In times of surging energy costs, it comes as no surprise that the glass decoration industry is also taking an increased interest in energy-efficient manufacturing techniques. The use of UV-LED technology with screen printing inks is a promising option in this context. In addition to being a potential cost saving factor, however, UV-LED curing enables shorter production cycles and improved process security to be achieved. Furthermore, it offers advantages with regard to environmental and safety aspects, as discussed in this article.
Origin
Ruco, Germany
Journal Title
Glass Worldwide March-April 2014 S20-21
Sector
General
Class
G 4215