Mutoh provides detail on anticipated 3D UV inks
Mutoh has announced the immediate availability of its new CMYK stretchable UV inks called 3D UV. Specifically developed for Mutoh’s Zephyr 65 UV inkjet printer, the Mutoh 3D UV ink offers 200% elongation capabilities, making output fit for wrapping on 3D curved, riveted or corrugated surfaces.
This new non HAP, zero VOC and odourless ink will cover a wide range of roll-to-roll applications and is also suited for rigid printing. Available in one litre bottles, the 3D UV inks are covered by Avery Dennison’s ICS Performance Guarantee. Mutoh said it expects certification by other media manufacturers to follow.
“The new 3D UV inks are an addition to our existing 2D UV and dedicated Traffic Sign inks for the Mutoh Zephyr printer platform,” said Arthur Vanhoutte, president of Mutoh’s European operations. “The new inks are suitable for existing solvent users or industrial users with a focus on 3D wrapping, looking for roll and rigid compatibility and offering the flexibility to immediately laminate and apply prints. Thanks to their extreme stretchability, they will allow the same application flexibility for fleet applications as conventional solvent printers, a feature not available on competitive high-end industrial UV systems.
“As our 3D UV inks do not contain any VOCs and finished prints are odour-free, they will offer the same possibilities as water-based printers for indoor applications such as in-store decoration, branding, promotion and wayfinding,” Vanhoutte concluded.