Digital embossing

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Digital embossing is a digital printing technology enhancement process. Digital embossing eliminates the need for printing plates, molds, chemicals, and solvents. The process emits no pollutants or waste and reduces energy use.{{Dubious|date=December 2023}} The high resolution inkjet technology enables selective coating with variable thickness and stampless embossing. Digital embossing allows for on-demand printing of as few as one item in thousands of copies.

Digital embossing was invented by Scodix,Carry Holland, [http://www.i-grafix.com/index.php/contributors/other/finishing-turning-print-into-profit.html I-graphix.com], "Finishing turning print into profit", 29 September 2010, "new Israeli company Scodix did launch an inkjet digital coating/variable thickness embossing machine which uses UV-curable matte or gloss varnish to emboss offset or digitally printed products" an Israel-based startup company that produces equipment for print enhancement applications in the commercial and packaging industries.Haaretz. [http://www.haaretz.com/print-edition/business/business-in-brief-1.318766 Business in Brief], 13 October 2010, "Business in Brief", 4th paragraph, Israel Digital embossing enhancement technology was first unveiled at IPEX 2010 on the Scodix1200™ UV DigitalEmbossing™ press.Andy Tribute, [http://whattheythink.com/video/44265-andy-tribute-says-goodbye-ipex-2010/ "Andy Tribute says goodbye to IPEX 2010"], May 26, 2010

Digital embossing can be specified by different print modes.