PHOTONIC printing solutions specialist DataLase has announced an advancement in its masterbatch pigment technology with the launch of a dual colour masterbatch, now available in black and white, for clear plastic applications.
The solution is said to deliver a high-contrast colour change, from clear to white and black, using a single pigment and a single pulsed fibre laser source.
DataLase explained that it provides packaging manufacturers and brand owners with a ‘cost-effective and sustainable’ method for high-contrast inline code verification on clear plastic packaging, eliminating the need for traditional labels and adhesives.
By removing labels, the tech aims to reduce waste streams and simplify recycling processes while enabling new levels of personalisation and connectivity. It supports late-stage customisation, digital product passports and targeted promotional messaging.
Compatible with a range of plastics, including PET, PP, PE and PVC, the masterbatch is designed for use in rigid plastic packaging and flexible films. Liquid masterbatch dosing is recommended to minimise haze, with pellet masterbatch options also available.
Ally Grant, chief technology officer at DataLase, said, “This dual colour masterbatch represents a significant step forward in our pigment technology. By enabling both black and white colour transitions from a single pigment and laser source, we’re helping our customers achieve superior code visibility on clear plastics, while also supporting their drive for greater sustainability and efficiency.
“This advancement opens up new possibilities for packaging design, production flexibility and supply chain connectivity.”
