Specialist in direct printing on glass with robot-assisted handling of large-format panels up to 3.2 m in width.
GlasDruckManufaktur GmbH
Langenselbold · GermanyNew on Amplifa
About us
GlasDruckManufaktur GmbH in Langenselbold specializes in direct printing on glass – according to its own statement, the royal discipline of printing on rigid materials. Founded by glass, IT and automation experts, the entire production chain is consistently optimized for the material glass: from the industrial glass washing machine for panels up to 3.2 m in width, to the transport and handling technology, to the special printing ink. A custom-developed robot-based handling system with a heavy-duty robot positions panels up to 250 kg with accuracy to fractions of a millimeter. Printing is done with an eight-color printing system (6 process colors, white, varnish) that covers a particularly large color gamut; special prints such as opaque white printing with blocking layer or translucent printing are also possible. Color management, spectrophotometry and a climate-controlled production hall with fine dust filters and positive pressure ensure reproducibility over thousands of square meters. When needed, the company draws on industrial glass processing equipment such as CNC beveling and cutting; finishing options include toughened safety glass (TSG) and laminated glass.
- Site
- Langenselbold
- Processes
- Direct printing on glass (flatbed printing, back printing), Eight-color printing (6 process colors, white and varnish), Printing variants: opaque white with blocking layer, translucent white, white motif printing,, Glass washing (industrial glass washing machine), Cutting of glass panels (CNC-controlled, via partner equipment), Beveling of glass panels (CNC-controlled, via partner equipment), Thermal toughening (TSG, finishing), Lamination / laminated glass production (finishing)
- Materials
- Glass (clear glass without color cast), Toughened safety glass (TSG, thermally toughened), Laminated glass (laminate), Acrylic glass (Plexiglas) – mentioned as an alternative, Polycarbonate (Makrolon) – mentioned as an alternative, PET – mentioned as an alternative, Toughened safety glass (TSG), Laminated glass (lamination)
- Certificates
- Color management/spectrophotometry
- Industries
- Advertising/Digital printing, Interior design, Glass construction
- 01
Glass washing
- 02
Robot-assisted handling and positioning
- 03
Direct printing (eight-color printing)
- 04
Color control via spectrophotometry
- 05
Cutting and beveling (via partner equipment)
- 06
Finishing (toughened safety glass, lamination)
Materials & Processes
Glass (clear glass without color cast)
Base material for direct printing; UV-resistant, chemically resistant and aging-resistant.
Toughened safety glass (TSG)
Thermally toughened glass as a finishing option for greater safety.
Laminated glass (lamination)
Laminated glass as a finishing variant for extended application areas.
Acrylic glass (Plexiglas)
Mentioned as a transparent alternative to glass.
Polycarbonate (Makrolon)
Mentioned as a transparent alternative to glass.
PET
Mentioned as a transparent alternative to glass.
Locations
Langenselbold
DEProduction and administration
- Materials
- Glass
- Eight-color flatbed printer (up to 3.2 m panel width)
- Heavy-duty robot (custom-developed handling system, up to 250 kg)
- Industrial glass washing machine (up to 3.2 m width)
- Spectrophotometer for color profiling and production monitoring
- Climate-controlled production hall with positive-pressure ventilation and fine dust filters
Products
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Direct printing on glass (flatbed printing, back printing)Surface | – | 3,2 m | – | – | Glass |
| Eight-color printing (6 process colors, white and varnish)Surface | – | 3,2 m | – | – | Glass |
| Printing variants: opaque white with blocking layer, translucent white, white motif printing,Surface | – | 3,2 m | – | – | Glass |
| Glass washing (industrial glass washing machine)Surface | – | 3,2 m | – | – | Glass |
| Cutting of glass panels (CNC-controlled, via partner equipment)Machining | – | 3,2 m | – | – | Glass |
| Beveling of glass panels (CNC-controlled, via partner equipment)Machining | – | 3,2 m | – | – | Glass |
| Thermal toughening (TSG, finishing)Heat treatment | – | – | – | – | Glass |
| Lamination / laminated glass production (finishing)Joining | – | – | – | – | Glass |
| Color management / color rendering for incident and transmitted light applications incl.Testing | – | – | – | – | Glass |
7 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flatbed printer (eight-color system: 6 process colors, white, varnish) | – | – | Panel width up to 3.2 m | – | Langenselbold |
| Heavy-duty robot (robot-based handling system, custom-developed) | – | – | Positioning accuracy to fractions of a mm | – | Langenselbold |
| Industrial glass washing machine | – | – | Panel width up to 3.2 m | – | Langenselbold |
| CNC-controlled machines for beveling glass panels | – | – | – | – | – |
| CNC-controlled machines for cutting glass panels | – | – | – | – | – |
| Spectrophotometer (color profiling and production monitoring) | – | – | – | – | Langenselbold |
| Climate-controlled production hall (temperature/humidity stabilization, positive-pressure | – | – | – | – | Langenselbold |
Additional services
Quality
To ensure reproducibility, a high-quality spectrophotometer is used both for profiling the printing system and for continuous production monitoring. Printing takes place in a hall that is temperature-controlled and humidity-stabilized year-round, with filtered positive-pressure air.
| Evidence | Langenselbold |
|---|---|
| Color management/spectrophotometry |