This article takes a look at the latest developments in screen-printing decorations. Since the debut of UV-based inks for the decoration of glass and ceramics over 5 years ago, glass and ceramic printers have enjoyed the benefits of switching from ceramic and solvent-based inks to organic UV-based inks. Users have benefited from an increased high gloss level, lead-free formulations, high chemical and dishwasher resistance and the ability to reduce the lehr temperature. This new UV ink generation cures under standard UV bulbs, eliminating the need for expensive and slow gas lehrs or batch ovens. Printers also enjoy UV ink's ability to withstand over 2500 industrial and more than 500 home dishwasher cycles, plus high chemical and abrasion resistance.
