Industry News Better performance with high-viscosity inks H
igh-viscosity aqueous inks offer greater colour intensity compared to conventional formulations; a study has found. Dr Chris Phillips and Professor Davide Deganello, at the Welsh Centre for Printing and Coating at Swansea University, investigated the performance of high-viscosity aqueous inks manufactured by Nazdar, compared with conventional ink formulations using Xaar’s Aquinox print heads.
The results were published in the Journal of Coatings Technology and Research. Some key findings were colour intensity increasing by 13% on uncoated and 67% on coated white corrugated substrates, delivering a richer outcome, all while
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requiring less ink, translating to lower energy usage and faster drying times. Also, the increased viscosity of the fluids minimised absorption into substrates, enabling greater colour impact without additional pigment or energy-intensive processes. The findings were shared with the industry during a presentation by Xaar’s group R&D director, Karl Forbes, at the FuturePrint Tech Conference in November 2024.
Mr Forbes said: “The publication of this research validates the incredible opportunities high-viscosity inks and Xaar’s print heads and technologies bring to industrial printing.
“With improved print quality, Formara joins Two Sides campaign
ormara has become the latest ally to join the environmental group, Two Sides as it firms its commitment to sustainability. It has been an important subject for the print company since 2006 when it became one of the first in the industry to be accredited with the Environmental Standard ISO14001.
Now, Formara’s paper is sourced from sustainable suppliers who themselves conform to ISO14001 and the UK Timber Regulations.
By joining Two Sides, it has access
to a large library of co-brandable communications tools, consumer research, industry-leading information, sustainability advice, and events. Russell Turner, marketing executive for Formara, said: “We are delighted to become a member of Two Sides. “Through Carbon Offsetting we balanced our CO2 emissions. However, we are now more interested in avoidance measures and renewable energy generation to help combat climate change and sustain our environment for future generations.”
Campaign manager for Two Sides UK, Josh Birch, said: “Our partnership with them will help us communicate the great environmental story that print and paper has to tell, reaching many brands and consumers through their print on demand, direct marketing, direct mail and fulfilment solutions.”
Two Sides is a not-for-profit, global initiative promoting the unique sustainable and attractive attributes of print, paper, and paper packaging; with member spanning paper producing industry.
Fujifilm acquires new customers at Peak Performance Print events
Grzegorz Szymanko, solution manager for Digital Press Solutions at Fujifilm Europe ran sessions on ‘inkjet economics’ throughout the seven daily events. He said: “I focused on demonstrating how to optimise ink usage on Fujifilm’s inkjet presses.
Fujifilm presented its Peak Performance Print events in November F
ujifilm has racked up 80 new customers from 15 countries after completing its Peak Performance
Print events. Visitors invited to the company’s Print
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Experience Centre in Brussels were given a deep dive into its inkjet technology. The show ran over seven non-consecutive days in November as it gave live, hands-on demonstrations to attendees.
“This is critical not only for controlling costs but also for streamlining production processes and improving sustainability by reducing energy consumption during drying. “Fujifilm’s inkjet presses feature intuitive tools that make it easy to ensure ink is used efficiently, with maximum ink application reserved for the ultra-high-quality jobs that demand it.”
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The study was conducted using Xaar’s Aquinox printheads
sustainability, and productivity, this breakthrough represents a step change in how inkjet printing can compete and excel in a diverse range of applications.”
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