Advanced coating technology
| Technology Solutions - Customer Focussed
The focus of Autotype is the creation and application of coating technology to meet the developing needs of its customers. From its formation in 1868, this remains its driving vision.
The original Autotype process, based on a patent of Sir Joseph Swan, is defined in the Oxford English Dictionary as 'a true impress of the original'. This definition relates equally well to the company's products today, with continuous innovation to meet the changing needs of each generation. Imaging remains a core activity. Autotype products assist
the development of pre-press imaging, screen printing, digital imaging and micro replication technology.
Autotype has extended its technical expertise to meet the needs of designers for durable and effective touch and vision interfaces on a diverse range of industrial and domestic equipment. Autotype has developed new technologies to provide state-of-the-art products for touch screens, LCD displays and control panels - core technologies for the future.
Our commitment to innovation is founded on a major research and development activity, but it is at the customer interface that the success of Autotype is forged.
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Technology for Today’s Market Needs
Autotype has deserved reputation for customer focused technical innovations that provide users with practical and affordable solutions for both new and established applications.
Autotype has in the last decade established a position of market dominance with its range of polyester film systems for membrane touch switch technology. The unique properties of Autotype films enable these switches and keypads to operate with absolute reliability in even the most hazardous or demanding environments.
The combination of Autotype ink jet expertise and hard coating technology provides photo-realism for display images that are durable and graffiti proof.
Autotype dominates the world of screenprinting with photostencil systems for every conceivable screenprinting requirement. Simplicity of processing, consistency and reliability enable screenprinters the world over to produce high quality images for every print run.
To meet the increasing demand for instant print, Autotype litho plates and film positives from thermal, laser and ink jet imagers provide the speed and profitability required by high street print shops and specialist printers.
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| Technology for Screenprinting
Autotype has led innovation in screenprinting since the earliest days of screenprinting as an industrial decoration process.
Autotype supplies a full range of products, for pre-press and stencil making and justifiably claims world leadership.
Pre-press solutions include the ASPECT QUADRA thermal imaging system for producing large format film positives chemical free and the DELTA film positive, imaged on a standard laser printer.
The screenprinting process is the most versatile of printing processes for industrial use. Autotype provides screen making solutions for innumerable applications from printed circuit board imaging through high quality ceramic tableware to CD printing. Specialist coated films and emulsions are supplied under world famous brand names, such as Capillex, Five Star and PLUS.
Our advanced chemical systems for processing, cleaning and reclaiming screens minimise environmental concerns.
We continue to invest in innovative technology solutions to advance the effectiveness of the screenprinting process for each application.
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Capillex capillary films provide consistent high quality for
CD printing
Photograph courtesy of EMI, Swindon, UK
ASPECT large format film positives |
OMEGA E-Z polyester offset plate system
Low cost prototyping of membrane switches using Autotex InkJet
Photograph courtesy of C&K Switches Ltd., Kettering, UK | Technology for Digital Printing
All facets of industry have been transformed by the introduction of computer driven technologies. Autotype wide format ink jet media enables the creation of photo-realistic images for high quality short run graphics.
Autotype has used its expertise in hard coating technology to produce unique coated films for imaging digitally, or by conventional screenprinting or offset printing, all of which provide exceptional durability and image clarity. These films are finding wide application as FootPrint floor graphics in high traffic areas such as retail outlets and stations, and as SIGMAGraF display and backlit graphics for exhibitions. These specialist products complement SIGMA ink jet films and papers for high quality display printing.
Ink jet printable versions of Autotype industrial films allow low cost proofing and prototyping of control panels and display interfaces. Autotype has also developed coatings compatible with most currently available digital printing systems ready for the future needs of its customers.
The Autotype OMEGA Fast polyester printing plate is imaged on a laser printer for fast turnaround litho printing. This unique product requires no chemical processing or special press requirements so is ideal for personalised short run overprinting. The many applications include cheques, greetings cards, stationery and promotional work.
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