by Ed Crutchley, Plastics Decoration Technology Watch The most sought after features in plastics decoration either are a tactile surface feel or the visual impression of depth. These can be achieved by many methods, and new or evolving materials and processes for these are appearing almost every day. Often, attempts are made to protect new ideas by taking out intellectual … [Read more...] about Recent Innovation in 3D and Tactile Effects in Plastics
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Ask the Expert: Inkjet Printing
By Stephen Chrisos, Inkcups Now How is the inkjet printer industry evolving? Promotional and industrial products are being printed with inkjet technology more than ever before. The introduction of a white ink was a giant leap forward into the evolution of the inkjet market. Increased adhesion from new ink formulations also provides the ability to print on a wider range of … [Read more...] about Ask the Expert: Inkjet Printing
Q&A: Optimizing Inkjet Printing Quality
By Scott Sabreen Question: We UV inkjet print on polycarbonate using multiple-color printheads inline. We started printing a new product and have inconsistent quality. Buying multiple inks is too costly. Can you offer suggestions? Answer: The problem you describe is common. There are several viable solutions, one of which originates from the pharmaceutical industry. As … [Read more...] about Q&A: Optimizing Inkjet Printing Quality
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by Scott Sabreen, the Sabreen Group Question: What is the difference between Continuous Inkjet and Drop-on-Demand Inkjet? One of the earliest inkjet technologies, dating back to the mid-1980s, is termed Continuous Inkjet (CIJ) printing. At that time non-contact CIJ was used for general purpose printing of variable information on flat packaging and direct mailing (paper stock, … [Read more...] about Inkjet Printing
The Direction of State-of-the-Art Inkjet Technology
by Annette M. Sharon As home computer inkjet printer prices sink below the magic $100 mark, the explosive growth of the inkjet industry has manufacturers, materials suppliers and plastics decorators breathlessly anticipating the latest breakthroughs. The "Inkjet Set" Conferences, tradeshows and other gatherings of inkjet aficionados are growing in size and frequency every … [Read more...] about The Direction of State-of-the-Art Inkjet Technology