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Newsletter Issue 10SEPTEMBER 2019
GlassPrint 2019: strongest-ever technical line-upOrganised by ESMA and “Glass Worldwide”, the eighth GlassPrint conference and exhibition returns to Düsseldorf, Germany on 27-28 November 2019.
With Epson, Fujifilm Dimatix, Konica Minolta, Kyocera, Memjet, Ricoh, Seiko, Toshiba Tec, Xaar and many others attending, TheIJC 2019 is the meeting point of the inkjet industry. Over 60 speakers will present their research on core inkjet technologies on 29-30 October 2019 at Crowne Plaza Düsseldorf. Several hundreds of developers, innovators and decision makers are expected to join the event to peer into the future of digital printing and assess its impact on various manufacturing processes.
As Europe’s only event dedicated to hollow and flat glass printing for decoration as well as function, GlassPrint attracts international glassmakers, decorators, end users, OEMs, suppliers and brand owners to the easily accessible Radisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel. The two-day programme provides a unique platform to discuss the latest innovative advances in screen printing, dynamic strides in digital print technology and new techniques such as direct to shape or container printing.
Powered by glasstec, GlassPrint 2019 features even more technical presentations than the last event in 2017, which was deemed an outstanding success by a record audience of over 200 attendees from 28 different countries. This year, among the first-time presenters are ChemStream, InkCups, Lüscher, SPS TechnoScreen and Tecno5, an affiliate of Cerve.
To complement the technical sessions, topical keynote addresses by experts representing the industry’s leading bodies will offer cutting-edge information on sustainability, energy savings and CO
2 emission reduction.
Previous GlassPrint participants include senior personnel from ABInBev, AGC, Apple, ARC, Ardagh, Corning, Deco Glas, Diageo, Guardian, Heinz, Libbey, Nokia, Nestlé, NSG/Pilkington, O-I, Saint-Gobain, Schott, Sisecam, The Absolut Company, Verallia and many more.
The online registration is now open inclusive of all conference presentations, networking dinners and a tabletop exhibition area featuring leading suppliers of inks, pre-press technology, printing equipment and supplies. Limited space also remains in the exhibition area. Please visit www.glassprint.org for the conference complete programme and registration.
Inaugurated in 2014, TheIJC (The Inkjet Conference) has established itself as the focal point for learning and discussion between all those who want to make global connections and share thoughts on inkjet innovation. Each year hundreds of participants leave the event with a head full of ideas, new partnerships and a complete technology update. The conference looks at a chain of events starting with the core technology and following through the integration to the market application. Each development or evolution in the core technology is assessed against the application and the market requirements. Some core technology developments will revolutionise the application, whilst the same core technology development will be irrelevant in another market. With over 60 presentations, TheIJC covers all areas and explores the links between them.
The event opens with plenary sessions before dividing into three tracks. The plenaries cover printhead innovation and feature the latest developments from the world’s leading manufacturers. Track One covers hardware and software; Track Two is for fluids and analysis; Track Three stages research and innovation. Delegates are free to move between tracks and are encouraged to vote for the best speakers.
The long list of presenting and exhibiting companies includes: 3M, Added Scientific, Adphos, Agfa, Allnex, Amazon Filters, Archipelago Technology, Arcolor, Armor, Arranged, BYK, BASF Colors & Effects, BASF Personal Care & Nutrition, Baumer Inspection, ChemStream, Clariant, Cobetter, ColorGATE, Dantec Dynamics, DataPhysics, Digital Direct, Dr. Hoenle, DSM, DuPont Advanced Printing, Encres Dubuit, Epson, Evonik, Formulaction, Fraunhofer ENAS, Fujifilm Dimatix, Fujifilm Imaging Colorants, Gardner Denver Thomas, Global Graphics, Global Inkjet Systems, Hahn-Schickard-Gesellschaft, Hamamatsu, Hapa, Heraeus, ImageXpert, Industrial Inkjet, Integration Technology, Inuru, iPrint, Kao Collins, KIWO, KNF, Kodak, Krüss, Kyocera, Lambda Technology, Lubrizol, Marabu, Megnajet, Memjet, Meteor Inkjet, Nazdar, Netzsch, Notion Systems, NTS Group, OIKE, Pall, Phoseon, Print-Rite, Rex-Tone, Ricoh, Rochester Institute of Technology, ROKI, Seiko Instruments, Siegwerk, Soliton, Sun Chemical, Tiger Coatings, Toshiba Tec, Toyo Ink, Trijet, UMS, University of Cambridge, Ushio, VKT and Xaar.
Since 2014, The Inkjet Conference is supported by drupa and opens the doors to core technology that is on display at the world’s no. 1 printing exhibition. All delegates to TheIJC 2019 will receive a free one-day ticket to drupa 2020.
The final conference programme and delegate registration is available at www.theijc.com.
Inkjet world meets at the sixth edition of TheIJC in Düsseldorf
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SEPTEMBER 2019 - ESMA Newsletter 1
A couple of weeks ago I read an article in anewspaper concerning the so-called “Great Pacific Garbage Patch”, a huge area in the Pacific Ocean where, according to estimations, 80,000 tons of garbage has accumulated over the years. And 99% of this rubbish consists of plastic. Of this again, around 6,400 tons consist of particles <5 mm, fitting the definition of microplastics.
Microplastics are quite persistent in nature and can already be found in fish or fish-eating animals like sea birds etc. In addition, once part of the food chain, microplastics are already detected in the human organism. And neither the effects of microplastics on the environment nor on human health are well understood.
For these reasons the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) decided to take a closer look at the issue, and in March 2019 they published a proposal on the “restriction of intentionally added microplastics”.
LABELLING AND REPORTINGIn case you ask yourself now: “So what? What do I have to do with that?”, you might reconsider. Polymers (i.e. plastics!) are a relevant component of many formulations for coatings and paint – binders, additives etc. After application, the polymer particles are usually part of a film, which does not fall under the definition of microplastics. Also, a release of particles is usually not part of the function of a coating or an ink. For that reason, a ban on the use of microplastics in coatings and paints is not intended. But since the release of microplastics from
coatings and paints is expected – mostly from waste disposal and the cleaning of equipment, the ECHA proposal asks for duties concerning labelling and reporting.
Labelling: According to the proposal, paints and coatings containing microplastics have to be labelled with information regarding the correct disposal of waste as well as the cleaning of equipment to minimise releases to the environment. As with other information on the label, this information has to be written in the officiallanguage of the member state of the EU, where the product is placed on the market.With this requirement the ECHA expects areduction of emissions to the environment.
Reporting: The proposal asks for a reporting requirement, which should enable the European Commission to gather data concerning the use of microplastics in coatings and paints.
Formulators of coatings and paints will be subject to the labelling requirement, while the reporting requirement also addresses all downstream users. If the restriction comes into effect, there will be a transitional period of 18 months for the information requirement and of 12 months for the reporting requirement.
EFFECTIVENESS AND FEASABILITY?Personally, I am not so sure about the effectiveness and the feasibility of the measures suggested by ECHA. Labels, thanks to different legal requirements, are already pretty full of information. And in my daily experience with downstream users, I don’t see too many people taking a second look at the labelled information. The reporting requirement, on the other hand, might well create even more bureaucratic effort, especially for smaller companies, taking a toll on time and costs.
The microplastics restriction proposal document can be downloaded from the ECHA website.
Frank Toma is Chairman of ESMA Health, Safety & Environmental Protection Committee. The next committee meeting takes place on 15 November 2019 in Florence. All ESMA members are welcome to join via www.esma.com/committees/hsep.
HSEP News Bulletin by Frank Toma from Envisafe Consulting GmbH who looks at the issues surrounding the restriction of microplastics.
HSEP Newsflash
Poison CentresMICROPLASTICS
RK Siebdrucktechnik GmbH GermanySqueegee blades, Squeegee grinders and peripheralswww.rk-siebdruck.de
The European Commission is proposing postponing the first deadline for notification of hazar- dous mixtures to Poison Centres and amendment to Annex VIII of the CLP Regulation. A further Annex VIII amendment is expected to address workability issues with notification to Poison Centres. More details at https://docs.wto.org/dol2fe/Pages/FE_Search/FE_S_S006-1.aspx-?Id=255757&IsNotification=True
SEPTEMBER 2019 - ESMA Newsletter 2
HSEP Newsflash
Titanium dioxideclassificationThe European Commission have ratified the draft 14th ATP to the CLP Regulation, concluding agreement with ECHA’s RAC on titanium dio- xide. TiO2 will therefore be incor- porated within Table 2, Part 3, of Annex VI to the CLP Regulation, with harmonised classification as carcino- gen category 2. The specific notes on respirable particles, the classifica-tion and labelling of liquid mixtures to account for non-hazardous forms of the substance i.e. solutes, and the precautionary measures to be adopted to minimise hazards to human health from dust or droplets that may be generated during the use of mixtures, will accompany the entry, as planned.
SEPTEMBER 2019 - ESMA Newsletter 3
DekronGermany
Machines for direct digital decoration of containers
www.dekron.tech
3TGermany
Inkjet consulting for textile, decor printing and [email protected]
H. J. AmannGermany
Screen-printed transfers and prepress services
www.amann-gmbh.de
Meteor InkjetUnited Kingdom
Inkjet drive electronics, software and componentswww.meteorinkjet.com
ColorobbiaSpain
Integrated solutions for digital decorationwww.colorobbia.es
Digital Directwww.digital-direct.eu
TM
Digital Direct TechnologiesUnited Kingdom
Inkjet system development and data path drive electronics
www.digital-direct.eu
druckprozessGermany
Consultant and supplier for industrial inkjet applications
www.druckprozess.com
FimorFrance
Screen printing squeegees, sharpeners and accessories
www.fimor.fr
Fujifilm SISUnited Kingdom
Development of inks and inkjet systems
www.fujifilmsis.com
Gallus Ferd. RüeschSwitzerland
Complete support for the screen printer
www.gallus-group.com
Global Inkjet SystemsUnited Kingdom
Industrial inkjet software, drive electronics and components
www. globalinkjetsystems.com
GrafcoItaly
Specialists in inks and chemical specialities
www.grafco.it
NatgraphUnited Kingdom
Manufacturer of conveyorised dryerswww.natgraph.co.uk
NazdarUnited Kingdom
UV, solvent and water-based inks for digital, screen and flexo
www.nazdar.com
Agfa GraphicsBelgium
Integrated solutions for traditional and inkjet printing
www.agfa.com
Lambda TechnologyGermany
NIR systems for drying paints and coatings
www.lambdatechnology.com
Baumer InspectionGermany
Systems for surface inspection and quality supervision
www.baumer.com
CSTGermany
Global supplier of state-of-the-art screen imaging
www.c-s-t.de
Armor Industrial InksGermany
Development and manufacturing of inkjet inks
www.armor-group.com
Roland DGBelgium
Wide format printers and integrated printer/cutters
www.rolanddg.eu
RUCO DruckfarbenGermany
Inks for gravure, flexographic, screen, offset and padwww.ruco-inks.com
SaatiItaly
Advanced technical textiles and chemicals
www.saati.com
SefarSwitzerland
Precision mesh solutions for screen printing
www.sefar.com
Division of Kissel + WolfGermany
Screen making chemicals, adhesives, resists and coatings
www.kiwo.de
Koenig & Bauer KammannGermany
Screen and offset printing machines for decoration
www.kammann.de
LechlerItaly
Paints for industry, refinish, decorative, yachting and habitat
www.lechler.it
Nor-CoteUnited Kingdom
UV-curable screen printing inkswww.norcote.com
TiflexFrance
Substrates, inks and technologies for screen and digital
www.tiflex.fr
Division of Kissel + Wolf Germany
Stencil making products and chemicals for screen printing
www.ulano.eu
Tichawa VisionGermany
Manufacturer of optical sensors and cameras
www.tichawa-vision.com
Tiger CoatingsAustria
Powder coatings and inks for surface finishing
www.tiger-coatings.com
Thorsten BeermannGermany
Colour management consultancy
RK SiebdrucktechnikGermany
Squeegee blades, squeegee grinders and peripherals
www.rk-siebdruck.de
MegnajetUnited Kingdom
Manufacturer of compact ink management systemswww.megnajet.com
K-Flow ConsultingGermany
Software development and consulting for colour mgmt
www.kflow.de
SEPTEMBER 2019 - ESMA Newsletter 4
EnvisafeGermany
Consulting for health, safety and environmental protection
www.envisafe.de
Blase HoldingGermany
From design to finishing of screen print products
www.blase.de
EptanovaItaly
Design, development, and manufacturing of inkswww.eptanova.com
ESCGermany
Screen, digital and pad printing solutions
www.esc-online.de
MarabuGermany
Printing inks and liquid coatings
www.marabu-inks.com
PrintcolorSwitzerland
Inks for screen, pad, flexo rotogravure and offset
www.printcolor.ch
PrintrixBelgium
Consulting for large format digital textile printers
www.printrix.eu
Pall EuropeUnited Kingdom
Ink filtration solutions for digital printing
www.pall.com
2019 Members
MartinenghiItaly
Machines for manufacturing aluminium cans and tubeswww.martinenghi.com
Chem. Compliance Advisory Services
United KingdomRegulatory support for
chemical industrywww.chemadvisory.com
GrünigSwitzerland
Screen printing technology to produce the perfect screen
www.grunig.ch
Luc Van DammeBelgium
Inkjet engineeringconsultancy
PVFGermany
Precision mesh and solutions for industrial applications
www.pvfgmbh.de
Quadpack ImpressionsSpain
Packaging decoration and finishing
www.quadpack.com
Industrial Print SolutionsGermany
Development and consulting for industrial print process
Kammann SpezialmaschinenGermany
Machines for digital decoration of shaped articleswww.ksm-spezialmaschinen.de
IsimatGermany
Screen and hybrid screen-flexo printing machines
www.isimat.de
SignTronicSwitzerland
CtS direct exposing technology and screen automationwww.signtronic.com
SPS TechnoscreenGermany
Cylinder line equipment for sheet fed screen printing
www.sps-technoscreen.com
Stephan GeitelSwitzerland
Digital textile printing consultancy www.digital-textile-printing-
consultant.com
SoftconGermany
Consulting and sales management for digital printing
www.softcon.biz
Sun ChemicalUnited Kingdom
Inks for all applications
www.sunchemical.com
CalderaFrance
Software for wide format imaging, workflow and signage
www.caldera.eu
ChemStreamBelgium
Research of dispersions, coatings, inks and functional fluidswww.chemstream.be
ColorGATEGermany
Software, RIP and printer driver technology
www.colorgate.com
EFIBelgium
Industrial inkjet printers, inks and productivity software
www.efi.com
Encres DubuitFrance
Digital, screen and pad printing inks
www.encresdubuit.net
Lotus HollandThe Netherlands
Screen cleaning and developing systems
www.lotusholland.com
LMNSThe Netherlands
Independent business development services
www.lmns.nl
VFPFrance
High-tech industrial inks and varnishes
www.vfp-ink-technologies.com
UMSGermany
Customised solutions for oxygen measuring
www.ums-gmbh.de
DID YOU KNOW?THERE ARE 3 MEMBERSHIP LEVELS
Ranging from 500 to 3,900 EUR in yearly feesFind out more at www.esma.com
InkJet Consulting
ChristiaensJCiInkJet Consulting Christiaens
Germany Inkjet chemistry, workflow and
colour managementwww.inkjet-consulting.de
On a rainy September morning, Eptanova, Fimor, Lechler, Marabu and Saati joined the hosting party Sefar in Staad near the Swiss town of St. Gallen to compete in the ESMA Football Tournament 2019. Despite the autumn weather conditions, both players and their supporters were kept warm by the emotions delivered by eight games, culminating in the final decided in a penalty shootout. Following a goalless draw against Saati, Lechler kept their nerves to carry the day and celebrate yet another title. The day of fair competition and entertainment closed with a joint dinner at which the plans for the next tournament in 2021 were discussed.
SEPTEMBER 2019 - ESMA Newsletter 5
FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT
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Save the dateINDUSTRY events in 2019 and beyondOrganiser of application and technology-based educational events, ESMA will also be present at the major trade shows – with advantageous pavilion terms for our members. We are looking forward to meeting you at ESMA conferences, industry fairs or during the committee meetings where we discuss future developments of the association.
K www.k-online.comA member pavilion including Eptanova, Marabu, Sefar and Sun Chemical will represent ESMA at the world’s premier fair for plastics and rubber industry.
ESMA Academy “Industrieller Digitaldruck” www.esma.com/akademieOrganised for the fifth time, the Academy offers basis know-how and certified hands-on inkjet training in the laboratories of the Fraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing and Automation.
ESMA HSEP COMMITTEE MEETING https://esma.com/committees/hsepThe Health, Safety and Environmental Protection Committee comes together to discuss the latest regulatory issues. See details on page 2.
DIGITAL PRINT FOR PACKAGING https://www.printfutures.comSupported by ESMA, this event covers direct-to-shape, corrugated box printing, workflows, the latest market trends, as well as case studies from leading brand owners and converters.
ESMA INKJET ESSENTIALS www.esma.com/inkjet-essentialsAn inkjet training in the real production environment provides practical insights about ink design, system integration and all related aspects of digital inkjet printing.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL & INDUSTRIAL PRINTINGwww.afip2021.orgOrganised by ESMA since 2011, the conference features a broad scope of technical insights in printing technologies integrated in production processes of today and future.
PRINTED ELECTRONICS EUROPE www.idtechex.com/printed-electronics-europeNine concurrent conference tracks cover 3D printing, electric vehicles, energy storage, graphene, internet of things, energy harvesting systems, printed electronics, sensors and wearable technology. All members interested in joining ESMA pavilion should contact [email protected].
DRUPA www.drupa.comFor the third time ESMA organises a member pavilion at the world’s no. 1 show for printing technologies. With 400 sqm in total and featuring the key market players, the stands in hall 3 offer a 360-degree view on print as part of the manufacturing process.
GLASSTEC www.glasstec-online.comThe international trade fair for glass production and processing features again an ESMA pavilion for glass decoration - all interested members should contact [email protected].
ESMA GENERAL ASSEMBLY www.esma.com/ga2020The yearly gathering of our association, open to all members and technology partners.
FESPA GLOBAL PRINT EXPO www.fespaglobalprintexpo.comEurope’s largest exhibition for the wide format print industry will feature ESMA member pavilion for industrial printing in hall 1.
The INKJET CONFERENCEwww.theijc.comSee details on page 1.
GLASSPRINT CONFERENCEwww.glassprint.orgSee details on page 1.
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INTERZUMwww.interzum.comA must-attend event for everyone aiming for success in the market for furniture production and interiors. For the first time ESMA discusses a member pavilion dedicated to printing on wood and other substrates, functional printing, colour management and vision inspection – all interested members should contact [email protected].
PRINT4ALLwww.print4all.itESMA supports the second edition of the event which combines such market sectors as converting, packaging, labelling and industrial printing. Advantageous exhibition terms apply for ESMA members.
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