features. Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to experience laser trials and hands-on demonstrations utilizing industry leading LaserSharp® equipment. Free registration is now available.
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LasX is proud to announce the addition of the Precision Converting Services group, to better serve the electronic and industrial markets. With over 22 years of experience in converting, eight of which as Production Manager at LasX, Dean Laird will head the new service group.

The feature article, "Making The Cut" in the December issue of Digital Publishing Solutions magazine takes a look at a variety of cutting solutions for digital print providers. LasX weighs in on laser cutting, illustrating suitable applications for this high quality digital finishing method.
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For the second consecutive year, LasX has been named one of the fastest-growing private companies in Minnesota. With a three-year 79% growth rate, LasX landed at #25 on this influential list of successful private companies.

We sat down with Margie Dana of Print Buyers International to talk about innovative laser die cutting as a versatile finishing technique. Add finesse to printed designs, from marketing campaigns and specialty packaging to event invitations and holiday greeting cards.
LasX Industries Named to Prestigious Inc. 5000 List

LasX was ranked number 2,566 on Inc. magazine’s fifth annual Inc. 5000, an exclusive ranking of the nation's fastest-growing private companies. A three-year sales growth rate of 91% places LasX on the list for the second consecutive year.
Laser Levels Playing Field

This feature story in the June issue of Paper, Film & Foil Converting discusses how a new generation of digital finishing equipment is poised to replace die cutting as a faster, more flexible solution for the production of folding cartons. LasX founder William Dinauer helps shed light on this cutting-edge technology and what it means for the folding carton industry.
LasX Completes Facility Expansion

LasX has completed a 10,000 square foot facility expansion to its White Bear Lake location in order to expand Research and Development activities. New office and production space will be used to further develop LaserSharp® controls features and LightGuide™ software.
LasX Honored at Annual FSEA Gold
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LasX received both silver and bronze awards in the laser cutting category of the FSEA’s 18th annual Gold Leaf Awards. The prestigious awards honor creative and technically difficult works which creatively incorporate foil stamping, embossing, die cutting, or specialty effects. More than 200 entries were submitted by trade finishers and commercial printers from across the globe.
LaserSharp® Technology Highlighted in Manufacturing Engineering |
The cover story “Lasers Enable Medical Manufacturing Innovation” of the May 2011 edition of Manufacturing Engineering, produced by the Society of Manufacturing Engineers, describes how laser digital converting is ideally suited for the creation of miniaturized features in reliable medical devices. LaserSharp® systems provide an accurate, high-speed production solution to the medical industry.