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Opening Up to New Markets
The term ceramic usually brings to mind tableware, tile floor, or bathroom surfaces. These are all opportunities for ceramic decoration...
Get by with a Little Help
While digital printing opens up endless possibilities to printing direct to object...
Printing to Low Energy Surfaces
While digital printing technology is advancing to print to almost any surface, inks sometimes require help to ensure proper adhesion...
Prepping for Print
The digital print process is maturing at a rapid pace, enabling its use on more mediums. However, some surfaces require help when it comes to ink adhesion, and this is where primers come into play.
Tile Work
Digital printing’s influence on the decoration of ceramic tiles continues to grow as more tile manufacturers realize...
Holding in Detail
Many objects are printable using sublimation techniques—both direct and transfer dye-sublimation (dye-sub). In addition to fabric, rigid or hard surfaces are decorated with this technology.
Curve Appeal
The latest innovations in digital printing technologies widen the range of substrates supported by print engines.
Focus on Moments
From business to business to business to consumer (B2C) applications, digital print technologies serve a range of industries. Consumer photo printing is one evolving market. With out-of-the box thinking and the equipment and skill set, consumer-focused print companies are set to disrupt the way photographs are viewed and displayed.
Altering Surface Energy
dvancements in digital printing technology enable almost limitless substrate capabilities. However, to ensure success, treatment is often necessary prior to printing, painting, or priming onto low-energy surfaces, like plastic.
Breaking the Glass Barrier
Many smaller—or tabletop-style—UV flatbeds print to glassware. This is a lucrative opportunity for manufacturers looking to expand their capabilities...
