EFI(TM) has extended its range of versatile options for the wide-format market with the introduction of its thermoforming digital UV-curable ink, enabling signmakers and printing companies to print direct onto thermoplastic sheet materials, which can then be formed into deep draw, high elongation parts with excellent retention of hue and opacity. Formulated for use in the EFI VUTEk® GS2000 Pro-TF and the VUTEk GS3250 Pro-TF, pre-decorating with this new ink eliminates former labour-intensive, costly methods such as hand airbrushing used when working with shaped and irregular surfaces.
EFI's VUTEk GS-TF thermoforming ink's elongation capabilities are enhanced by its high opacity on a broad selection of materials, including PETG, acrylics, polycarbonates, polystyrenes and PVC, plus derivatives and mixes. This makes it ideal for applications including custom-formed signs, packaging, point-of-purchase displays, vending panels, automotive and recreational vehicles, consumer and promotional products, and many more. The extended colour gamut is complemented by its ability to withstand heat forming, cutting and routing without cracking, chipping or losing adhesion, with moisture resistance and a durable life resulting in long-lasting graphics.
These new inks are designed to remove the limitations of working with thermoformed applications, opening new routes to productivity for businesses wanting to generate revenues and gain a competitive advantage from high impact signs and graphics. Designed to be used with EFI's 3.2m VUTEk GS3250 Pro-TF and 2m VUTEk GS2000 Pro-TF, finished graphics benefit from the eight-colour plus white ink-set and variable dot greyscale print capabilities resulting in outstanding image quality and strong, accurate colours.
"EFI's introduction of thermoformable UV-curable inks, and the machines in which to use them, offers printers new opportunities for bringing digital printing's strengths to a broad range of innovative applications," said Barney Cox, printing industry consultant. "This means that printers can offer customers high impact, short run, versioned and customised imagery that has an added dimension, appealing to the increased desire for personalised products."
For additional information about EFI, visit www.efi.com
NOTE TO EDITORS: The EFI logo, Fiery, VUTEk and Jetrion are registered trademarks of Electronics for Imaging, Inc. in the U.S. and/or certain other countries. BESTColor is a registered trademark of Electronics for Imaging GmbH in the U.S. EFI and Rastek are trademarks of Electronics for Imaging, Inc. In the U.S. and/or certain other countries. Colorproof is a trademark of Electronics for Imaging GmbH in the U.S. and/or certain other countries.
All other terms and product names may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners, and are hereby acknowledged.
© 2012 Electronics for Imaging
Nothing herein should be construed as a warranty in addition to the express warranty statements provided with EFI products and services. This news release contains forward-looking statements, that are statements other than statements of historical fact including words such as "anticipate", "believe", "estimate", "expect", "consider", "plan" and similar, any statements related to strategies or objectives of management for future operations, products, development, performance, any statements of assumptions or underlying any of the foregoing and any statements in the future tense. Forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause our actual or future results to differ materially. For further information regarding risks and uncertainties associated with EFI's businesses, please refer to the risk factors section in the Company's SEC filings, including, but not limited to, its annual report on Form 10-K and its quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. EFI undertakes no obligation to update information contained herein, including forward-looking statements.
EFI's VUTEk GS-TF thermoforming ink's elongation capabilities are enhanced by its high opacity on a broad selection of materials, including PETG, acrylics, polycarbonates, polystyrenes and PVC, plus derivatives and mixes. This makes it ideal for applications including custom-formed signs, packaging, point-of-purchase displays, vending panels, automotive and recreational vehicles, consumer and promotional products, and many more. The extended colour gamut is complemented by its ability to withstand heat forming, cutting and routing without cracking, chipping or losing adhesion, with moisture resistance and a durable life resulting in long-lasting graphics.
These new inks are designed to remove the limitations of working with thermoformed applications, opening new routes to productivity for businesses wanting to generate revenues and gain a competitive advantage from high impact signs and graphics. Designed to be used with EFI's 3.2m VUTEk GS3250 Pro-TF and 2m VUTEk GS2000 Pro-TF, finished graphics benefit from the eight-colour plus white ink-set and variable dot greyscale print capabilities resulting in outstanding image quality and strong, accurate colours.
"EFI's introduction of thermoformable UV-curable inks, and the machines in which to use them, offers printers new opportunities for bringing digital printing's strengths to a broad range of innovative applications," said Barney Cox, printing industry consultant. "This means that printers can offer customers high impact, short run, versioned and customised imagery that has an added dimension, appealing to the increased desire for personalised products."
For additional information about EFI, visit www.efi.com
NOTE TO EDITORS: The EFI logo, Fiery, VUTEk and Jetrion are registered trademarks of Electronics for Imaging, Inc. in the U.S. and/or certain other countries. BESTColor is a registered trademark of Electronics for Imaging GmbH in the U.S. EFI and Rastek are trademarks of Electronics for Imaging, Inc. In the U.S. and/or certain other countries. Colorproof is a trademark of Electronics for Imaging GmbH in the U.S. and/or certain other countries.
All other terms and product names may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners, and are hereby acknowledged.
© 2012 Electronics for Imaging
Nothing herein should be construed as a warranty in addition to the express warranty statements provided with EFI products and services. This news release contains forward-looking statements, that are statements other than statements of historical fact including words such as "anticipate", "believe", "estimate", "expect", "consider", "plan" and similar, any statements related to strategies or objectives of management for future operations, products, development, performance, any statements of assumptions or underlying any of the foregoing and any statements in the future tense. Forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause our actual or future results to differ materially. For further information regarding risks and uncertainties associated with EFI's businesses, please refer to the risk factors section in the Company's SEC filings, including, but not limited to, its annual report on Form 10-K and its quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. EFI undertakes no obligation to update information contained herein, including forward-looking statements.
