Features
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The European Ink Review
European ink manufacturers are navigating raw material concerns and the evolving printing marketSean Milmo, European Editor 03.02.13
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Resins
Novel Lamination Ink Resin
The film printing market from an ink perspective can be further divided into surface and lamination applications.Chien (Charlie) Hsu and Richard Grandke, BASF Corporation 03.02.13
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Conductive Inks and Printed Electronics
The Conductive Ink Market
The printed electronics market is making gains as new applications emerge, and conductive ink manufacturers are seeing more opportunities.David Savastano, Editor 03.01.13
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Conductive Inks and Printed Electronics
Printed Electronics in 2012: The Year in Review
In recent years, the printed electronics (PE) industry has made gains in a wide range of disciplines, from components, materials and equipment to research that have the potential to open up new opportunities. Each year, industry conferences host sp…David Savastano, Ink World Editor 01.22.13
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Packaging Flexo Inks | Publication Offset Inks
Braden Sutphin Ink Celebrates 100 Years of Excellence
For Braden Sutphin Ink, 2013 offers a time to look back on its accomplishments over the years, as well as to look ahead to many more years to come.David Savastano, Ink World Editor 01.18.13
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Mills and Mixers
The Milling Report
Milling and mixer manufacturers are working hard to develop new equipment that meets the needs of the ink industryDavid Savastano, Ink World Editor 01.18.13
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Conductive Inks and Printed Electronics | Graphic Arts Coatings | Inkjet Inks and Toners | Marking and Pad Printing Inks | News Inks | Packaging Flexo Inks | Packaging Gravure Inks | Publication Gravure Inks | Publication Offset Inks | Screen Inks | Sheetfed Inks | Specialty Inks | UV and EB Inks
2013 U.S. Ink Directory
From 3M to Zeres, Ink World’s annual U.S. Ink Directory provides comprehensive information on more than 200 U.S. ink manufacturers, including major products and key contacts.Staff 01.18.13
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Packaging Flexo Inks | Packaging Gravure Inks
Converters, Brand Owners Slow to Utilize Low Migration Inks
European ink producers have been expanding their portfolios of low migration inks in response to continued public anxiety about contamination of food products by chemicals used in packaging. Leading ink manufacturers in Europe like Sun Chemical, Fli…Sean Milmo, Ink World European Editor 01.18.13
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Packaging Flexo Inks
How Green Will My Planet Be
To turn “Anthropocene” into a green era When the Nobel Prize chemist Paul Crutzen popularized ‘Anthropocene” as a geological term that serves to mark the evidence and extent of human activities that have had a significant i…Dr. Gilles Catherin, Siegwerk 11.16.12
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Inkjet Inks and Toners | Packaging Flexo Inks
Ink Manufacturers Showcase Innovations at Labelexpo 2012
Labelexpo Americas 2012 offered plenty of new developments for the label and narrow web market, and ink manufacturers were on hand to showcase new products and meet with attendees. Sun Chemical introduced a wide range of solutions for the narrow w…David Savastano, Editor 11.16.12
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Additives | Energy-Curable Materials | Flushed Colors and Pigments | Inkjet Inks and Toners | News Inks | Packaging Flexo Inks | Packaging Gravure Inks | Publication Gravure Inks | Publication Offset Inks | Resins | Sheetfed Inks | UV and EB Inks | Vehicles and Varnishes | Waxes
NPIRI Technical Conference Examines Future Opportunities
Past NPIRI award honorees gathered to honor Jonathan Graunke and Rick Krause after they received their awards during the NPIRI Technical Conference: from left, Maurice Carruthers, Rich Bradley, Lisa Fine. Joe Cichon, Rick Krau…David Savastano, Ink World Editor 11.16.12
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Additives | Waxes
The Waxes and Additives Market
Ink manufacturers are looking to waxes and additives suppliers to help them improve performance.David Savastano, Ink World Editor 11.16.12
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News Inks | Publication Gravure Inks | Publication Offset Inks | Sheetfed Inks
The Publication Ink Market
The Internet and the economy have impacted the publication field, as publishers try to find the balance between printed and online content.David Savastano, Ink World Editor 11.16.12
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Energy-Curing Equipment | UV and EB Inks
The UV/EB Report
Energy curing technologies continue to enjoy growth, particularly on the packaging side, and ink manufacturers are developing new technologies to meet the needs of their customers.David Savastano, Ink World Editor 11.16.12
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Inkjet Inks and Toners | News Inks | Packaging Flexo Inks | Packaging Gravure Inks | Publication Offset Inks | Sheetfed Inks | UV and EB Inks
The Year in Review
Ink manufacturers report that 2012 brought higher sales, but concerns over publication and commercial printing and the overall economy remain.David Savastano, Ink World Editor 11.15.12
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Testing, Color and QC
Ink Companies Ally with Equipment, Software Suppliers on Color Systems
More high powered branding, changes in shopping patterns and new regulations in sectors like pharmaceuticals are accelerating the need for even more effective color management in packaging in EuropeSean Milmo, European Editor 11.15.12
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Additives | Energy-Curable Materials | Energy-Curing Equipment | Flushed Colors and Pigments | Metallics and Special Effects Pigments | Mills and Mixers | Resins | Testing, Color and QC | Vehicles and Varnishes | Waxes
The Buyers' Guide
From adhesion promoters to zinc oxide and attritors to waste management services, Ink World’s Annual Buyers’ Guide has everything you may need, as well as important information on suppliers, distributors and trade associations.Staff 09.27.12
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Flushed Colors and Pigments | Packaging Gravure Inks | Publication Gravure Inks | Publication Offset Inks | Sheetfed Inks
The Chinese Ink Market
The Chinese printing ink industry continues to enjoy growth, driven by packaging and increased opportunities for environmentally friendly products.David Savastano, Ink World Editor 09.24.12
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Additives | Energy-Curable Materials | Flushed Colors and Pigments | Metallics and Special Effects Pigments | Resins | Waxes
The Raw Material Report
While the costs and availability of many raw materials have stabilized during 2012, there remain reasons for concern for prices and supply during the coming year.David Savastano, Ink World Editor 09.24.12
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Packaging Flexo Inks | Packaging Gravure Inks
Economic Conditions are Helping Push Sustainability Forward
Sluggish economic growth in Europe, with many European countries currently experiencing double-dip recessions, is hampering progress toward greater sustainabilitySean Milmo, Ink World European Editor 09.24.12
