Inkjet Drying & Curing

Hardware & Chemistry for fixing inkjet Inks

Thursday 25 - Friday 26 January 2024

Hotel Primus Valencia, Valencia, Spain

COURSE FOCUS

The Inkjet Drying & Curing course covers all of the necessary hardware and ink chemistry for fixing inkjet inks. The course covers drying of aqueous and solvent inks as well as the curing of monomer-based inks. Different possible methods are reviewed including near-infrared (NIR) drying, ultra violet light (UV) curing and electron beam (EB) curing. Course presenters include Adphos, Phoseon, Catenary Solutions and Sherkin Technologies.

The drying section reviews the ink drying process, including adhesion, penetration into the substrate, rub resistance and print quality. The differences in behaviour on porous and non-porous media are discussed. Wavelength, absorption characteristics of inks, typical substrates and coatings are also covered. The advantages and disadvantages of potential ink drying techniques are reviewed.

The course gives an in-depth introduction to the UV curing process and its relevance to digital inkjet printing. The course introduces the fundamental chemistry and hardware required, assessing the pros and cons of each type available on the market. The emerging technique of EB curing will also be introduced, and its potential advantages reviewed.

COURSE OUTLINE

COURSE LEADERS

Volker Nitsche, Technical Assistant/Project Management
adphos Innovative Technologies, Germany

After graduating with a Master´s degree in mechanical engineering at the Technical University of Munich (TUM), Volker joined adphos and can now draw on a wealth of experience in the complex world of adphos drying technology. He is the link between the internal departments and the customers, enriching both with his specialist knowledge. His main focus is on the integration and process optimization of new applications for adphos' outstanding NIR technology.

Rob Karsten, Regional Director EMEA
Phoseon Technology, USA

Rob Karsten is the Regional Director EMEA for Phoseon Technology, the world leader in UV LED technology. He has been with Phoseon pretty much from the beginning and has been responsible for building their business in Europe. Rob was born in Canada to Dutch parents and holds a degree in mechanical Engineering.

Dr Stuart Palmer, Business Owner
Ibis Innovation, UK

After obtaining a degree and PhD in Chemistry (University of Kent, Canterbury, UK), Stuart worked in UV-curing technology at Autotype and Fujifilm SIS (then known as Sericol). He then spent 10 years working in chemical distribution, which exposed him to many other coating technologies. Stuart worked at IGM Resins, a company dedicated to producing raw materials for UV curing, for 15 years before starting his own venture, Ibis Innovation.

Dr Tim Phillips, Founder & Director
Catenary Solutions

Tim Phillips has extensive experience in challenging inkjet integration projects, spending eight years working at Xennia Technology Ltd, the leading inkjet solutions company that was acquired by Sensient in 2015. This involved working with a wide range of companies developing technology for new applications including textiles, ceramics, packaging, décor and functional material deposition for printed electronics and biomedical uses. Tim founded Catenary Solutions in 2015 to bring this knowledge of digital solution development and marketing to a wider audience, working with numerous companies in the inkjet industry since then.

Adam Strevens, Director
i4Inkjet Ltd / Sherkin Technologies

Adam is Founder/Director of i4inkjet Ltd. Firstly, i4inkjet Ltd. provides the inkjet industry patent review subscription publication called ‘Directions’, now in its 24th year. Additionally, i4inkjet's consultancy called 'Pivotal inkjet resources', includes strategic marketing, inkjet technology analysis, inkjet training, and now a comprehensive inkjet market report.