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UV-Curable, Water-Based Inkjet Inks Showing Most Growth in Digital Printing

Each of the main types of inkjet inks has their advantages, but usage of UV and water-based inks is increasing.

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By: DAVID SAVASTANO

Contributing Editor, Coatings World and Ink World

Digital printing is on the upswing, and depending on the application, solvent-based, water-based and UV (or UV LED) curable inkjet inks offer particular benefits. Leading inkjet ink manufacturers say that while each option has its benefits, there are technologies that are showing more growth. Peter Saunders, business director – Digital, Sun Chemical, noted that UV LED is the fastest growing inkjet ink type.      “Most of the inkjet inks we sell today are wide spectrum conventional UV curing tec...

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