Abstract: Methods are disclosed for applying a protective layer to a can component and for modifying surface properties of a can component, feedstock or tooling. An example method involves: (a) directing a precursor plasma plume at a surface of a can component via at least one precursor plasma gun, where the precursor plasma plume includes an ionized gas and an ionized precursor and (b) treating at least a portion of the surface of the can component with the precursor plasma plume and thereby forming a first layer on the portion of the surface of the can component treated with the precursor plasma plume.

Abstract: A dry offset rotary metal beverage container decorator has a plurality of ink applicators, a plurality of printing plates, and a plurality of transfer blankets. Each printing plate has print surface engaging a corresponding ink applicator of the plurality of ink applicators and receives a quantity of fluid therefrom. Each transfer blanket has an ink receiving surface. Each ink receiving surface sequentially engages each print surface of the plurality of printing plates. The ink receiving surface has a plurality of blanket relief features of a photosensitive emulsion surface.