The CoPilot Max has the capability to run solvent-based inks, and now UV LED cure inks, allowing users the ability to print on coated corrugate, polystyrene, films and a number of other non-porous surfaces.

HarperScientific, a division of Harper Corporation of America, has expanded its available cleaners to include Harper Performance Wash. 

Mactac has announced new additions to its Underwriters Laboratories (UL) approved narrow-format UV inkjet printing portfolio for durable goods labeling, including pre-approval of the use of SCREEN Truepress UV inkjet digital inks on Mactac’s FCD6914 2.0-mil gloss-coated white polyester labelstocks with FAB6914 1.0-mil clear polyester overlaminating film.

Sun Chemical has launched SunCure Accuflex UV, a new UV ink system for primary and secondary food packaging that is not manufactured with Bisphenol A (BPA)-based materials and meets low migration specifications.

Sun Chemical has launched two new UV/EB inks for primary and secondary food packaging that are compliant with the strictest global standards in the marketplace, including Nestlé food packaging requirements and Swiss Ordinance chemical composition requirements. 

Tower Products, Inc., has released its new UV flexographic cleaning product, SmartFlex UV Wash FX.

Magnum Inks & Coatings has hired John Jones as its new technical sales manager for the mid-Atlantic region.

Sun Chemical was honored with a Foil and Specialty Effects Association (FSEA) Gold Leaf Award for its “Innovative Solutions” book during the IADD-FSEA Odyssey Expo held May 18 in Schaumburg, Illinois.

UV ink systems are providing manufacturers with a number of benefits over their solvent and aqueous counterparts.