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UV-Printing

UV printing (ultraviolet printing) is a modern digital printing process in which special inks are immediately cured chemically by ultraviolet light. Since the inks do not penetrate the material but instead cure on the surface, virtually all flat or curved materials can be printed directly and with brilliant quality.

Manufacturing Process

In UV digital printing, the ink is applied directly from the print head onto the material. Immediately after ink application, powerful LED-UV lamps cure the ink in fractions of a second - not through evaporation, but through light. The ink fills pores and microstructures and forms a closed layer on the material surface. Scratch-resistant, weatherproof, and immediately ready for further processing. The process works on virtually all materials - from sheet materials such as PVC, acrylic, aluminium, wood, and glass to textiles and flexible films.

 

Advantages of UV-Printing

Material versatility:
PVC, acrylic, aluminium, wood, and even textiles. One printing process, many substrates.

Brilliant sharpness:
Fine lines, crisp typography at small font sizes, clean edges.

Immediately ready for further processing:
No drying time - finishing and laminating without waiting.

Brilliant in backlit applications:
The ideal basis for backlit light frames such as LEDUP, BIGLEDUP, or LINEUP.

Superblack:
UV printing produces a rich, deep black with exceptional opacity - ideal for high-contrast logos, typography, and graphics that make an impact from a distance at trade shows.

 

Note: Printed textiles must be transported rolled, as otherwise visible crease marks will appear in the print.

 

Production Process Step by Step

Ink Application
The print head moves over the material and applies liquid UV ink with microfine precision, dot by dot.

UV Exposure
Directly behind the print head sits a UV-LED lamp that travels in sync and immediately exposes the fresh ink.

Curing
The UV light triggers a chemical reaction. The liquid ink bonds within milliseconds into a robust plastic layer that is permanently scratch-resistant and durable.

 

Conclusion

UV digital printing is the ideal solution when maximum precision, high contrast, and immediate availability are required. The process truly excels with motifs featuring very fine lines, small typography, and strong black elements.

 

 

  

 

Sublimation Printing

Sublimation direct printing is a thermal printing process in which the ink does not sit on the surface but instead becomes gaseous under heat and penetrates deep into the fibres of the material. The ink bonds permanently with the material, resulting in extremely durable, scratch-resistant, and wash-resistant print results.

Manufacturing Process

With sublimation, the motif is printed directly onto polyester fabric and fixed under approximately 200 °C in a calender press. The pigments transfer molecularly into the fibre. The ink sits within the material and stays there.

 

Advantages of Sublimation Printing

Crease-free and foldable:
No visible crease marks, even after multiple transports.

Compactly foldable and therefore compactly packable.

Brilliant in backlit applications:
The ideal basis for backlit light frames such as LEDUP, BIGLEDUP, or LINEUP.

Washable* and reusable:
One motif, many applications.
* 30 degrees, without detergent, gentle cycle, no spin.
Caution: Washing removes the flame-retardant coating (B1 coating).

 

Note: For production-related reasons, the printed fabrics must rest for at least 24 hours after the calendering process before they can be further processed. After printing, moisture slowly returns to the material, which is essential for uniform processing and high dimensional stability.

Production Process Step by Step

Direct Application

The print head sprays the liquid, sublimation-capable ink directly onto the specially pre-treated textile. The ink initially adheres to the surface of the fibre.

Fixation - directly in the printing machine

The textile immediately continues through an integrated heat unit - a fixation unit. At temperatures of 80–100 °C and high pressure, the colour pigments are activated and pressed into the upper layers of the textile.

Final Fixation in the Fibre

In the final step, the material passes through an external calender. Under high temperatures of 180–200 °C and pressure, it is guided over a series of rollers. Through heat and pressure, the ink transitions from a solid to a gaseous state and penetrates deep into the fibres. This is where the ink receives its final fixation and its permanent place deep within the fibre of the print material. This step is decisive for the colour depth and brilliance of the print.

Resting Phase - 24-Hour Acclimatisation

After the ink has been introduced into the fibre, the textile needs time to cool down. During this time, the ink bonds permanently with the material. The material is stored for 24 hours and can slowly reabsorb moisture during this period. The internal structure of the fabric has been subjected to heat and pressure and has the opportunity to stabilise during this time. Only after this resting phase has the textile reached its final shape, tension, and dimensional stability. This step is decisive for consistent quality and precise further processing.

 

Conclusion

Sublimation printing is the optimal choice when flexibility, mobility, and durable textile applications are the priority. With the ink embedded deep within the fibre, crease-free, washable, and reusable prints are produced that are ideally suited for frequent use at trade shows..

 






 

 

Latex Printing

Latex printing is a water-based inkjet process in which colour pigments and latex polymers are applied together to the material and cured by heat into a stable, elastic layer. No solvents, no off-gassing - the print leaves the machine dry and immediately ready for further processing.

Production Process Step by Step

Latex printing is a multi-stage printing process in which the colour pigments are first fixed, then applied with precision, and subsequently fused by heat into a durable, flexible surface. This results in detailed, durable, and versatile print outcomes.

 

Vorteile des Latexdruck

Material versatility:
PVC films, self-adhesive films, backlit films, paper, and textiles. One printing process, many substrates.

Immediately ready for further processing:
No off-gassing, no waiting. The print medium leaves the machine completely dry and can be laminated, cut, packaged, or mounted immediately.

Flexible & tear-resistant:
The elastic latex film is resistant to mechanical stress and remains stable and intact even when rolled.

Colour accuracy & brilliance:
Vivid colours, rich blacks, and a consistent print image.

Laminatability:
 Lamination effectively protects prints from mechanical influences, UV radiation, and weathering, significantly extending their lifespan. At the same time, it enhances the appearance, facilitates cleaning, and enables additional functions such as anti-slip properties or increased chemical resistance.

Flexibly combinable:
Latex prints can easily be laminated onto rigid materials such as acrylic, Dibond, or Forex using self-adhesive films, combining the flexibility of the printing process with the stability of solid substrates.

 

Note: Latex printing works exclusively with roll-based materials — rigid boards cannot be printed directly with this process. This printing process is not used for our fabric prints, as the ink merely sits on the surface rather than penetrating the fibre as with sublimation printing, and the ink density is not as high as with UV printing.

Produktionsprozess in Schritten

Fixation

First, a transparent optimizer is applied. It immediately fixes the colour pigments at their exact position on the material - no bleeding, no blurred edges, even at high print speeds.

Ink Application

The print heads apply the ink in the tiniest droplets with microfine precision - accurately, dot by dot. The result: sharp text, clean contours, and brilliant colour gradients.

Curing

In the integrated heating unit, the water in the ink evaporates completely. The latex particles melt and form a robust, elastic polymer film that is scratch-resistant, flexible, and permanent.

 

Conclusion

Latex printing is the ideal choice when versatility, fast further processing, and consistently high-quality results are the focus. The water-based, instantly drying ink enables efficient production without waiting times and delivers robust, colour-intensive prints with high flexibility. Thanks to the broad range of compatible materials as well as the option for lamination and mounting, the process is excellently suited for durable indoor and outdoor applications.





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