Formulating Modern Eco-Solvent Inkjet Inks

We all have witnessed the constant evolution in the inks industry (gravure to flexography, expensive to cost-efficient, low to high speed). And now, with increasing demands for more functionality (higher print quality,better adhesion, faster drying) and wider substrate compatibility Inkjet printing is fast turning into the go-to printing method! Further, the need to move away from hard solvents, is driving the popularity of eco-solvent inkjet printers in particular.

But with fast-paced evolution in digital printing, do you have the right skills & tools to stay in the game? Join the course and:

• Reduce your R&D time with better understanding of raw material selection, formulation techniques, and manufacturing methods


• Move away from hard solvents & formulate eco-friendly solutions better by understanding the needs of today’s eco-solvent market


• Ease your transition to inkjet printing & stay ahead of the competition by capitalizing on Terence’s vast practical experience in digital ink formulations

• Managers of inkjet ink laboratories and technicians


• Formulators wanting to get a better understanding of inkjet ink formulation


• R&D specialists in ink formulation industry looking to move towards eco-friendly solutions

The following sections will be covered during this session:

• Latest raw materials in the market used in formulating eco-solvent inks
• Pigments, dyes, binders/resins, solvents, dispersants, and other additives


• Techniques for formulating more environmentally safe inks with commercial examples of eco-solvent formulations


• Performance criteria on different printed media / substrates


• Manufacturing methods and equipment, and ideal work flows
• Wide format printing on machines like Mimaki and Mutoh and Roland


• Helpful references: Globally positioned raw material suppliers


• 30 Mins Q&A session - ask your questions directly to the expert!