The custom inkjet solution-design process begins when customers submit specific requirements and product samples. These samples are tested at the EPS facility, printed, and returned for customer review. This collaborative approach transforms the relationship into a partnership where ideas are exchanged and technical boundaries are explored.
Pretreatment is the make-or-break step
Substrate pretreatment is critical for meeting adhesion requirements. The company employs various methods including corona treatment, atmospheric plasma, flame, and primer applications. Some substrates like polystyrene require minimal pretreatment with UV inks, while others such as polypropylene demand extensive process development.
“It is a series of stages that is prudent to follow. If you haven’t dotted your I’s and crossed your T’s with regard to the process, you can find yourself in a position where you have built a machine that does not yet meet customer requirements.”
— Kevin Metcalfe, Applications Engineer, EPS
From monochrome to multi-color, all custom
EPS manufactures machines ranging from basic monochromatic units to complex multi-color systems. Single-pass inkjet technology provides significant throughput advantages while maintaining quality standards and meeting customer specifications through UV-curable inks.