The Future of Direct-to-Object (DTO) Printing – Delivering Automation and ROI By Ken Stack, Executive Chairman, Engineered Printing Solutions When people talk about the future of direct-to-object printing, the conversation still too often starts in the same place: print quality, resolution, color gamut, adhesion, substrate compatibility. For years, that made sense. The technology was still […]
Have you ever run into the problem of producing a printed image with weak coverage on solid areas despite using the right amount of ink? If you have then we have the solution for you. Engineered Printing Solutions’ unique Ink-Saver Ring agitates the ink as the cup slides across the cliché, allowing the ink to […]
Before printing on any parts there are several factors which are of vital importance: ink mixing, product cleanliness and substrate additives. Regardless of proper ink preparation and chemistry, surface contamination, blooming and mold release agents may all interfere with your ability to achieve satisfactory adhesion. The two most important factors that must be addressed when […]
Have you ever looked on the back of an object and seen the recycle symbol? It tells you what material the object is made of. When it comes to plastics, Polypropylene and Polyethylene are considered the two of the most difficult materials to get ink to adhere to due to their relatively low surface energy. […]
Have you ever looked down at a water bottle and wondered how the logo got there? Personally I know I have. Before the colors and image can get put together on the object the first question that needs to be answered is how to choose the right ink for the job. Simply put, ink adhesion […]
Whenever you have a technical problem wouldn’t it be nice to virtually relay the issue to the guy on the other end; without having to explain the details? There are so many times when I wish technical service could see what is on my screen rather than having to figure it out on my own. […]
Pad printing is a thin film process. It starts with an etch depth in the cliché of approx. 25-75 microns and only a fraction of that ink film is picked up by the pad. Of the wet ink, 50% is a solvent that evaporates leaving only a 5 micron dry ink deposit. You can easily […]
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