Features Printing Wide-format Inkjet
Durst and Serom Create Patternware

Durst Phototechnik AG has worked in partnership with Serom to create Digital Patternware technology that allows inkjet label printers to produce patterns, security lettering and textures on most any inkjet substrates. The patterns printing is done simultaneously with the main printing on the Durst Tau UV inkjet label press.

Digital Patternware forms a print pattern using different heights of digital printing with the Tau UV ink on the surface to form patterns and shapes giving 3-dimentional effects. The various texture effects and patterns change depending on angle of light, and watermark patterns and characters for the security reasons can also be done digitally on the Durst Tau 330 Series platform. Patternware allows for the watermark, variable code, image, pattern or logo to be hidden.

Durst explains conventional technologies used to create textured effects include the lenticular method, engraving or embossing the printing roll or using a specially textured printing medium. The company explains these conventional methods have limitations like lack of accuracy, low productivity and high development cost.