Products on Show
Direct to shape inkjet demonstrations available
Global Inkjet Systems (GIS)
GIS has developed processes for the digitally controlled application of fluids to complex curved surfaces. These processes combine the inkjet deposition of coating fluids with robot handling to control the relative positioning of the inkjet system and the target surface.
Atlas Direct-to-Shape Studio software is a set of tools developed by GIS for inkjet printing onto complex curved surfaces. This set of tools includes Print Path Designer and Digital Mask Editor.
Print Path Designer is a software package that enables printing on or coating complex curved surfaces. It takes as input a 3D model of the surface, plus the image or coating to be applied. The powerful 3D visualization tools then allow a human operator to specify the layout of the print swathes on the surface. Once the shape data is loaded into Print Path Designer, the operator can view the shape at any scale and orientation. Then the operator can specify a series of points across the surface and the height above the surface at which the printhead should move. The operator can adjust the path until the swathe covers the required area and then save it to disk.
The Digital Mask Editor tool allows the operator to specify masking to specific areas of the shape. This is key to achieving selective coverage, protecting areas that must not be printed, no matter what graphical content or coating may be applied. It is also possible to apply an extending mask that generates a controlled over-spray at the edges of a shape. This is useful to ensure that full coverage is achieved despite any potential mechanical inaccuracies in the system.
Atlas Direct-to-Shape Studio software will be demonstrated at the show, and coated and decorated product examples will be available to view.
Booth: A4235