Getting Better All the Time

In the last few years, use of ultra-violet (UV) and electron beam (EB) inks has continued to grow with the introduction of new curing technologies, better inks, and lower costs for both. UV inks have seen recent, significant growth mostly because of UV hybrid inks, said Don Duncan, Wikoff Color Corp.'s director of research. EB ink is also growing. When once an EB curing unit was cost- and size-prohibitive, EB technology is now at the least a feasible investment. Put it together and the result is a rising demand for UV and EB inks.