About Dip-Tech
Dip-Tech is the world-leading provider of digital ceramic printing solutions. Suitable for architectural and interior design applications, these solutions combine the durability of ceramic inks with the versatility and quality of digital printing. With more than a decade of market experience, Dip-Tech provides an unmatched and field-proven solution for all exterior and interior flat glass printing applications, spanning a full range of artistic and functional requirements. Dip-Tech works closely with architects and designers, with the expert glass processors helping to bring the design visions to life.
About digital ceramic glass printing
Dip-Tech digital ceramic inks, printers and accompanying technology are developed by Dip-Tech chemistry experts, working together with world-leading academic institutions and based on parent company Ferro’s materials and knowledge. Using a unique formulation, the inks are fused into the glass during the tempering or annealing process, using Dip-Tech digital glass printers to create vivid designs. Dip-Tech's formula and production technologies allow for a high degree of creative freedom as their process results in glass that can be laminated, bent and double-glazed.
Proven outdoors in thousands of projects around the globe and on millions of automotive glasses for over 10 years, Dip-Tech digital ceramic inks also add functionality such as solar control, light diffusion, and transmission to glass.
Benefits of Dip-Tech digital ceramic printing:
- Unmatched resistance to scratching, acid, UV light and weather
- Heavy metal-free inks – Free from Lead or Cadmium
- Widest vivid color gamut
- Compliant with demanding industry standards for quality and durability
- Fully recyclable and environmentally friendly
- Cost-efficient for glass replacement
- Side 1 applications – for higher resistance and glare reduction
- Contribution to LEED and other performance certifications
Architectural inks:
- Core inks - Spectrum series: Numerous shades and colors based on digital mix and pre-mixed colors to simulate RAL or Pantone colors
- Extra durable Side 1: More resistance while reducing glare and reflection
- Light diffusion: Enables versatile etch effects that provide privacy and light control
- Precious metallic inks: Extra shine for the perfect metallic effect
- Slip-Resistance ink: Complies with industry standards for anti-slip coatings
- Anti-stick ink: Allows glass to be bent during the thermal process for bending
Energy-saving and design tools
- Dip-Energy, glass performance calculator: Measure the impact different designs will have on the solar heat gain coefficient and the percentage of visible light
- CMIX guide: Ceramic premix color guide, similar to RAL and Pantone guides
- INTERIORI Catalog: A set of 52 ready-to-print designs of wood, marble and stone textures
- Pattern catalog: Design resource with a wide range of unique vector patterns
- The projects book: A collection of the most iconic projects around the world, with glass details and high-resolution pictures
Architectural Applications
Dip-Tech is well suited to the following architectural applications:
- Glass curtain walls
- Glass walls
- Spandrel Panels
- Sustainable Architecture
- Decorative Glass
- Architectural Glass
- Non-slip flooring
- Fritted Glass
- Energy Saving Windows
- Printed Glass Facades
About Ferro
Ferro, Dip-Tech’s parent company, is a leading global functional coatings and color solutions provider with 100 years of experience. Its expertise in color and glass science, particle engineering, formulation and surface application technology allow Ferro to develop materials that meet the most demanding requirements in a wide range of applications.
