Digital embossing is a
digital printing
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technology enhancement process. Digital embossing eliminates the need for
printing plate
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s, molds, chemicals, and solvents. The process emits no
pollutants
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or waste and reduces energy use. The high resolution
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enables selective
coating
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with variable thickness and stampless embossing. Digital embossing allows for on-demand printing of as few as one item in thousands of copies.
Digital embossing was invented by Scodix, an
Israel
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-based
startup company
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that produces equipment for print enhancement applications in the commercial and packaging industries. Digital embossing enhancement technology was first unveiled at IPEX 2010 on the Scodix1200™ UV DigitalEmbossing™ press.
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"Andy Tribute says goodbye to IPEX 2010"
,May 26, 2010
Digital embossing can be specified by different print modes.
Preparation
The preparation for digital embossing requires an additional black separation from the image. The accuracy of the process (each sheet is registered optically before printing) enables embossing of complex shapes.
Production time
Digital embossing typically adds two minutes to printing production time.
See also
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Embossing
Emboss or Embossing may refer to:
Materials
The term usually refers to several techniques for creating a raised pattern on a material:
*Paper embossing, the raising of paper and other non-metal products using specific tools to accomplish the task
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References
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External links
Visutech to distribute first digital UV embossing press in Nordic Countries- WhatTheyThink, PR, 14 April 2010
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"Could Happy Days Be Here Again? Optimism at Ipex Portends Potential Industry Renaissance" 20 May 2010
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