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Glass has evolved past its traditional uses and has become a modern medium for decorative use through methods such as glass printing. Printing on glass increases the value of glass and allows it to be used in a variety of applications in the industrial, commercial, automotive, interior design, and architectural sectors.
The two primary methods for printing on glass are screen printing and digital ceramic glass printing. With varying degrees of versatility and cost, both procedures provide outstanding outcomes and advantages while utilising various methods, machinery, and inks.
Screen printing has been around for years due to its extreme durability and suitability for both interior and exterior settings. In this method of glass printing, the design is made using a mesh screen and a stencil. Squeegees are used to spread ink across the screen, and the stencils are used to block off some of the glass which allows some ink to pass through to other parts of the glass’ surface. An excellent image, pattern, or design is the result.
Glass can only be printed with a maximum of four colours using screen printing. Each colour has significant setup and preparation requirements, and substantial fixed costs. Screen printing is ideal for high-volume glass printing production in commercial, industrial, and architectural settings.
For glass manufacturers, architects, and designers, the adaptability of digital printing on glass opens a whole new world of possibilities and advantages. UV printing and digital ceramic printing are two methods used for digital glass printing.
Organic inks are used in digital UV printing, which makes use of ultraviolet light to dry the ink onto the glass. In this method, it is possible to mix any number of colours for designs. Architects and interior designers can quickly and affordably print high-quality, customised pictures and designs on glass using digital UV printing. However, in comparison to digital ceramic printing, UV printing does not have as many inks available, and the durability and scratch resistance of the ink is not of the quality as its counterpart.
In digital ceramic printing, ceramic frit, which is nano-sized glass particles mixed with colourful pigments, is added to the inks and fused into the glass. In comparison, the ink used in UV printing is applied on top of the glass. This results in a very thin printed layer covering the glass surface. Digital ceramic printing produces a more durable and sustainable product than its UV printing counterpart.
For design applications of any size, digital ceramic glass printing offers a variety of options and adaptable solutions with nearly limitless creative possibilities. Additionally, digital glass printing allows for a combination of creativity without sacrificing functionality. This cutting-edge technology gives manufacturers the ability to create distinctive designs with a limitless colour palette and include natural effects while saving on set-up times and costs associated with glass printing. The inks used in digital printing provide enhanced functionality for both indoor and exterior settings, including sun control, resistance to glare and reflection, control of light flow, and compliance with durability standards.
Additionally, specialised software tools like the Dip-Energy Printed Glass Performance Calculator allow manufacturers to calculate the energy needed to print a design. These software tools address the environmental impact of the amount of energy glass printing machines consume.
High Performance Glazing digital printing process is a technology that applies ceramic ink directly onto glass in much the same way that an inkjet printer prints onto paper. Ceramic frit designs are fused on to the glass surface during the tempering process.
Digital printing on glass can enhance its uses and value, expanding the possibilities for surface designs that are both beautiful and functional, and for a wide variety of applications.
This versatile product can be applied to glass for a cost effective, low maintenance solution to many design needs. Our Glass products are manufactured with digital ceramic printing which make them highly durable, abrasion-resistant, available in a wide variety of colors and patterns. All of the digital glass printing products are available in laminated, monolithic or insulated form.
Digital glass printing using the ceramic technology is a considerably different approach to using digital UV. With digital ceramic printing, the ink used contains ceramic frit (these are Nanoparticles of glass mixed with colored pigments) and are fused into the glass after tempering. As a result, the ink becomes an integral part of the printed glass. In comparison, digital UV inks are not fused into the glass; rather they are laid down on top of the glass and then cured, creating an ultra-thin printed layer over the glass surface. When comparing the two options, we find that Digital Glass Printing using ceramic technology is the most effective and highest quality method.
Common Applications for Digital Glass Printing
Glass railing
Bird Friendly Glass
Custom laminated glass
Tabletops
Signage
Divider/Partition glass
Kitchen backsplashes
Insulated units
Bus Shelter, Canopies, Boats
Public art
Spandrel
Any architectural project that can be imagined
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Features & Benefits of Digital Glass Printing
Highly durable, long lasting, and abrasion resistant.
Available in a wide range of colors and patterns.
May also be recycled at the end of its useful life.
Available in laminated, monolithic form and as an insulated unit
Can be used as a way of controlling the solar heat gain into a building.
Opening new opportunities for the glass industry
By combining the flexibility and high-quality of digital glass printing with the durability of ceramic inks, digital ceramic printing has created new opportunities for glass manufacturers and architects to offer glass printing services that were previously not utilized. These methods were often not considered because of the earlier technology limitations and costs of production.
Ceramic Glass Printing technology enables a high degree of customization, which creates printed glass designs that are extremely durable and resistant to internal and external conditions. With digital ceramic printing on glass, glass fabricators can print any design their architect and interior designer clients might imagine, on panels of almost any size with complete predictability, repeatability, and accurate color matching.
Digital ceramic printing on glass also supports a wide range of functional requirements, meeting the needs of architects and interior designers to integrate functional performance into the glass elements of their designs. With ceramic inks, numerous performance factors can be achieved and controlled, including light diffusion, light transmission, energy efficiency, shading control, slip-resistance and privacy levels. In addition, digitally printed glass is a recyclable and non-toxic material when using inks that are free of toxic heavy metals, thus offering a sustainability advantage that is an increasingly important consideration in many architectural projects.
Digital ceramic printing on glass also eliminates the typical constraints of traditional screen printing and UV digital printing. The process does not require screens which can be costly, and the files are stored digitally. Therefore, there are no setup, storage, or maintenance costs. And, compared to UV digital printing, digital ceramic printing offers longer durability, enabling more exterior applications.
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