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CTI launches thermochromic Masterbatch - Powercapsules
CTI has launched its in thermochromic Masterbatch called benzophenone, manufactured in a facility free of FDA
Powercapsules that is expected to help Food Industry allergens or derivatives, and manufactured from materials
and packaging at large. Having achieved FDA compliance not expected to contain genetically modified organism
in target end-use applications, Chromatic Technologies (GMOs), the company said.
Inc. (CTI), a pioneer in the use of temperature-sensitive
inks and coatings based in Colorado Springs, Colorado, ToolStats adds new project
update tracking feature
set out to become
a market leader Michigan based ToolStats, the platform for
in thermochromic managing tooling and manufacturing data via
“Masterbatch." a mobile and web-based application, has released
its newest feature: Project Update Reporting and
In the process,
CTI launched its
own version with
the color-changing capability, calling the process
Powercapsules. Unveiled by CTI in November 2014,
Powercapsules are the result of the company’s
breakthrough chemistry which includes thermochromic
color concentrate pellets. Powercapsules offer customers
the benefits of an enviable let-down ratio, temperature
indication, and powered by new technology that drives
vibrant color and UV stability, all combined with U.S.-
based manufacturing utilizing good manufacturing
practices. CTI’s Powercapsules have been qualified in such Tracking.It allows users to monitor and track the status
popular applications as polypropylene (PP), high-density of any program. The feature also gives information
polyethylene (HDPE), low-density polyethylene (LDPE), about percentage to completion, timing status and
polystyrene (PS) and high-impact polystyrene (HIPS). the project due dates. The additional details are
accessible and easily communicated across the supply
Powercapsules serve to enhance the consumer experience chain via the ToolStats application.
across a diverse range of products including QSR utensils,
soda closures, ice cream spoons, ice trays, baby bath Many manufacturers already rely on data tracking
toys, coffee lids and soup bowls, the company said. CTI to review order status, cycle-time performance and
established three temperatures for use in the plastics product quality, but some now are also digitizing their
industry: 59° F, 64° F, and 104° F. strategies, and producing faster and more accurately
while lowering costs and reducing lost time. Location
Custom temperatures are also available and Powercapsules tracking of molds via the cloud is a key component to
are available in the CMYK and blue colors, which a centralized system, and using an all-inclusive tool
can be mixed to make a virtual rainbow matching management documentation platform will help provide
most Pantone colors. A major accomplishment was the necessary tools to do this. This platform should not
achieved when CTI validated regulatory compliance in only store and share files, but also provide real-time
several categories concerning the food application of updates, issue reporting, custom alert notifications and
Powercapsules including RoHS directives, CONEG and EN GPS location tracking from one centralized system. An
71-3 regulations, Dodd-Frank Conflict Mineral legislation, app option will also allow a shop’s customers to access
TSE requirements, California Proposition 65 legislation, their information via the cloud.
no use of BPA, no use of phthalates, no use of ITX or
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