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Q&A: UV Inkjet vs. Traditional Analog Methods of Decorating

by Tim Scully, Engineered Printing Solutions When comparing the differences between traditional printing methods – such as pad and screen printing – and digital inkjet printing, we like to use the analogy of comparing a 1969 Camaro to a 2014 Tesla. They're both cars, and they can both get you where you are going, but the methods of how they work and the cost of operation are … [Read more...] about Q&A: UV Inkjet vs. Traditional Analog Methods of Decorating

Innovating Inkjet Technologies for Plastic Products

by Scott R. Sabreen, The Sabreen Group, and Dene Taylor, Ph.D., SPF-Inc. The demand for digital inkjet printing on three-dimensional plastic products is increasing exponentially. Application challenges to achieving robust operations are the optimal ink chemistry-printhead design, compatibility between the ink and polymeric substrate and curing. This article discusses the … [Read more...] about Innovating Inkjet Technologies for Plastic Products

Premium Metallic Graphics and Wraps Add Sparkle, Value to Products

by Laurie Weller, Roland DGA . In the world of decorated plastics, silver sells. In fact, adding metallic effects to promotional items, smart phone covers, products and accessories can greatly increase their value. Metallic graphics are typically priced 30- to 40-percent higher than traditional CMYK graphics. And they're an easy upsell. When shown a full-color CMYK … [Read more...] about Premium Metallic Graphics and Wraps Add Sparkle, Value to Products

Applying Variable Data with Digital Thermal Transfer Marking

by John Kaverman, Pad Print Pros, LLC What is "variable data marking"? Variable data marking is marking each successive part, or series of parts, with a different image. Examples of variable data include images such as expiration dates, serial or other progressive numbers, bar codes, 2-dimensional matrix codes or QR (quick response) codes, people's names or company … [Read more...] about Applying Variable Data with Digital Thermal Transfer Marking