Salvatore Giuffrida explores the challenges involved in decorative printing for the front panels of household appliances
Our homes are increasingly digital, and ever-more connected.
Household appliances can now ‘talk' to us and each other, and can be remotely controlled via smartphones.
The latest consumer durables are fitted with sophisticated front panels and integrated touch interfaces.
This trend creates an urgent need for printing inks that are engineered specifically for the technical challenges associated with printing decorations on these substrates.