Eco-Friendly Inkjet Printing: Lubrizol at FuturePrint TECH Valencia

Christophe Imbert, Global Marketing Manager Dispersions

As the excitement builds for the upcoming FuturePrint TECH event in Valencia on 28th & 29th February 2024, we look forward to the diverse presentations from industry leaders and innovators in inkjet technology. Lubrizol, a key player in the field, is particularly in the spotlight. Their work in advancing inkjet printing technology, especially in crafting eco-friendly and high-performing inks, is going to be a very engaging presentation.

Known globally for their expertise in specialty chemicals, particularly dispersant technology, Lubrizol will introduce an extensive line-up of innovative additives and materials tailored for inkjet printing. Their new High Stability Dispersions (HSD) are of particular interest, offering enhanced ink stability under challenging conditions, improved reliability for high-speed printing, and greater creative freedom for ink formulators.

Christophe Imbert, Global Marketing Manager Dispersions at Lubrizol, will discuss how the journey of inkjet printers, from their simple monochrome beginnings to today's advanced colour industrial presses, mirrors the evolution of inkjet inks themselves, and how these inks have evolved to meet various printing demands, with a significant shift towards environmentally friendly, water-based formulations in response to ecological concerns.

Christophe will also discuss how the industry continues to navigate challenges in enhancing print quality, speed, durability, and cost-effectiveness and how the need for faster print speeds calls for more resilient raw materials to counteract the stress on the ink. Here, colour pigment dispersions are key, tackling issues in water-based systems, such as ink stability, sedimentation, and printhead clogging, and ensuring consistent colour quality in the final output.

For questions, please get in touch with Lubrizol here and keep an eye out for more updates and from this exciting event!