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Dual-Cure Inks Spur Growth in the Energy Curable Ink Market

Dual-cure inks, which can be cured with conventional UV as well as UV LED, are growing in popularity with printers.

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By: DAVID SAVASTANO

Editor, Ink World Magazine

Energy-curable inks and coatings have long been an area of growth, as there are numerous advantages that UV and EB curable inks offer, from environmental benefits such as low volatile organic compounds (VOCs) to production advantages such as instant curing. In recent years, UV LED curing has made significant gains in the market, with retrofitting of presses and new installations of UV LED systems becoming more common. Jonathan Graunke, VP of UV/EB technology and assistant R&D director ...

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