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Public art continues to play an important role throughout Perth's Metronet project, including Alkimos Station.
Expand the possibilities of decorative glass with ImagInk digital ceramic printing. Ceramic inks are printed directly onto the glass surface and then toughened or heat strengthened, fusing the inks permanently into the glass. The outcome is a scratch resistant surface guaranteed not to fade or discolour for 25 years.
ImagInk is the decorative glass solution for architects and designers seeking high-precision, ultra-durable large format printing on glass. Powered by DipTech, the world’s pioneer in digital ceramic printing on glass, ImagInk can reproduce full colour photos, vector graphics and even textures on glass with pinpoint accuracy.
Precise control of ink coverage allows designers to control not just where the ink is placed, but also the volume of ink. For engineers seeking thermal control, detailed performance data can be provided based on the printed design, turning an aesthetic decorative surface into an integral performance component.
ImagInk ceramic inks are made up of inorganic lead and cadmium-free pigments, within a predominantly RGB colour gamut. For more information on colour accuracy, please read our ImagInk Artists Guide.
The ImagInk process uses ceramic inks printed directly onto glass surfaces. The glass panel is then heated to dry the inks, toughened, or heat strengthened in a glass furnace. This process permanently fuses the inks to the glass, resulting in a scratch-resistant, durable, and vibrant finish.
ImagInk printed glass comes with a 25-year warranty against fading and discolouration from UV damage.
ImagInk ceramic inks are primarily an RGB (Red, Green, Blue) color gamut, compared to the CMYK (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black) colour gamut commonly used for commercial printing. For more information on color accuracy, please download the ImagInk Artist Guide.
ImagInk accepts various file formats, including PSD, TIFF, JPG for photos, and AI, EPS, PDF for vector graphics.
Yes, absolutely. We prefer to work closely with you throughout the full process to ensure the best outcome when we come to print. We have an experienced graphic design team to assist clients through their project. A good starting point is our ImagInk Artist Guide for insights into color accuracy and file preparation.
Dip-Tech is a world leader and innovator in manufacturing glass printers that use ceramic inks. They invented the world’s first digital ceramic printer for glass in 2005, a technology that powers the creation of the digital glass printing industry globally. ImagInk is proudly powered by a Dip-Tech printer.
We carry a range of decorative glass solutions, each with different strengths and weaknesses that may apply depending on your proposed application and design criteria. In addition, you can combine decorative products to achieve outcomes that may be not possible by using a single product.
Our glass selection tool is a great place to start with matching your design objectives to potential decorative solutions. You can access the tool here.
We provide ImagInk samples free of charge for architects, construction industry professionals, and visual artists. To arrange a sample please complete our sample request form.
Alternatively, we carry a wide stock of samples for viewing at our offices located in Melbourne and Perth. If you'd like to view samples, please call to make an appointment before coming in. You can find our office contact numbers on our contact page.
Public art continues to play an important role throughout Perth's Metronet project, including Alkimos Station.