EXPLORATION OF CONDUCTIVE INK PROPERTIES
SUMMARY
The main focus of this test is the printed surface area and its properties on conductive ink, specifically how well it transfers electricity from one point to the next. Using a voltmeter, this test measures the effectiveness of Bare Conductive ink to hold a consistent charge across various line widths and lengths. Printed on various substrates, it will resemble those potentially used in the packaging industry. The lines will be printed on a Vandercook letterpress, using photopolymer plates. The plate consists of two lines for each line length and width so that positive and negative charges can run through the line, and ultimately create a closed circuit. From an application standpoint, a 9-volt battery will be used to ensure that the circuit is able to provide energy to the LED light. This test hopes to discover the uses and capabilities of conductive ink across the supplied substrates and to understand its limitations.
THE COLOUR ACCURACY OF EXPANDED GAMUT PRINTING
SUMMARY
The purpose of this project is to determine whether using spot colours or seven colour (7/C) process colours will result in a more accurate colour reproduction. To do so, the L*a*b* values of twelve (12) spot colours from the Pantone Formula Guide and twelve (12) corresponding expanded gamut colours from the Pantone Extended Gamut Guide will be measured and compared to their appropriate reference L*a*b* values in Photoshop to determine the difference in colour (Delta E) between samples and references. The resulting CIEDE2000 values will then be compared and analyzed to determine which printing method creates the most colour accurate reproductions. Using the results of this testing, this report will provide a greater understanding of the abilities and limitations of each of these two printing methods as it relates to colour management and will make recommendations regarding the application of each going forward.
HOLOGRAPHY IN PRINT
SUMMARY
The purpose of this research paper is to examine the use of holography within printing. It will not focus on the analysis of physical holograms created by light sources, but rather define and analyze how holographic print has grown within both the graphic arts industry and allied industries. Holograms are three-dimensional images created by the interference of light from a laser, or any other coherent light sources. The concept of a hologram itself dates back to 1947, developed by scientist Dennis Gabor. Since their inception, holograms have been incorporated into various industries for many services. Holographic printing, however, is the rendition of a hologram on a flat surface, creating three-dimensional images on the substrate. The process has grown in recent decades and spans multiple industries, including biomedical, security, and graphic communications.
AN EVALUATION OF FM SCREENING
SUMMARY
The purpose of this report is to analyze the effect FM screening has on the graphic communications industry today. Though highly recognized in the industry already, this research examines how the process has developed since its creation and its current uses within the graphic communications industry. Also identified are the various ways in which FM screening has the potential to expand and make future enhancements within different sectors of the industry. These divisions have the ability to use this revolutionary technology to innovate their practices.
This research paper will examine the correlation that FM (stochastic) screening has to the graphic communications industry. There will be a discussion of four main aspects of FM screening: the history and background of stochastic technology, how this technology enhances the graphic communications industry, industries other than graphic communications that FM screening benefits and future advancements of or uses for FM screening. Finally, the technology will be critically analyzed and an outlook on whether it is suitable to believe that FM screening will continue to grow and advance will be provided.
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