Although resin or latex ink and printers have been around for more than a decade, they are among the print technologies that have undergone the most significant and rapid evolution in recent years, and now it’s time to take another look at this versatile print technology.
Breaking down the types of inks and what they’re used for helps match the application to the best print technology.
Understanding how materials work with specific print and ink technologies is a key foundation of product development.
Watching for — and responding to — disruptive technology and changing consumer interest factors into business decisions every day.
Applying only the precise amount of ink necessary to produce your required results is the obvious way to save on this budget line item.
Here’s one way of adding new products while using concepts, technologies, and even software you are possibly already familiar with.
One of Inkcups’ latest inks is intended for drinkware and can be used without pretreatment. The other allows for printing onto flexible plastic products without cracking or chipping. Both are engineered and manufactured in the United States. PRINTING United Booth 2011.
The company’s new products, including a printer/cutter and dye-sublimation printer, were judged best in their categories in the prestigious SGIA Product of the Year competition. New ink sets from the company also had a great showing in the competition. PRINTING United Booth 4616.
Two new machines — both using Mutoh’s new MS41 Eco-Solvent inks — provide increased ease of use, high-quality printing and high productivity. Both systems offer a maximum print width of 64 inches, and are available in four- and seven-head configurations. PRINTING United Booth 4404.
INX International’s display will present UV-curable solutions, natural water-based inks using sustainable ingredients, and more.
