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Electronics For Imaging Buys Polymeric Imaging's Thermoforming Ink Technology

Electronics For Imaging, Inc. (EFII) Wednesday said it has acquired key intellectual property assets for digital inkjet printing of thermoformed products from Polymeric Imaging, a specialist provider of UV and LED inks for industrial and graphic arts applications. Financial terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.

Polymeric Imaging has extensive R&D experience in the development of inkjet inks that address important curing, adhesion, density and durability issues that industrial and graphic arts print professionals encounter when printing on challenging substrates, the company said.

The firm stated that it will use the acquired technology to enhance its customers' inkjet production capabilities for thermoforming and other high-elongation applications requiring exceptional ink durability and flexibility.

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