By Terry Clayton, Ph.D., chemist, Summit Analytical There are many companies kicking off inkjet integration projects to shift to or combine digital printing and decoration with analog printing methods. Inkjet already has been successfully integrated into display graphics, ceramic tile, product decorating and marking, and steadily is moving into textiles and … [Read more...] about Digital Inkjet Integration: The Importance of Ink Selection
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Kammann K4 DP for Digital Printing from Koenig & Bauer
Edited by Cori Watkins, contributing editor, Plastics Decorating The Kammann K4 DP (K4 DP) from Koenig & Bauer represents a new generation of dedicated digital direct-to-object printing technology, entirely built from the ground up as a digital-only platform. The K4 DP solely focuses on digital, delivering streamlined efficiency and higher throughput at up to eight parts … [Read more...] about Kammann K4 DP for Digital Printing from Koenig & Bauer
Digital Decorating Personalizes Promotional Drinkware, Boosts Sales
By Hallie Forcinio, writer, Plastics Decorating Economical and eye-catching are two reasons promotional drinkware ranks as the second most popular item (after apparel) sold in the $26 billion ad specialties, or promotional products, industry, according to figures from the Promotional Products Association International (PPAI).1 Drinkware, like coffee mugs, water bottles and … [Read more...] about Digital Decorating Personalizes Promotional Drinkware, Boosts Sales
CDigital’s Digital Heat Transfers
Edited by Erin La Row, editor, Plastics Decorating Heat transfers have long been a technique to decorate products. It’s a process that’s been around for about 70 years, according to Eric Steinwachs, director, sales and marketing at CDigital. Traditional heat transfers use wet ink printing methods like screen printing, flexography or gravure. This process can produce images … [Read more...] about CDigital’s Digital Heat Transfers
Inkjet Printing Decorates 3D Plastic Parts
Digital technology supports short runs and customization. By Hallie Forcinio, writer, Plastics Decorating Digital inkjet printing ranks as a growing option for decorating 3D plastic parts. In some cases, it’s replacing spray, screen and pad printing because it can reproduce high-quality, full-color graphics. It also may play a role in in-mold decoration. Digital inkjet … [Read more...] about Inkjet Printing Decorates 3D Plastic Parts