Monday, November 11, 2013

Transforming The Future Of Industries Through Sustainable Digital Printing

By Katrina Wheeler


The future of manufacturing, printing, as well as packaging industries depends on how the present processes are streamlined to reduce energy used, gases emitted and hazardous substances released in the final product. Sustainability has gone beyond using recycled paper, input materials, and ink in the process of printing. More sustainable digital printing practices have to be adopted to secure the safety and happiness of the next generation.

Industries can possibly enjoy numerous benefits when they are located close to their market. A printing firm near its market will employ deliveries on foot and pickups methods. Through this, it is able to save on transportation cost and will have prevented the emission of harmful gases associated with deliveries on vehicles. It will also experience a low operating cost which will further encourage desirable competition across the industries.

Many firms concentrate on production processes forgetting other supplementing services during daily operation. These include lunch activities such as the kind of plates used and other materials which are not used directly as inputs. In such cases, providing reusable containers, bottles and dishes in the lunchroom can see a greater reduction of solid waste disposal. It will further keep the working environment clean and beautiful.

Adopting new technologies and restructuring various processes eliminates wastage of energy across production units. Structuring of various processes ensures energy is redirected where it is needed most, the drying chamber. Latest technology has seen moisture removed from this chamber leaving only warmth required to maintain the right temperature. In addition, use of print that removes water and emission of other harmful compounds is crucial in achieving a good work environment and efficiency in main production units.

The period of equipment useful life is important. Companies have to produce high standard products to clients. Despite the fact that there is a considerable amount of allowed concentration of harmful substances in the final product, it is not safe to quickly dispose them off. Premature disposal facilitates release of these hazardous substances. Companies have to put more effort when it comes to quality. In other words, maintenance should supersede disposal of equipment.

Wastage of output has seen companies incur huge losses. The companies therefore have to employ different ways of monitoring stock. Print on demand can see this inherent problem solved. There are many are many methods that can be used to realize a sustainable future of printing companies. Using scrap paper when it comes to packaging ensure greater utilization of resources.

Another important sustainability aspect relies on the banner printing and reprographic projects. Companies can settle on biodegradable PVC for banners to improve on their waste management and ensuring consumer friendly product. One of the big tasks for any company is how to deal with technical reprographic projects such as engineering drawings and building plans. By utilizing current technology, a company is able to deliver a great percentage of recycled material on such projects.

Maintaining sustainable digital printing is a continual process. Companies should engage in various researches to find the best replacement of some of the harmful substances which are permitted in certain concentration in the final product. There should be no rest for these companies till complete replacement done.




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