Laser Transfer Printing: Transport Glass

Transportation Glass Redefined

Transportation glass is a special kind of glass used e.g. in trains, construction vehicles, aircraft and ships. It must meet the most stringent requirements for safety, strength and visual appeal and is used for both functional and aesthetic purposes.

Challenges When Printing on Transportation Glass

Companies in this segment need to take account of both functional and aesthetic requirements while keeping down costs. Another key factor is the flexibility to react quickly to changes. And this is precisely where technologies like laser transfer printing offer new options for meeting the high standards in the transportation glass industry.

Safety and Durability

Laminated or toughened safety glass (VSG or ESG) without impairing stability
Scratch-proof and UV-resistant inks
Long-lasting inks even under extreme conditions

Weather-Proof and Chemical-Resistant

Extreme conditions (temperature, UV, moisture)
Resistance to cleaning products
Resistance to anti-freeze

Functional Printing

Privacy and glare protection
Wear resistant security markings (e.g., serial numbers, designations etc.)
Integration with heatable elements

Design and Branding

Aesthetic specifications of manufacturers
Customized designs and logos
Homogeneous, high-precision printed images

The Benefits of LTP for Printing on Transportation Glass

Precision and Print Quality

Intricate patterns and consistent print images are possible. The printed image is opaque.

Durability

The fired inks are particularly resistant in terms of

Chemical resistance
Mechanical resistance
Gloss
Optical Density

Environmental compatibility

No solvent or direct ink cartridges in printing process.

Flexibility

Individual designs and markings can be quickly modified. New layouts can be realized quickly and flexibly at any time, as processes like screen fabrication are not necessary.