INCO, sustainable innovation in water-based digital glues

These new solutions allow for the creation of products that are not only more sustainable, but also more visually appealing and technically superior, further enhancing the aesthetic and technical value of ceramic surfaces.

Water-based digital glues are emerging as a key driver of transformation in the ceramic industry. These cutting-edge solutions are reshaping tile production, paving the way for a more environmentally friendly, efficient process that also results in superior products. Thanks to this innovative technology, manufacturers can achieve exceptional quality while meeting growing demands for sustainability and safety. Their arrival marks a turning point, establishing digital glues at the forefront of a more responsible, high‑performance manufacturing future.

The latest generation of Inco water-based digital glues allow for the creation of products that are not only more sustainable, but also more visually appealing and technically superior, further enhancing the aesthetic and technical value of ceramic surfaces.

This major step forward is made possible by advanced formulations that ensure excellent printer performance and flawless bonding, while eliminating harmful flue emissions. The product’s superior environmental credentials enable producers to work with higher application weights.

Versatility and scope for differentiation are among the main strengths of Inco water-based digital glues. Depending on the grit, ceramic substrate and firing cycle, manufacturers can achieve a variety of surface effects:

• Gloss effect, for shiny surfaces with striking visual depth.
• Matt effect, for a natural, sophisticated and understated finish.

Inco water-based digital glues deliver tangible and distinctive benefits that take ceramic products to new levels. These include superior quality and design of finished products, excellent adhesion and the freedom to apply unlimited quantities, opening the door to new creative possibilities and aesthetic finishes that were once unachievable in terms of both visual impact and design complexity. From the standpoint of environmental sustainability, these glues significantly reduce emissions of volatile organic compounds, greatly improving flue air quality and lowering the overall ecological footprint of the production process.

Sustainability and digital innovation are shaping the future of the ceramic sector, and water‑based glues are a key aspect of this evolution, demonstrating that technical and aesthetic excellence can go hand in hand with environmental responsibility.

The use of these glues is a real business strategy. Companies that embrace this digital innovation, capable of creating unique aesthetic effects and overcoming technical limitations, establish themselves as leaders in a market that values sustainability, customisation and superior quality.