Digital Glass Printing
Glass printing covers a vast array of applications from decorative to architectural. For many years glass has been screen printed, as the adaptability of this process in terms of format, size, shape and end-use makes this an ideal solution.
However, more recently, glass printing has embraced the benefits of digital inkjet technology to address the need for single pieces and short runs. Digital printing can be particularly beneficial for glass applications such as imaging on building windows, doors, interior design features, splashbacks and shower screens.
Compared to traditional production methods, digital printing offers a variety of advantages:
Variable data:
The ability to include serial number, date and any other information that can be changed easily between copies or job.
Eliminates screens costs:
In digital printing there is no need for production tools, such as: photo-tools, printing screens or stencils. These costs are eliminated.
Improves time to market:
Digital printing significantly shortens job production time, due to the elimination of the preparation time of the films and screens, as well as the elimination of the extensive set-up times of traditional production equipment. The use of digital printing solutions provides a competitive advantage over other glass processor companies.
Saving capital equipment & labor costs:
Digital printing eliminates the need for various types of capital equipment.
Currently used equipment at the tradinional technique requires an abundance of costly labor, while for the GlassJet operation, only one operator is needed.
Improved yields due to better consistency:
Digital printing is the shortest way from an electronic file to a finished product.
Multi color print:
The ability to print several colors in one print, while screen-printing, requires one screen for each color.
Full opacity control:
The option to apply several different ink thicknesses/coverages on the same job.
Glass printing covers a vast array of applications from decorative to architectural. For many years glass has been screen printed, as the adaptability of this process in terms of format, size, shape and end-use makes this an ideal solution.
However, more recently, glass printing has embraced the benefits of digital inkjet technology to address the need for single pieces and short runs. Digital printing can be particularly beneficial for glass applications such as imaging on building windows, doors, interior design features, splashbacks and shower screens.
Compared to traditional production methods, digital printing offers a variety of advantages:
Variable data:
The ability to include serial number, date and any other information that can be changed easily between copies or job.
Eliminates screens costs:
In digital printing there is no need for production tools, such as: photo-tools, printing screens or stencils. These costs are eliminated.
Improves time to market:
Digital printing significantly shortens job production time, due to the elimination of the preparation time of the films and screens, as well as the elimination of the extensive set-up times of traditional production equipment. The use of digital printing solutions provides a competitive advantage over other glass processor companies.
Saving capital equipment & labor costs:
Digital printing eliminates the need for various types of capital equipment.
Currently used equipment at the tradinional technique requires an abundance of costly labor, while for the GlassJet operation, only one operator is needed.
Improved yields due to better consistency:
Digital printing is the shortest way from an electronic file to a finished product.
Multi color print:
The ability to print several colors in one print, while screen-printing, requires one screen for each color.
Full opacity control:
The option to apply several different ink thicknesses/coverages on the same job.