Technology Focus: Aqueous, Durable Aqueous, Latex, and Resin Printers
The HP family of Latex printers. | Credit: HP
Two applications that are a great fit for latex is interior décor and vehicle graphics. For interior décor, most customers want eco-friendly graphics without odors that have some sustainability characteristics (such as UL Greenguard Gold or Leed certification). HP latex prints on a variety of wall graphics materials and soft signage durable textiles with a thin layer of ink that allows the characteristics of the substrate to be preserved through the ink.
Ray assists association members with information on digital printing as well as digital equipment, materials, and vendor referrals. He oversees training and certification workshops at PRINTING United Alliance. Ray is project manager for both the PDAA Certification program and the PRINTING United Alliance Digital Color Professional Certification program and is an instructor for the Color Management Boot Camps as well as a G7 expert. Ray regularly contributes to the Association's Journal and won the 2016 Swormstedt Award for Best in Class writing in the Digital Printing category. Ray was inducted into the Academy of Screen and Digital Printing Technologies (ASDPT) in 2020. He also works with SkillsUSA to conduct the National Competition for Graphics Imaging Sublimation. Outside of work, Ray enjoys biking, international cuisine and spending time with his three fantastic grandkids.
