3 Gift Ideas for the Woman Who Already Has Everything

When someone already seems to have everything they could want, gift-giving becomes difficult. Instead of stressing about the perfect time to give, why not think a little outside of the box. These three ideas make perfect gifts for the woman on your list who already has everything.

1. A Chance to Blow Off Steam

Let’s face it, women are under a lot of pressure today. Businesses are emerging that cater to the need to let it boil over. Look into dish breaking sessions where you can unload by smashing a place setting or two against the wall. Or, surprise her with a monthly pass to the local shooting range and one of the many attractive concealed carry holsters for women that are available.

2. A Day at the Spa

For women who prefer to recharge in a more peaceful environment, you might prefer to surprise her with a full day spa package. These are just a few of the options you might want to include, depending on your selected spa:

A spa day is an excellent idea for both men and women, so if you are shopping for an anniversary or other romantic occasion, consider making this a couples gift. Arrange child or pet care for the day and head to a spa to relax, rejuvenate and reconnect in a stress-free environment.

3. The Gift of Time

Excessive demands on their time can create undue strain for many women. That is why the gift of time is such an excellent idea. No, you can’t actually give someone more time, but you can take something off their plate so the time is truly theirs. Offer to do something that you know they have been putting off. Maybe it is yard cleanup or having the car detailed. Maybe it’s taking the kids for an overnight camping trip so she can just relax for a couple of days in peace and quiet. Either way, she will appreciate the extra time that is carved out.

With a little planning and careful thought, you can find the perfect gift for the woman in your life who has it all.…

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Industry Improvements to Graphic Printing

It used to be that steel doctor blades were the most efficient way for a printer to produce a high-end graphic. Steel was the only material that was reasonably able to be metered onto a high line screen roll. Plastic blades brought more durability and longevity to blade life, in addition to increased safety benefits, but without the impressive overall qualities that steel brought to the design. Now, there is another option on the market.

Replacing Doctor Blades

Advancements in tip engineering and research developments of polymers have led to the introduction of a non-metallic doctor blade that retains the metering quality typically only found in steel. Whether screen and process work, reverses or fine print, and solids or lines, this new composite has the ability to replace traditional steel blades in the various flexographic printing applications.

Comparing Traditional Performance

Steel has been used as a blade material for the combined stiffness and thinness that could be achieved to create a fine contact point and clean wipe with a high line screen anilox roll. Plastic doctor blades tend to require more width in order to maintain the same rigidity as a steel blade. Plastic is a more safety-conscious option and has more shelf life, but the longer the blade is used, it can change in dot gain and tonal value on high line screen. This makes it more difficult to achieve high-quality graphic requirements.

Introducing Next-Gen Polymers

Next-generation polymer blade combines the best of both plastic and steel placed. They provide precision cutting comparable with steel in demanding applications, as the engineered edge has the rigidity to hold a fine contact area. These blades can deliver metering on high line screens with the result being graphics of the highest quality.

Thanks to improvements in the industry, graphic printing has new potential. With the introduction of the composite blade, flexography will never be the same.…

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