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
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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
UV Color Inkjet Printing for Plastics: Technology Developments for Digital Applications
by Scott R. Sabreen This is the first of two articles featuring UV color inkjet printing for plastics. This first issue will present basic process principles, UV inks and surface preparation, and technology advancements. Part 2 will discuss application solutions including equipment selection, ink chemistry/curing, production systems integration, and process control techniques … [Read more...] about UV Color Inkjet Printing for Plastics: Technology Developments for Digital Applications