TMI Screenprinting Equipment

WE are honoured to announce that the Academy of Screen Printing Technology (ASPT) inducted TMI director Andy MacDougall at the recent SGIA 07 in Orlando.

Established in 1973 by the Board of Directors of the Specialty Graphic Imaging Association, the Academy of Screen Printing Technology (ASPT) recognizes individuals who have contributed to the technical growth and/or advancement of the screen printing industry.

ASPT Mission Statement

The ASPT is an international body of experts which honors qualified individuals through election to membership for their distinguished, long-term contributions to, and application and promotion of, screen and digital printing and associated imaging technologies for graphic, textile, industrial and electronic printing applications.

Academy members regularly submit, review, recognize and recommend technical papers for publications under the auspices of the Academy. ASPT members are also active in providing technical education, consultation, adjudication of printing image quality, and promotion of the technical and commercial development of the industry.

check it out at sgia.org click on the ASPT logo at the bottom left.

The raising and lowering of the screen and squeegee mechanism is done using a foot switch. With their hands free, the printer can remove or place their print easily. Minimal ink movement occurs because of the parallel lifting and the screen staying level.

Slight pressure and a push on the one armed squeegee is all it takes. The press allows different size frames to be located and printed anywhere over the printing surface. Large format images and paper are easily accomodated.

Barb demonstrates how easy the flood is - note the fingertip control of the squeegee.

2nd year Fine Arts student Barb, Instructor David McLean, Art Dept technician Jeff Brett with their new press.