Automark
512.593.7100
www.automarkco.com
Automark, located in Katy, Texas, has introduced Azon digital ink. Azon digital ink delivers maximum flexibility and versatility, allowing for high-quality printing on a wide range of substrates, including plastics, metals and more. Its unique formulation enables layering for three-dimensional effects and Braille applications. This makes it ideal for a variety of industries, especially those requiring tactile features. Additionally, the ink is EN-71 compliant, ensuring it meets safety standards for use on toys and children’s products. Whether a company needs durable, flexible or safe ink performance, Azon’s digital ink is a reliable solution for advanced printing needs.
Diversified Printing Techniques
704.385.5972
www.diverprint.com
Diversified Printing Techniques, Charlotte, North Carolina, has developed pad printing inks, such as the T25 and T200 series, that are designed for printing on complex, 3D plastic surfaces where traditional inks often struggle. The T25 single-component ink is engineered for strong adhesion to low-surface-energy plastics like polypropylene and polyethylene, delivering high-opacity, durable prints. Meanwhile, the T200 series stands out for its resistance to abrasion, chemicals and UV light, making it well-suited for tough industrial or consumer environments. With fast drying times and broad substrate compatibility, these inks enable precise, detailed graphics on contoured or textured parts – from automotive components to medical devices.
Inkcups
978.646.8980
www.inkcups.com
Inkcups, Danvers, Massachusetts, has introduced the TB Series UV Ink line – a durable ink for printing on a variety of different tote bag materials such as non-woven, coated non-woven, polyester, clear PVC and more. The TB Series is available for the Inkcups’ XJET Switch direct-to-bag printer, in cyan, magenta, yellow, black and white and offers unmatched adhesion and the ability to fold and bend the tote bag without cracking or distorting.
Innovative Digital Systems
704.628.7679
www.ids-digital.com
IDS (Innovative Digital Systems), Indian Trail, North Carolina, has announced the release of its premium plastic and metal adhesion promoter, IDSPR 610, a jettable primer engineered to improve UV ink adhesion across hard-to-print plastic and metal substrates. This inkjet solution produces a strong, durable bond, elevating the quality and longevity of critical print applications. Packaged in a practical 1-liter bottle, this promoter is optically clear, ensures a flawless, streak-free finish and is economically friendly. Whether jetted or applied with a roll coater, IDSPR 610 optimizes ink adhesion on challenging substrates, making it the ultimate choice for print professionals seeking unparalleled printing results.
Nazdar
913.422.2255
www.nazdar.com
Nazdar, Shawnee, Kansas, has introduced the 2300 Series UV/UV LED Screen Ink. This ink is tailored to meet the needs of the container market for printing on various glass and plastic bottles used in the packaging of cosmetics, household chemicals and other similar applications. The 2300 Series is a multi-cure inks system and formulated to cure with UV LED with peak wavelength emission of 395 nanometers and traditional UV mercury vapor curing system. The ink has been formulated to meet the processing requirements of the container printing industry, such as adhesion to commonly used plastics, opacity, resistance to commonly used chemicals and speed of cure.
Proell, Inc.
630.587.2300
www.proell.us/en-us
Proell, Inc., with its US subsidiary in St. Charles, Illinois, has launched NoriPUR® screen printing inks with a new NIR-activatable Hardener 047. Specially developed for Near Infrared (NIR) curing, this innovative combination enables ultra-fast curing of two-component ink systems – often within seconds. Suitable for all NoriPUR color shades, this solution significantly accelerates production for many applications, including front panels, beverage crates and metal substrates. The rapid drying process offers a major time advantage over conventional methods, paving the way for faster, more efficient screen-printing workflows. NoriPUR with NIR curing sets a new standard for productivity and performance in industrial decoration.
TAMPOPRINT International Corporation
312.971.7715
www.tampoprint.com/en-us
TAMPOPRINT International Corporation, Chicago, Illinois, has developed a full array of pad printing inks for any 3D material available to print. With 23 standard ink shades, metallic and special colors, TAMPOPRINT offers a solution for every application. The inks are available as one- and two-component inks when higher mechanical and chemical adhesion are required. TAMPOPRINT provides sustainable inks free of cyclohexanone, aromatic compounds and phthalates. As a full service provider, TAMPOPRINT carries a complete line of inks, pads, clichés and machines to fill customer’s needs with 100% process ownership. n