LED Technology Is Gaining Ground

David Turner summarises its potential in UV-curable inks

Year

2017

Company

Marabu GmbH & Co. KG

Author

David Turner

Categories

Market Segment

Automotive

Credit Cards

Ceramics

Decor

Discs

Electronics

White Goods

Food

Graphic

Hollow glass

In Mould

Labelling

Packaging

Pharmaceuticals

Security

Flat Glass

Flag & Banner

Flooring

Textile

Printing Type

Digital

Flexo

Pad

Screen

Subject

Inks

Curing using UV LED has the potential for energy savings and to have less impact on the environment.

There are strong arguments for and against this statement, but what is abundantly clear is that UV-LED is a viable option for at least some, if not all, situations where UV curing of inks and coatings is required.

LED Technology Is Gaining Ground

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