Abstract: A method for printing ink on adhesive tape including providing a tape supply roll having tape wound thereon, unwinding the tape from the roll, printing ink on the side of the tape having a release agent, exposing the release agent and ink to a temperature increase to cure, and rewinding the tape onto a reel. A system for printing ink on adhesive tape.

Abstract: An adhesive tape including an adhesive side and a fill strip arranged on the adhesive side covering a center portion of the adhesive side and leaving exposed side portions of the adhesive side on either side of the fill strip. A system for applying a fill strip to an adhesive tape including an adhesive tape supply roll, a fill strip supply roll, a centering guide and at least one tensioner.

Abstract: An apparatus for mixing material in a container includes a platform mounted for simultaneous movement on at least two axes and for supporting a container containing material to be mixed. A motor can be operatively associated with the platform to move the platform on the two axes. A container holding assembly having a vertical extent can be carried by the platform, and is moveable between a closed position in which the holding assembly is positioned proximate the container to retain the container on the platform during mixing operations, and an open position in which the holding assembly is positioned away from the container so that the container can be removed from the platform without lifting the container over the vertical extent of the holding assembly. The platform can be contained within a housing having a low profile opening such that the container can be removed without elevating the container.