Method and compositions for applying a material onto articles

This describes a technique for decorating or applying coatings to objects that aren't flat, like bottles or curved parts. It works by using an inkjet printer to deposit a special UV-curable ink or adhesive onto a flexible surface, which then transfers the design or coating onto the 3D item. The material is then hardened using UV light.

Why it matters: Filed before significant advancements in the precision and cost-effectiveness of industrial inkjet systems and robotic handling for complex 3D articles. This could now enable more versatile and automated application of UV-curable materials onto diverse shapes.

Status: Not in forceListed as no longer active. The specific reason is not in the record we hold.
How hard to build: ModerateCustom mechanics, UV curing, flexible transfer component

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