Month: March 2025

I. Market Size & Growth Dynamics 2024 Market Value: $1.82 billion (Statista, 6.8% CAGR) Segment Breakdown: Ink Type Market Share Key Applications Solvent-Based 68% Food flexible packaging, color boxes Water-Based 22% Pharmaceutical packaging, paper products UV/EB 10% Labels, high-value printing Policy Pressure: CPCB tightens VOCs limit from 250mg/Nm³ to 150mg/Nm³ (effective 2024). Consumer Spending: Per capita packaging…

As a core material in the printing industry, the demand and technological innovation of printing inks directly reflect the upgrading trajectory of India’s printing sector. In 2024, the Indian printing ink market will showcase three major trends: environmental sustainability, functional diversification, and localization. Below is a detailed analysis: 1. Market Size and Structure Market Size: India’s…

Introduction: The Latin American Printing Powerhouse As the largest economy in Latin America, Brazil’s printing market is undergoing structural transformation and rapid growth. According to Grand View Research, the Brazilian custom printing market reached $9.455 billion in 2023 and is projected to exceed $16.287 billion by 2030, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of…

I. Industry Overview & Challenge Landscape According to the 2024 Global Printing Industry Competitiveness Report, gravure printing’s share of the packaging market has declined from 58% in 2015 to 42% in 2023, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of just 1.3%. The industry faces multiple structural challenges: escalating compliance costs due to stricter environmental policies,…

I. Optimization of Plate-making Process: Control of Cell Engraving Precision Screen Line Count: 150-200 lpi for general packaging, and 250-300 lpi for high-precision printing such as cigarette packs. Cell Angle: Double-angle hybrid engraving at 38° (conventional) and 60° (highlight gradient area). Depth Tolerance: ±2μm (needs to be monitored in real time with a 3D laser…

Flexographic printing combined with UV ink technology is widely favored for nonwoven fabric printing due to its efficiency, environmental benefits, and adaptability. However, challenges often arise due to the unique structure of nonwoven materials and the curing characteristics of UV inks. This article provides a detailed analysis of common issues and practical solutions for flexo…

As environmental concerns continue to rise and printing technology advances, water-based ink is gradually making its way into the digital inkjet printing industry. However, many people still wonder: Can digital printing actually use water-based ink? 1. What is Water-Based Ink? Water-based ink primarily uses water as a solvent. Compared to traditional solvent-based inks, its biggest…

Water-based inks and UV inks are two common types of printing inks, with significant differences in composition, drying methods, environmental friendliness, applications, and more. Below is a detailed comparative analysis: 1. Composition and Drying Mechanism Property Water-Based Inks UV Inks Main Solvent Water (10%-30% content) Solvent-free; contains reactive monomers and oligomers Curing Method Water evaporation…

I. Introduction: Technology Advancements Driven by Food Safety With the rapid growth of the global food industry, the safety of food packaging materials has become a major concern for both consumers and regulatory bodies. Statistics indicate that more than 3,000 food safety incidents related to packaging material migration occur annually worldwide, affecting beverages, dairy products,…

As a mainstream process in packaging printing, gravure printing has long relied on solvent-based ink systems. With increasingly stringent global environmental regulations, the replacement process of water-based inks is accelerating. This paper deeply analyzes the key technical bottlenecks in the application of water-based inks in gravure printing and explores solutions and development directions. 1. Fluid…

In the wave of green transformation in the printing industry, the technological competition and market rivalry between water-based ink and solvent-based ink represent the core contradictions driving sectoral change. These two ink systems exhibit significant differences in chemical composition, performance, environmental impact, and economic efficiency, collectively forming the critical paradox of green transition in printing.…

I. Adhesion Failure (Cross-Cut Test <3B) Failure Mechanism:Mismatch between PET surface energy (38–42mN/m) and water-based ink surface energy (45–50mN/m) leads to contact angle >65°. Solutions: Corona treatment: Dyne level increased to 54–56mN/m (power 8–10kW, speed 80m/min). Primer coating: Water-based polyesterurethane primer (dry film thickness 0.8–1.2μm). Ink Formulation OptimizationComponentSpecificationFunctionModified polyurethane dispersionShore A 75–80 hardnessMain film-forming resinEpoxy-grafted…