The Evolution of Glass Printing

Creek philosopher Heraclitus once said, the only thing that is constant is change. When it comes to printing onto glass, no truer words have been spoken. That may seem like an odd statement for a material that has been decorated for hundreds of years, but the reality is that the changing legislative...

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Published inCeramic Industry Vol. 168; no. 4; pp. 30 - 33
Main Author Keller, Bob
Format Trade Publication Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Troy BNP Media 01.04.2018
Subjects
Ceramics
Cost control
Decoration
Digital printing
Glass
Hazardous materials
Heavy metals
Inkjet printing
Inks
Lamps
Organic chemistry
Pigments
Polyesters
Raw materials
Screen printing
Stainless steel
Surface decoration
Temperature
Viscosity
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Summary:Creek philosopher Heraclitus once said, the only thing that is constant is change. When it comes to printing onto glass, no truer words have been spoken. That may seem like an odd statement for a material that has been decorated for hundreds of years, but the reality is that the changing legislative landscape and the introduction of alternatives to ceramic inks have resulted in a shift in commercial glass decoration methods. In addition to advancements in screen inks, we can no longer ignore the impact of digital printing methods for glass decoration. As printhead technologies have advanced and inkjet chemistry improved, systems are being designed, built, and now installed that rival traditional screen printing speeds and durability. While the largest print runs are still dominated by screen printing, digital is now a viable option for nearly any market segment. Ceramic inks are made up of metal oxide pigments and finely ground glass particles that literally fuse with the surface of the glass or ceramic when exposed to the high-temperature curing process.
ISSN:0009-0220
2328-4072