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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...

Printing inks: “More attention to EHS concerns”. Image source: Frank Peters - Fotolia
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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.

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Ferro expands ceramic coatings business

Ferro Corporation has entered into an agreement to acquire Endeka Group, a global producer of coatings and key raw materials for the ceramic tile market.

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Modified acrylic resin as binder for waterborne printing inks on plastic films

Polymers have low-energy surfaces and are difficult to be adhered by waterborne inks due to their higher surface tension. An approach to prepare acrylic resin ...

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Innovative approach to 3D concrete printing

Australian scientists have developed an innovative approach to the 3D printing of concrete using cement and geopolymer binding. The technology has the potential...