The Future is Bright for UV Inkjet
With the massive personalization and customization trend showing no sign of slowing down, neither is the growth in the UV printed products market. In fact, according to Allied Market Research, the global UV curable ink market was valued at $1.1 billion in 2021, and is expected to reach $4.5 billion by 2031, yielding a projected compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.68%.
UV printing technology offers today’s print service providers (PSPs) several important advantages: First, the ability to print directly on a wide range of natural and synthetic media, and on thicker, curved, and cylindrical objects, making it an extraordinarily versatile customization and personalization platform. Also, when compared to other production methods, the simplified setup and swift ink curing of UV presses saves time, while low VOC emissions make them more environmentally friendly. In addition, UV presses and their specially formulated inks produce prints that are incredibly durable, flexible, and scratch resistant.
Jay Roberts is a product manager at Roland DGA.