Novel Printing Concept for Sustainable Packaging

Gravure application

EB curing provides the means for addressing the shortcomings of aqueous gravure inks. Novel UV-cured, water-based polyurethane resins designed originally for use in different coating formulations, attracted the attention of IdeOn LLC, a New Jersey-based company specializing in UV and EB curable products. "Gravure provides great quality and performance, but the emissions issue is becoming prohibitive," notes Dr. Subh Chatterjee, managing partner of the company. "We are looking to take this technology to a new level in order to gain that performance, but in a sustainable, truly VOC-free manner with a noticeably reduced carbon footprint."