The collaboration will provide turnkey opportunity to transition to UVLED Systems.
Taiwan—TSLC Corporation (TSLC), a vertically integrated LED manufacturer, announced its cooperation with Kuen Yuh Machinery Engineering Co., Ltd (KYMC) and Rainbow Pigment Co., Ltd. (Rainbow Pigment). The tripartite collaboration integrates the supply chain and provides press users with solutions and resources. The integration of manufacturers from ultraviolet light emitting diode (UVLED) systems (TSLC), printing equipments (KYMC) and inks (Rainbow Pigment), enable a seamless, quick and cost effective transition from traditional curing methods into UVLED.
The collaboration of the three parties of different levels in the supply chain is unprecedented in APAC region. In the past, manufacturers explored the UVLED field independently. Information from the users was provided to their vendors in fragments, without the process of centralized integration, resulting in unsuccessful and/or inefficient experience for users. The cost of implementation will also tend to increase due to trial and error approaches.
In August, 2020, TSLC successfully install its SUPT-K0101 UVLED system onto KYMC’s Ultraflex-612 , a 6 color central impression (CI) flexo printing press. With Rainbow Pigment’s new product line, Chromoink, the upgraded press was able to reach printing speeds up to 350 meters per minute when printing on polyethylene terephthalate (PET) film and coated paper in CMYK and white. As the environment-friendly ink is now solvent free, the installation allows for KYMC to eliminate thermal treatment and active ventilation systems.
“At TSLC, we always value team work. The service that the new team provides for user is be unprecedented. Customers will no longer be confused and lost between UVLED, Ink and printer technologies.” TH Lin, VP of Sales and Marketing of TSLC, commented.
The three parties in this in this cooperation contribute respective expertise to assist in UVLED adaptation. TSLC, with over 15 years of UVLED experience, designs and manufacturers UVLED systems for various press printing equipment, digital printers, coating and films equipment, cosmetics and medical applications. While most competitors’ lamp provides only mechanical adoption service, TSLC’s system provides various lamp-to-printer signal communications to enable safety interlocks and failure preventions. Rainbow Pigment was founded in 1983 and was dedicated to tailor-made fine colorants manufacturing. In 2002, it created further established a digital printing ink brand: “Chromoink”. Chromoink focuses on inks for UVLED and traditional UV lamp in various press and inkjet sectors.
“UVLED (solutions) is a fast growing interest in the press market. The cooperation between the 3 parties will give KYMC a unique edge to our marketing strategies. We are now very confident to provide customers with a complete UVLED solution: from press printer, to UVLED system, to suitable ink. We see the customers being the biggest beneficiary in such collaboration as they will have access to LED technology and services.” Adam Chang, Global Sales Director of KYMC, explained.
“Many of our customers are evaluating the adaptation of UVLED technology but were often held back due to limited knowledge with LED. With our product portfolio, TLSC’s UVLED lamp and KYMC’s equipment, we foresee so many benefits for our customers. This is not doubt a win-win situation for us and the customers.” Paul Yeh, Vice President of Rainbow Pigment, further explained.