Durst launches Digital Patternware

Digital Patternware forms a printed pattern using different heights of Tau digital printing ink on the surface to form patterns and shapes. The various decorative and aesthetic texture effects and patterns change depending on the angle of light, and watermark patterns and characters for security can also be produced digitally on the Durst Tau 330.

Durst has partnered with Serom for the creation of Digital Patternware, which can be used for a range of products. Pattern printing is done simultaneously with the main printing on the Durst Tau UV inkjet label press. Digital Patternware controls the height of the printed surface of the Tau UV inks to provide variety of textured effects. Conventional technologies used to create textured effects include the lenticular method, engraving or embossing the printing roll, or using a specially textured printing medium.