Digital Printing: Options & Challenges in heavy clay ceramics (2)
In the 6/2019 edition of Zi Brick and Tile Industry International, the first part of this article informed readers about the technical aspects of digital printing systems. This part of the article examines the necessary preparatory work and explains the file creation process. All…
Silver, Titania and antibacterial ceramics: the chemistry point of view
Silver is a noble metal with a long-standing tradition. It is a trace element even present in organism’s tissues. Even though in small quantities, it is also taken by humans through food. Silver is being used in many medical and industrial applications as well as in different…
Ceramic production and antibacterial surfaces: what they are, how they work and possible developments
Due to the recent events that have brought to public attention the increasingly tightening requirements in terms of cleaning and health protection, the ceramic district - that for some time has been offering to the market surfaces with “anti-bacterial properties” - is working…
Formaldehyde, ceramic production and environmental impact: an overview on a controversial chemical compound
The Italian ceramic industry has been involved for years in a very important goal: the reduction of environmental impact on the territory within which it operates. For this reason it is constantly tested in order to prove its right performances as well as to ensure compliance…
Primers for inkjet: mechanisms and functionings
Ceramic industry is today inseparably linked to the use of digital printer machines that involve the use of pigmented liquid inks. These new production systems have therefore required the development of specific mediums able to improve the printing process in terms of definition…
Digital Inks for ceramic production: what do we need to know?
In the last few years the ceramic industry has been rapidly evolving thanks to the progressive digitalization of the processes. The digital ink printing system plays for sure a role of primary importance.