Surat to host workshop on Digital Textile Printing

The Inkjet India workshop is designed to be a series of educational events to be held all over India focused on providing training to the various stakeholders involved in the Digital Textile & Industrial Inkjet areas. Inkjet India Workshop 2013 will mainly focus on:

Color Management /RIP Software –

A detailed step by step look at all aspects of RIP software usage - Profiling, Separated workflow, photographic printing, Usage of ICC profiles and much more.

Printhead & Printer Maintenance –

The printhead is the most critical component of your printer and one of the most delicate. Most print quality problems are a direct result of improper care of the printhead. A consumable that wears over time, much like the brakes on your car, it requires proper installation and ongoing maintenance to ensure a long life of service for your printer.

Ink & Pre-treatment chemistry –

Digital printing of textiles with dye based inks require pretreatment and post-treatment of the printed fabric for full color and durability. The chemicals in the fabric coating permit reaction of the dye with the fiber during post-processing. Choosing the right ink chemistry is also very important for each application. This session will provide you the required technical know-how

Management Change –

The move from conventional printing to digital requires change in management and marketing mindset for a textile mill or for a conventional printing setup. We also focus on the issues related to management change.

Innovative applications of Digital Textile Printing –

Digital textile printing technologies have led to significant shifts in design processes and print aesthetics, and introduced new modes of application, production, distribution and consumption. Within a design education context, the challenge presented by these developments lies not only in the practicalities of up-skilling staff and developing new print design curricula, but in finding new ways of engaging students and researchers in emerging and profoundly different ways of working.

Technology Forum –

The workshop will also include a forum which will see leading suppliers of printheads, printing systems, inks, services and RIP software to the digital textile printing industry present their company's products and services. Each technology provider will give a 15 minute presentation on their company and products. This will give you an insight on the latest developments all at one place!

Supplier Displays –

Leading suppliers to the digital textile industry will showcase their products during the networking breaks, lunch and the evening reception. This makes for an excellent networking opportunity for you to make new contacts, keep pace with latest developments and products, discuss your latest application or seek advice.