400mm x 400mm to 3300mm x 8000mm
2mm to 19mm
Design Freedom and Creative Control
Digitally printed glass offers vast design flexibility, supporting full color imagery, gradients, patterns, branding elements, and artistic compositions with high resolution and detailed designs. The ceramic inks are fused into the glass during tempering, creating a permanent, durable surface ideal for bespoke design. This precision enables architects to express identity, culture, and storytelling through the façade itself.
Advanced Fabrication Options
South Star extends digital printing into complex geometries by producing curved digitally printed glass, available monolithically, laminated, or combined with BIPV for energy generating façades. This allows designers to merge aesthetics, performance, and sustainability in a single integrated solution.
Exterior Performance and Environmental Benefits
Engineered for demanding outdoor environments, the glass withstands UV exposure, weathering, and abrasion, delivering extreme durability and maintaining color integrity. The ability to print on the exterior surface supports environmental control, enabling shading, privacy, and solar control strategies directly within the artwork. The product is free of toxic heavy metals, supporting healthier, more sustainable building practices.
Practical Advantages
Digitally printed glass offers versatility in application, from façades and canopies to balustrades and interior features. The smooth ceramic surface ensures ease of cleaning and maintenance, while pattern based designs can be optimized to reduce bird collision, supporting ecological safety. Combined with long service life and efficient production, the solution remains cost effective for both small and large scale projects.
South Star reinforces long term confidence with a 10 year warranty on color performance, ensuring lasting vibrancy and architectural value.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: What sizes and thicknesses are available for digitally printed glass?
A1: We offer customization ranging from 400mm x 400mm up to 3300mm x 8000mm, with glass thicknesses from 2mm to 19mm.
Q2: How durable is the digital printing on the glass?
A2: The ceramic inks are fused directly into the glass during the tempering process, creating a permanent, highly durable surface that resists UV exposure, weathering, and abrasion.
Q3: Can digitally printed glass be used for curved structures?
A3: Yes, South Star offers advanced fabrication options, including curved digitally printed glass that can be supplied monolithically, laminated, or integrated with BIPV for energy generation.
Q4: Are the inks used in the printing process environmentally friendly?
A4: Yes, the printing process is free of toxic heavy metals, which supports healthier and more sustainable building practices.
Q5: Can the printed patterns help protect local wildlife?
A5: Yes, pattern-based designs can be specifically optimized to reduce bird collisions, supporting ecological safety and wildlife conservation.
Q6: What kind of warranty does South Star offer?
A6: South Star provides a 10-year warranty on color performance, ensuring lasting vibrancy and architectural value for your projects.