"The decision to specialize
in ink production marks the true birth of the 'Siegweierk' brand," said Siegwerk CEO Herbert Forker.
As recovery continues, raw material concerns grow
During that month, the Israeli military carried out a campaign of mass detentions in the territories, holding over 1,000 Palestinian men in a week and etching ID numbers
in ink on some detainees' arms.
Silencing dissent: the cases of three Palestinian activists targeted by FBI probes show how government agencies may use immigration and counterterrorism measures to crack down on political activity. (Enemies of the State)
Gravure is a process wherein a printing cylinder that contains an image area comprised of a pattern of tiny holes (called cells) runs partially immersed
in ink. The ink fills in the cells, and excess ink is scraped off the OD of the cylinder by a blade.
Rubber rollers in today's printing processes
But the more rapid delivery of the ink onto the substrate has necessitated changes in ink formulations.
"OEMs have typically locked in ink sales through bundling 'tie-ins' with machine servicing," said Mr.
European wide format market is quickly becoming more competitive
SOY-BASED INKS - soy oil and other vegetable-based oils are a promising replacement for some of the volatile petroleum products used as vehicles
in inks. "Soy-based inks are better, but you still can't eat them," one designer says.
Paper: from forests to wastebaskets ... and back!