Digital embossing is a digital printing technology enhancement process. Digital embossing eliminates the need for printing plates, molds, chemicals, and solvents. The process emits no pollutants or waste and reduces energy use. The high resolution inkjet technology enables selective coating with variable thickness and stampless embossing. Digital embossing allows for on-demand printing of as few as one item in thousands of copies.
Digital embossing was invented by Scodix,Carry Holland, I-graphix.com, "Finishing turning print into profit", 29 September 2010, "new Israeli company Scodix did launch an inkjet digital coating/variable thickness embossing machine which uses UV-curable matte or gloss varnish to emboss offset or digitally printed products" an Israel-based startup company that produces equipment for print enhancement applications in the commercial and packaging industries.Haaretz. Business in Brief, 13 October 2010, "Business in Brief", 4th paragraph, Israel Digital embossing enhancement technology was first unveiled at IPEX 2010 on the Scodix1200™ UV DigitalEmbossing™ press.Andy Tribute, "Andy Tribute says goodbye to IPEX 2010", May 26, 2010
Digital embossing can be specified by different print modes.
Preparation The preparation for digital embossing requires an additional black separation from the image. The accuracy of the process (each sheet is registered optically before printing) enables embossing of complex shapes.
Production time Digital embossing typically adds two minutes to printing production time.
See also Embossing
References
External links Visutech to distribute first digital UV embossing press in Nordic Countries - WhatTheyThink, PR, 14 April 2010 Richard Romano, "Could Happy Days Be Here Again? Optimism at Ipex Portends Potential Industry Renaissance", 20 May 2010 PodCs - Free POD Upload Tool & Trends Niches Research Print On Demand Upload Automation Platform, 1 April 2022