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Professional final inspection and measurement data logging of screens for printing on glass can be achieved with Grünig’s inspection and packaging machine, writes Sandra Woerle. Topics such as quality and ISO processes are becoming more and more important in today’s world, and the world of screen printing is no exception here. The increasing demands also require higher professionalism in the last step of the manufacturing process. Glass Worldwide - Issue January / FebruaryGW105 Jan-Feb 2022 82

The main features are as follows: It is available for screen sizes - 1,000 x 1,200 mm and 2,000 x 2,000 mm. For smaller sizes, it is available as a plug & coat system: unwrap - set up – coat. Other noteworthy aspects are the solid lightweight construction, uncomplicated operating concept, input of the coating parameters via Touch-Screen Terminal, freely programmable with number of programs, state-of-the art SPS control and continuously variable drives, compatibility with Industry 4.0 standard, d

The growing requirements related to the QS and ISO processes demand increased professionalism down to the last step of the screen making procedure, including handling and dispatch of the perfect printing screen. The latter must be checked and measured in many different aways, and all the measured values need to be logged in order to be available in digitized form at any time. Careful packaging is the last activity at the end of the process; it not only ensures efficient protection against extern

There are some myths regarding the productivity of CTS direct exposure for screen printing that need to be addressed. Stefan Rothenbach looks at the influence different light sources and direct emulsions can have on the process. Before broaching the subject of ‘light sources and direct emulsions’ in detail, let us recall the essential considerations for selecting the right type of computer-to-screen (CTS) system. Specialist Printing - 4/2021sp-2021-4.pdf283 KBdownload-circle

Shaping chaos into productivity: David Forrester Zamith looks at how screen printing adapted to the pandemic and what it needs to do to continue to evolve. As a result of the Covid-19 global pandemic, lockdown in Portugal, as elsewhere, caused normal economy to halt, with no sales and no orders, and with production and logistics chains broken. In Europe a chaotic situation emerged with a lack of adequate face masks and PPE due to dependence on overseas products, particularly from Asia. Special

Automating screen preparation can save time and money. Advocating CTS exposure, Andreas Ferndriger introduces a flexible new LED concept that caters for up to four wave lengths. For the majority of companies, 2020 – dominated by the global Covid-19 crisis – was demanding and a real challenge. Whilst the number of incoming orders suffered a serious slump, they needed to find a way of keeping the costs under control and reducing them – a juggling act that required an unprecedented amount of flexi

David Zamith explores the importance of automation in digital CTS screen stencil making, and discusses how to position screen printing at the forefront of the 4th Industrial Revolution From my e-work platform I wish all of you and your loved ones the best of health! The economy must go on and we have to be prepared for future recovery; perhaps working in different ways from those in which we operated before the COVID-19 pandemic. Specialist Printing - 2/2020sp-2020-2.pdf266 KBdownload-circleSp

The homes of Grünig and SignTronic are no fancy big city manufacturing sites but medium-sized production and company offices in small villages near Niesen mountain (Grünig) in the western part and the Säntis (SignTronic) in the eastern part of Switzerland. Focused on suitable production premises to cover the needs of its internal departments, as well as to highly educated and professional employees, both companies sign also for modesty in their appearance, says Andreas Ferndriger. Many customer

The correct frame choice and the optimised tension process are crucial to achieving the best printing results! Producing a mesh that meets the high-quality requirements for screen printing is a continuous challenge in a constantly changing environment for the manufacturer of screen meshes. The correct choice of the print frame and the optimised tensioning process are crucial to achieving the best printing results! Screen Printing Technology is nowadays one of the growing graphics technologies,