By Paul Uglum, Uglum Consulting LLC Metallic finishes in decorated plastic remain popular with both designers and consumers. The reasons for this are many and include the increased perceived value of the finished part, improved performance in the intended application, replacement of actual metal to reduce cost and weight, and taking advantage of the intrinsic properties of … [Read more...] about Metallic Finishes in Plastic Decoration
Inks
A Real-World Roundtable Discussion on UV Inks and UV Curing
Interview by Jim Raymont, EIT Editor’s Note: An excerpt from this in-depth interview with Nazdar’s team was published in Issue 3 2021 of UV+EB Technology. The full interview is found here. Nazdar team members participated in a real-world roundtable discussion on UV inks and UV curing. This team has 163 years of ink, formulation, print and troubleshooting experience, and … [Read more...] about A Real-World Roundtable Discussion on UV Inks and UV Curing
Ultra Pack UVFP – Low-Migration Ink from Marabu
by Jewlissa Frickey, assistant editor, Plastics Decorating The manufacturing of consumer products such as foods or cosmetic packaging requires deliberate awareness of the strict safety standards set to ensure that human health is not put at risk by any of the ingredients. The printing ink used for the decoration and labeling of these products is no exception. Marabu set out to … [Read more...] about Ultra Pack UVFP – Low-Migration Ink from Marabu
Marabu North America’s UVFP Low-Migration Ink
by Lara Copeland, writer, Plastics Decorating Developer and manufacturer of liquid laminates (clear coatings) and inks for large and grand format digital printing in addition to pad printing inks and other products, Marabu North America is located in Charleston, South Carolina. The company’s coatings are formulated for sign, vehicle/fleet graphics, digital printing, fine art … [Read more...] about Marabu North America’s UVFP Low-Migration Ink
LED Curing of Inks and Adhesives – and Beyond
by Chris Davis, head of sales-industrial systems, IST America Within the field of decorating and graphic arts are several proven and well-documented application and curing methods. Equally, the graphics themselves can be generated on a variety of platforms that provide output that is readily usable and allows for reproducible quality with the desired mechanical … [Read more...] about LED Curing of Inks and Adhesives – and Beyond