Over and Under
Primers, coatings, and over print varnishes (OPVs) are used pre- and post-print for function and haptics.
Keeping Clean
Antimicrobial coatings continue to gain ground in the graphic arts, with current popularity...
Look to the Floor
Traditionally considered a wide format application, the increased interest in floor graphics for social distancing instructions and messaging has print providers with expertise in other areas—think flexography (flexo) and dry and liquid toner—asking how they can get involved. Media manufacturers and converters have answered the call.
Turn Down the Heat
The evolution from conventional UV to cooler, UV LED curing brings reduced power consumption, lower heat requirements for curing, longer lamp...
A Hard Look
Grand View Research, an analyst firm out of San Francisco, CA, found that the global wood and laminate flooring market size was valued at USD 63.01 billion in 2019 and predicts a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.3 percent from 2019 to 2025.
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.
A Logical Choice
Clothing manufacturers in the t-shirt space look to direct to garment (DTG) printers as a means to decorate products.
Welcoming Innovation
Manufacturers with rich histories in product development and research are often tasked with ushering in new technology, despite the familiarity and comfort of existing practices, to keep up with customer demand and market trends. Savvy business owners embrace change and invest heavily in research and development (R&D) facilities.
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.
Live, Work, and Play
In business since 1947, Igloo began as a metalworking shop with the goal of transporting clean water to a worksite in what would be the first beverage cooler. The manufacturer quickly gained...
