Printing inks

Printing inks: “Brand owners and graphic designers are always looking for new effects”. Image source: adimas – Fotolia.com
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Printing inks: “Brand owners and graphic designers are always looking for new effects”

Ray Verderber, technical manager, Metallic Pigments and Powders, at Eckart America Corporation, speaks about the challenges and drivers of the printing ink market.

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Printing inks: “Market Shift in UV-Curable Formulations”

As Ray Verderber, technical manager, Metallic Pigments and Powders, at Eckart America Corporation, points out, the constant updating/changing of rules and requirements from regulatory authorities and non-governmental...

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Interview: “We didn’t see any sign of reduction in demand”

Inkmaker is headquartered in North Italy, which has been one of the hotspots of the Covid-19 pandemic in Europe. CEO for the Asia-Pacific business, Roberto Guerra, speaks about how the company implemented...

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Photosensitive ink formulation and inkjet printing on flexible PET substrate

A paper proposes an alternative way to produce photochromic Ag:TiO2 films compatible with industrialisation and with soft substrates.

Interview: “Sustainable solutions for all inks ingredients”. Image source: gunnarassmy-Fotolia
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Interview: “Sustainable solutions for all inks ingredients”

Compliance with regulatory laws and industry guidelines are keeping ink companies busy. Janet Preston and Anabelle Elton-Legrix of Imerys are convinced that a clear identification and qualification of...

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Printing inks: “More attention to EHS concerns”

"The regulatory landscape in Asia makes this region the most dynamic place in the world,” says Eric Zhang, Market Development Manager for Eastman Coatings Solutions, in our interview.

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Photoinitiators: A “run” on substitutes

The shortage of photoinitiators poses challenges for the printing ink industry. We spoke to Dr Jörg-Peter Langhammer of EuPIA about the supply shortages and ...

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Interview: “The environment keeps changing and we need to adapt”

At the annual EuPIA conference in April, Heiner Klokkers, Chairman of the Management Board of Hubergroup, took over the position as chairman from Herbert Forker....

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“The printing and coatings market in Turkey demonstrates a progress close to European market trends”

Toyo Ink recently announced to buy land in Turkey for the expansion of R&D and production capacities of its Turkish subsidiary. We spoke to Yakup Benli, CEO of ...

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Printed microelectrode arrays on soft materials: from PDMS to hydrogels

Scientists lately presented a new method for developing soft MEAs as bioelectronic interfaces.

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Potential short supply of photoinitiators used in printing inks

As has been the case during the past few years, the consistent supply of raw materials remains a concern for ink manufacturers. The latest issue relates to a ...

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Siegwerk expands presence in Latin America

With the acquisition of Tupahue Tintas, a Brazilian provider of inks, varnishes and solvents for flexo and gravure printing, Siegwerk further strengthens its ...

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Toyo Printing Inks purchases land to expand business in Turkey

Toyo Printing Inks Inc., a manufacturer of inks and coatings in Turkey, has decided to purchase approximately 62,000 sq. m. of land for the future expansion...

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Siegwerk opens new production facility designated for inkjet inks

Siegwerk has just expanded its Technical Center in Annemasse (France) with a new production facility for inkjet inks.