SANWA developed the technology of fine expression screen printing, or FESP. This technology enables high-definition expressions.Furthermore, fine uneven finishing can be applied to make prints more special, adding a tactile dimension for a beautiful appearance.It faithfully reproduces the tones of natural materials, such as wood grains and leather.
SANWA’s advanced silk screen printing technology achieves high-definition sheet printing. Additionally, film insert molding allows for decoration on curved surfaces and 3D forms.
Feature 02
Unevenly finished surface giving a textured feel
With a special printing technology that creates finely uneven surfaces, feel of natural materials such as wood and leather can be reproduced. The realistic appearance and texture, closely resemble to real things which provide a sense of luxury.
Feature 03
Beautiful hidden-until-lit design
The hidden-until-lit feature is enabled by special silk screen printing. Highly precise alignment of patterns and captions creates beautiful designs.
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Excellent reliability and durability
Applying hard coat treatment to printing surfaces increases surface hardness, weatherability, durability, and chemical resistance, resulting in long-lasting beautiful designs.
For FESP, all processes from design to printing and machining are carried out systematically in SANWA. It allows for rapid prototyping, and flexible and prompt response to customer demands.
Samples of FESP
Sample 01
A variety of material expressions
Replicating various materials by high-fineness printing and surface processing
Wood grains (cross and straight)
Fabric/Leather
Metal/Carbon
Crystal
Sample 02
Beautiful hidden-until-lit design
By allowing light to pass through, the appearance changes in various ways.
Dead front
Blackout
Examples of high-quality products created with the FESP technology
Automobile
The appearance and texture of real leather and carbon finishing can be created for the interior decoration of luxurious cars at lower costs. Hidden-until-lit designs adorn air conditioner console panels.
Console
Cup holder (Lid)
Front door
Rear door
Driver’s seat ornament
Passenger’s seat upper pocket
Passenger’s seat footrest pad
Lower
Upper
Home appliances
The quality levels of uniqueness and luxury of home appliances can be improved by decorating the product surfaces with natural material tones. The hidden-until-lit design is suited for the operation panels of washing machines, rice cookers, etc.
Operation panel
Display panel
SANWA’s FESP technology achieves a wide range of high-fineness and realistic expressions, providing possibilities for enhancing designability and texture of resin products.