Sherwood Technology launches new infinite color-change solutions at pack Expo 2004
Sherwood Technology launches new infinite color-change solutions at pack Expo 2004
Keywords: Sherwood Technology Limited, Colours technology
Color-change specialist, Sherwood Technology Limited, will be making its debut at Pack Expo 2004, McCormick Place, Chicago. Over the past year, Sherwood has firmly established itself as the leader in color change technology, with the launch of DataLase™ – a new generation color-change solution. Combining chemistry, substrate conversion and laser energy, this groundbreaking technology uses very low power laser light for the high speed printing of images.
Sherwood will be highlighting the versatility of the DataLase™color-change technique by presenting some of its wide-ranging applications at the show. DataLase™ has been adopted as a viable alternative to traditional printing methods for precise date-coding, bar-coding and graphics solutions in a number of sectors, including pharmaceutical, food and beverage and product security.
DataLase™ is completely flexible. It is equally suitable for metal decoration, flexible packaging, paper, board and plastics. An “edible composition” is also available for high speed marking of pharmaceutical tablets, confectionery, and other foodstuffs.
DataLase™ is a simple, non-contact alternative to traditional printing methods, which provides a customizable solution to a company’s imaging needs. It is a non-toxic and environmentally friendly ink, coating or substrate additive that produces a positive image when marked by a low power CO2laser. The ink, coating or additive undergoes a chemical color-change and creates an image that is stable and has high contrast. Compared to more traditional imaging processes, it also has a higher fidelity.
The material to be marked can be treated either by direct doping of the additive into the substrate or its existing surface coating, or by a separate coating or printing operation. The subsequent laser imaging process does not require any ink or ribbons and is virtually maintenance free.
Sherwood will also be showcasing promising possibilities for future developments. A number of these early stage developments are likely to be available for licensing so Sherwood recommends interested parties to make contact prior to the show to book appointments.
Sherwood’s new color-change solutions overcome the shortcomings identified in traditional printing techniques by providing a number of unique,immediate benefits:
Definition – better image resolution
Precision – ability to produce detailed designs
Customization – compatibility with most substrates, conversion processes and design requirements, variable information, and “on-demand”printing
Environmental – no production line consumables and low emissions
Productivity – faster line speeds
Cost-effectiveness – eliminates the costs associated with inkjet fluids, transfer ribbons etc.
All Sherwood’s Colour Change Solutions will be available through a series of application licensing agreements and strategic partnerships.
For further information on how to improve your company’s coding, marking and printing techniques, Contact: E-mail: info@sherwoodtech.com;Web site: www.sherwoodtech.com
