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Ashley Bray

  • Editorial Director, Optec Displays, Inc.
New York
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Customer Demands Are Driving Innovation in Pressure-Sensitive Media

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By Ashley Bray
| Wide Format Impressions Verified
Calls for variety, ease of use, and more sustainable options in pressure-sensitive products are leading the way. Pressure-sensitive laminates and media are a cornerstone of the printing industry. They are characterized by an adhesive that is activated by light pressure rather than heat, water, or solvents. Pressure-sensitive laminate (also known as cold laminate) is a protective film that adheres to surfaces via applied pressure and is ideal for use with heat-sensitive substrates.
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The Latest in Liquid Lamination

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By Ashley Bray
| In-plant Impressions
New innovations promise to make liquid lamination a more attractive option for printers. Ask a wide-format printer whether they prefer film or liquid lamination, and the answer is likely to be film. If they’ve tried liquid lamination at all, they usually complain that it’s messy, tricky to apply, and requires a lot of space for drying. But the narrative is changing thanks to a new generation of equipment and coatings as well as a more attractive cost structure.
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The Latest in Liquid Lamination

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By Ashley Bray
| Printing Impressions Verified
New innovations promise to make liquid lamination a more attractive option for printers. Ask a wide-format printer whether they prefer film or liquid lamination, and the answer is likely to be film. If they’ve tried liquid lamination at all, they usually complain that it’s messy, tricky to apply, and requires a lot of space for drying. But the narrative is changing thanks to a new generation of equipment and coatings as well as a more attractive cost structure.
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