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Every single person at Fogra stands for research, testing and certification.
The research area covers the properties of individual materials (e.g. printing inks, substrates) and their behaviour in the printing process (e.g. curing, change of properties due to the printing process) as well as the interaction of individual components (e.g. adhesion, emulsion formation). Furthermore, environmental compatibility and energy optimisation are important topics.
Communication of metrological parameters to describe the metallic appearance of prints
Offset printing 11/01/2018
Objective parameters are to be established which correlate with the visual impression of printed metal surfaces.
Development of a printable primer system for direct glass printing
Materials & Environment 11/01/2018
The adhesion of UV-curable inkjet prints on glass bottles has not yet been satisfactorily solved. This is the point research starts.
Laboratory method for the practical and reproducible determination of the residual strength of papers for heatset web offset printing
Offset printing 04/01/2018
The research project will further develop an existing laboratory method for testing residual strength.
Modelling the printing behaviour in sheet-fed offset printing on the basis of measurable paper properties
Offset printing 04/01/2018
The aim is to determine the factors influencing solid tone colouring and tone value increases in sheet-fed offset on the paper side.
Reduction of "Picture Framing" in sheet-fed offset printing through targeted selection of material and application parameters
Offset printing 01/31/2018
The research project aims to gain a better understanding of the mechanisms by which “Picture Framing” occurs.
Test system for the evaluation of wettability and surface purity
Materials & Environment 01/01/2018
Test inks to deterimine the wetability of surfaces (polar / dispers) as well as application and evaluation units habe been developed.
Revision of the test standard for assessing the corrosiveness of damping solutions for offset printing
Materials & Environment 05/01/2017
Is it possible to perform the current corrosion test on fountain concentrates less time consuming and cheaper?
Regardless of whether you want to have a material tested by us or have a damage case assessed by Fogra, we will be happy to help you. The easiest way is to contact us by telephone with your request and we will discuss the procedure together.
It can also be advantageous, particularly in the case of damage investigations, if you first send us some samples for a non-binding and rough examination.
You can have a wide range of tests carried out on your consumables and printed products as well as investigations into the curing of UV prints. We find causes and solutions for problems that have occurred. In addition to quality assurance tests, Fogra offers assistance at any time in the event of damage.
