NO FLASH IN THE PAN (Laser digital converting presents compe

Laser digital converting's efficiency and flexibility present compelling competition for conventional diecutting.

by Sue Friedman, Editor

WITH ALL ITS flashy trappings, laser digital converting technology could have been hyped to the max. The process, which actually vaporizes material in order to accomplish various finishing operations, is instead quietly edging toward mainstream applications. How deep a niche will it ultimately etch?