System and method for printing on a substrate

Abstract

Systems and methods for printing on a substrate are disclosed. A substrate (100) for receiving a printed layer (108) comprises a reinforcement layer (104) having a first surface (103) and optionally a second surface (105) opposite the first surface (103). The first coating (102) is coupled to the first surface (103) of the reinforcement layer (104). The first coating (102) is configured to receive and hold the printed layer (108). The substrate (100) is configured to be secured to a component (112).

Description

Technical Field

[0001] Examples of the present disclosure generally relate to systems and methods for printing on substrates, such as surfaces associated with interior cabins of commercial aircraft. Background Art

[0002] A vehicle, such as a commercial aircraft, includes an interior cabin having various components. For example, the interior cabin includes a floor, side walls, and a ceiling. The components may include text, graphics, and / or textures.

[0003] However, due to strict regulatory and performance-based requirements, known substrates that can be used for printing textures within the interior cabins of commercial aircraft are limited. In particular, printing on such substrates presents numerous disadvantages in terms of ink adhesion, flammability, handling characteristics, surface finish, repairability, and weight. Summary of the Invention

[0004] There is a need for improved substrates configured for printing textured surfaces.Furthermore, there is a need for systems and methods for efficiently and effectively printing textured surfaces for use within interior cabins of vehicles, such as commercial aircraft.

[0005] With these needs in mind, certain examples of the present disclosure provide a substrate for receiving a printed layer. The substrate includes a reinforcement layer having a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface. A first coating layer is coupled to the first surface of the reinforcement layer. The first coating layer is configured to receive and retain the printed layer. The substrate is configured to be secured to a component.

[0006] The substrate may also include a second coating coupled to the second surface of the strengthening layer, such as to balance internal stresses of the system and improve handling characteristics.

[0007] In at least one example, the component is within an interior cabin of an aircraft.

[0008] In at least one example, the first coating is a flame retardant ink receptive coating.The first coating may include an intumescent material.

[0009] The reinforcement layer may include fibers. The reinforcement layer may be inert and / or flame retardant. The reinforcement layer may be formed from fiberglass, Kevlar, carbon, Nomex, or other flame retardant materials. The reinforcement layer may include metal mesh.

[0010] In at least one example, the printed layer includes an ink configured to be cured by ultraviolet (UV) light.The printed layer can include a printed textured surface.

[0011] The printed layer may be applied to the substrate before the substrate is secured to the component. Alternatively, the printed layer may be applied to the substrate after the substrate is secured to the component.

[0012] Certain examples of the present disclosure provide a method comprising: coupling a first coating layer to a first surface of a reinforcement layer to form a substrate; applying a print layer to the first coating layer; and securing the substrate to a component.

[0013] Certain examples of the present disclosure provide a vehicle (eg, an aircraft) that includes an interior compartment, a component within the interior compartment, and a substrate coupled to the component as described herein. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0014] Figure 1 A block diagram illustrating a substrate for printing a textured surface according to examples of the present disclosure.

[0015] Figure 2 An exploded isometric view of a substrate for a printed layer is shown according to an example of the present disclosure.

[0016] Figure 3 A perspective front view of an aircraft according to an example of the present disclosure is shown.

[0017] Figure 4 A perspective interior view of an interior compartment of a vehicle is shown according to an example of the present disclosure.

[0018] Figure 5 A simplified block diagram of a system according to an example of the present disclosure is shown.

[0019] Figure 6 A flowchart illustrating a method according to an example of the present disclosure is shown. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0020] The foregoing overview and the following detailed description of certain examples will be better understood when read in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. As used herein, elements or steps listed in the singular and preceded by the word "one" or "an" should be understood to not necessarily exclude multiple elements or steps. In addition, reference to "an example" is not intended to be interpreted as excluding the existence of additional examples that also include the listed features. In addition, unless there is a clear instruction to the contrary, examples that "include" or "have" an element or multiple elements with a specific condition may include additional elements that do not have that condition.

[0021] Figure 1 A block diagram of a substrate 100 for printing a textured surface is shown according to examples of the present disclosure. Figure 2 An isometric exploded view of a substrate 100 according to an example of the present disclosure is shown. Figure 1 and Figure 2 , substrate 100 includes a first coating 102 coupled to a first surface 103 of a reinforcement layer 104. In at least one example, first coating 102 is affixed directly to first surface 103 (ie, without an intervening structure).

[0022] In at least one example, substrate 100 further includes a second coating 106 coupled to second surface 105 of reinforcement layer 104. First surface 103 is opposite second surface 105. In at least one example, second coating 106 is directly secured to second surface 105.

[0023] In at least one example, the first surface 103 is a front surface and the second surface 105 is a back surface. As another example, the first surface 103 is a top surface and the second surface 105 is a bottom surface.

[0024] In at least one example, first coating 102 is an ink-receptive coating. First coating 102 can be formed from a phenolic material, which can be or include a thermosetting resin or plastic. In at least one example, first coating 102 is bonded to first surface 103 of reinforcement layer 104 via one or more resins. First coating 102 is flame-retardant. For example, first coating 102 can be flame-retardant polyurethane. In at least one example, first coating 102 can be formed from or include an intumescent material. In at least one example, first coating 102 provides a flat, smooth surface that bonds to reinforcement layer 104.

[0025] The reinforcement layer 104 includes a textured surface. In at least one example, the reinforcement layer 104 includes fibers 107 (e.g., carbon-based fibers). As another example, the fibers 107 are flame-retardant. The reinforcement layer 104 can be formed from woven or knitted fiberglass, metal (such as steel) mesh, carbon-based materials, one or more aramids, and the like.

[0026] In at least one example, second coating 106 provides additional structural support for substrate 100. Second coating 106 may also be an ink-receptive coating. Second coating 106 may be formed from a phenolic material, which may be or include a thermosetting resin or plastic. In at least one example, second coating 106 is bonded to second surface 105 of reinforcement layer 104 via one or more resins. Second coating 106 is flame retardant. For example, second coating 106 may be a flame retardant polyurethane. In at least one example, second coating 106 may be formed from or include an intumescent material. In at least one example, second coating 106 provides a flat, smooth surface that bonds to reinforcement layer 104.

[0027] Substrate 100 is configured to receive a printed layer 108. For example, first coating layer 102 receives and retains printed layer 108. Print layer 108 can be provided by a digital printer (e.g., a digital inkjet printer, a screen printer, a laser printer, etc.). Print layer 108 includes ink 109 applied directly to first coating layer 102, which is configured to receive and retain printed layer 108. In at least one example, printed layer 108 includes a printed, textured surface 110. Substrate 100 has been found to effectively and efficiently receive and retain printed layer 108.

[0028] In at least one example, first coating 102 is an ink-receptive coating including a binder configured to bond with ink 109 of print layer 108. Similarly, second coating 106 can be an ink-receptive coating including a binder configured to bond with ink 109 of print layer 108. First coating 102 and / or second coating 106 can be a color that hides scratches on the surface. As another example, first coating 102 and / or second coating 106 can be white to provide a background that allows for improved color management of printed inks.

[0029] The substrate 100 is configured to be secured to the component 112. For example, the substrate 100 is securely bonded to the surface of the component 112, such as by one or more adhesives. As an example, the reinforcement layer 104 and / or the second coating 106 are directly secured to the surface of the component 112. For example, the reinforcement layer 104 and / or the second coating 106 can be bonded to the surface of the component 112 using a flame retardant thin film adhesive.

[0030] The component 112 may be a structure within an interior cabin of a vehicle. For example, the component 112 may be a wall, ceiling, floor, curtain, surface of a monument, etc. within an interior cabin of a commercial aircraft. The component 112 may be formed of a flame retardant material.

[0031] In at least one example, printed layer 108 is applied to substrate 100 prior to securing substrate 100 to component 112. Alternatively, substrate 100 can be secured to component 112 and printed layer 108 applied thereto subsequently.

[0032] Substrate 100 is configured to receive a printed layer 108, which may be a digitally printed texture and used to provide a decorative laminate on a component 112. In at least one example, after being applied to the substrate, printed layer 108 can be cured using UV light 114 emitted by one or more ultraviolet (UV) light emitters 116. The ink 109 of printed layer 108 may be a UV-curable ink. It has been found that UV-curable inks can be used to provide a printed textured surface 110.

[0033] Generally speaking, UV curable inks do not typically bond well to shapes commonly used in interior cabins of commercial aircraft. The substrate 100 provides one or more coatings (e.g., a first coating 102 and a second coating 106) that are configured to effectively bond to the UV curable ink of the print layer 108.

[0034] It has been discovered that substrate 100 including first coating layer 102 secured to reinforcement layer 104 is well suited to receiving printed layer 108 that may be used to provide a decorative surface within an interior cabin of a commercial aircraft.

[0035] Substrate 100 provides sufficient strength to allow application to component 112 that may include complex contours (e.g., if substrate 100 is flexible). Because substrate 100 is independently applied to component 112, substrate 100 or portions thereof can be quickly and easily removed for repair or replacement.

[0036] The substrate 100 provides a composite material that provides improved adhesion to ink (via a customized functional surface), repairability (e.g., due to the reinforcing layer 104), improved white point of the ink-receiving surface, and elasticity and strength (e.g., due to the reinforcing layer). In addition, the color of the substrate 100 can be customized for aesthetic purposes.

[0037] As described herein, substrate 100 is configured to receive and retain printed layer 108. Substrate 100 includes a reinforcement layer 104 having a first surface 103 and a second surface 105 opposite first surface 103. A first coating 102 is coupled to first surface 103 of reinforcement layer 104. First coating 102 receives and retains printed layer 108. Substrate 100 is configured to be secured to component 112. In at least one example, substrate 100 further includes a second coating 106 coupled to second surface 105 of reinforcement layer 104. In at least one example, component 112 is located within an interior cabin of an aircraft.

[0038] Figure 3 A perspective front view of an aircraft 200 according to an example of the present disclosure is shown. Aircraft 200 includes a propulsion system 212, which may include, for example, two turbofan engines 214. Optionally, propulsion system 212 may include more engines 214 than shown. Engines 214 are carried by wings 216 of aircraft 200. In other examples, engines 214 may be carried by fuselage 218 and / or empennage 220. Embankment 220 may also support horizontal stabilizers 222 and vertical stabilizers 224.

[0039] The fuselage 218 of the aircraft 200 defines an interior cabin, which may be defined by interior sidewall panels connected to the ceiling and floor. The interior cabin may include a cockpit, one or more work areas (e.g., a galley, a personnel carry-on luggage area, etc.), one or more passenger areas (e.g., first class, business class, and regular seating areas), and a tail section. The interior cabin includes one or more components 112 ( Figure 1 ).

[0040] Alternatively, instead of aircraft, examples of the present disclosure may be used with various other vehicles, such as automobiles, buses, locomotive and train cars, boats, spacecraft, etc. Alternatively, examples of the present disclosure may be used in connection with buildings, articles of manufacture, etc.

[0041] Figure 4 A vehicle according to an example of the present disclosure (such as Figure 3 The interior compartment 300 includes a plurality of components 112 ( Figure 1 ). For example, the substrate 100 holding the printed layer 108 can be coupled to a ceiling 302, a storage bin assembly 304, a sidewall panel 306, a ceiling cove 308, a doorway arch panel 310, a doorway jamb 312, a partition, a closet, a bathroom wall, a light valence, etc. within an interior cabin.

[0042] Figure 5 A simplified block diagram of a system 400 according to an example of the present disclosure is shown. The system 400 is configured to print one or more textured surfaces via a print layer 108 applied to a substrate 100. Before or after applying the print layer 108 to the substrate 100, the substrate 100 may be secured to a component 112 (e.g., Figure 1 ). As an example, component 112 is located within an interior compartment of a vehicle (e.g., a wall, ceiling, floor, etc. within the vehicle). Component 112 can be flat and planar. As another example, component 112 can include one or more curves, e.g., having regular or irregular curvature.

[0043] System 400 includes a printer 402 having a print head 404, which can include one or more nozzles configured to deposit ink 109 onto substrate 100 to form printed layer 108. In at least one example, print head 404 includes a single nozzle. As another example, print head 404 includes two, three, four, five, or more nozzles. For example, print head 404 can have hundreds or thousands of nozzles.

[0044] Printer 402 can be coupled to an actuator 406 configured to move print head 404. In at least one example, print head 404 includes a single-axis servo motor with a linear actuator. Actuator 406 is configured to move print head 404 in one or more passes relative to the surface of substrate 100. Actuator 406 can be independent of and distinct from printer 402. As another example, printer 402 includes actuator 406.

[0045] The control unit 408 communicates with the printer 402 and the actuator 406 (e.g., via one or more wired or wireless connections). The control unit 408 is configured to operate the actuator 406 and the printer 402 based on data stored in a memory (the memory is in communication with the control unit 408, e.g., via one or more wired or wireless connections) to form a textured surface via the printed layer 108 on the substrate 100. For example, the data may be a bitmap of the textured surface to be formed on the substrate 100. The memory may be separate and distinct from the control unit 408. As another example, the control unit 408 includes the memory.

[0046] As used herein, the terms "control unit," "central processing unit," "CPU," "computer," and the like may include any processor-based or microprocessor-based system, including systems using microcontrollers, reduced instruction set computers (RISCs), application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs), logic circuits, and any other circuit or processor including hardware, software, or a combination thereof capable of performing the functions described herein. This is merely exemplary and is not intended to limit in any way the definitions and / or meanings of these terms. For example, the control unit 408 may be or include one or more processors configured to control operations as described herein.

[0047] The control unit 408 is configured to execute a set of instructions stored in one or more data storage units or elements (e.g., one or more memories) in order to process data. For example, the control unit 408 may include one or more memories or be coupled to one or more memories. The data storage unit may also store data or other information as desired or required. The data storage unit may be in the form of an information source or a physical memory element within the processor.

[0048] The instruction set may include various commands that instruct the control unit 408 as a processor to perform specific operations (e.g., the methods and processes of the various examples of the subject matter described herein). The instruction set may be in the form of a software program. The software may be in various forms (e.g., system software or application software). In addition, the software may be in the form of a collection of independent programs, a subset of programs within a larger program, or a portion of a program. The software may also include modular programming in the form of object-oriented programming. The processing of input data by the processor may be in response to user commands, or in response to the results of previous processing, or in response to a request made by another processor.

[0049] The example diagrams herein may illustrate one or more control or processing units (e.g., control unit 408). It should be understood that a processing or control unit may represent a circuit, circuitry, or some portion thereof that can be implemented as hardware with associated instructions, and these associated instructions (e.g., software stored on a tangible and non-transitory computer-readable storage medium (such as a computer hard drive, ROM, RAM, etc.)) perform the operations described herein. The hardware may include a state machine circuitry that is hardwired to perform the functions described herein. Alternatively, the hardware may include electronic circuits that include and / or are connected to one or more logic-based devices (e.g., microprocessors, processors, controllers, etc.). Alternatively, control unit 408 may represent a processing circuitry (e.g., one or more of a field programmable gate array (FPGA), an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC), a microprocessor, etc.). The circuits in the various examples may be configured to execute one or more algorithms to perform the functions described herein. One or more algorithms may include some aspects of the examples disclosed herein (whether or not explicitly identified in a flowchart or method).

[0050] As used herein, the terms "software" and "firmware" are interchangeable and include any computer program stored in a data storage unit (e.g., one or more memories), including RAM memory, ROM memory, EPROM memory, EEPROM memory, and non-volatile RAM (NVRAM) memory, for execution by a computer. The above data storage unit types are merely exemplary and do not limit the types of memories that may be used to store computer programs.

[0051] Figure 6 A flowchart illustrating a method according to an example of the present disclosure is shown. Figure 1 and Figure 6 At 500, a first coating 102 is applied to the reinforcement layer 104 to provide the substrate 100. Next, at 502, a second coating 106 is applied to the reinforcement layer 104 to further define the substrate 100. Optionally, the method may not include 502.

[0052] At 504, the print layer 108 is applied to the first coating 504, for example, via a digital printer. At 506, the substrate 100 is then secured to the component 112. Alternatively, the substrate 100 may be secured to the component prior to 504. That is, 506 may alternatively occur prior to 504.

[0053] Additionally, this disclosure includes examples described under the following clauses:

[0054] Clause 1. A substrate for receiving a printed layer, the substrate comprising:

[0055] a reinforcement layer having a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface; and

[0056] a first coating layer coupled to the first surface of the reinforcement layer,

[0057] wherein the first coating is configured to receive and retain the printed layer, and

[0058] Wherein the substrate is configured to be secured to the component.

[0059] Clause 2. The substrate of claim 1 , further comprising a second coating coupled to the second surface of the reinforcement layer.

[0060] Clause 3. The substrate of clause 1 or 2, wherein the component is within an interior cabin of an aircraft.

[0061] Clause 4. The substrate of any of Clauses 1-3, wherein the first coating is a flame retardant, ink receptive coating.

[0062] Clause 5. The substrate of any of Clauses 1-4, wherein the first coating comprises an intumescent material.

[0063] Clause 6. The substrate of any of Clauses 1-5, wherein the reinforcement layer comprises fibers.

[0064] Clause 7. The substrate of any one of Clauses 1-6, wherein the reinforcement layer is flame retardant.

[0065] Clause 8. The substrate of any one of Clauses 1-7, wherein the reinforcement layer is formed from glass fibers.

[0066] Clause 9. The substrate of any one of clauses 1-8, wherein the reinforcement layer comprises a metal mesh.

[0067] Clause 10. The substrate of any of Clauses 1-9, wherein the print layer comprises an ink configured to be cured by ultraviolet (UV) light.

[0068] Clause 11. The substrate of any of Clauses 1-10, wherein the print layer comprises a printed textured surface.

[0069] Clause 12. The substrate of any of Clauses 1-11, wherein the print layer is applied to the substrate before securing the substrate to the component.

[0070] Clause 13. The substrate of any of Clauses 1-11, wherein the printed layer is applied to the substrate after securing the substrate to the component.

[0071] Clause 14. A method comprising:

[0072] coupling a first coating layer to the first surface of the reinforcement layer to form a substrate;

[0073] applying a print layer to the first coating layer; and

[0074] Secure the substrate to the component.

[0075] Clause 15. The method of Clause 14, further comprising coupling a second coating to a second surface of the reinforcement layer, wherein the second surface is opposite the first surface.

[0076] Clause 16. The method of clause 14 or 15, wherein the component is located within an interior cabin of an aircraft.

[0077] Clause 17. The method of any of Clauses 14-16, wherein the first coating is a flame retardant ink receptive coating, wherein the reinforcement layer comprises fibers, and wherein the reinforcement layer is flame retardant.

[0078] Clause 18. The method of any of Clauses 14-17, wherein the first coating comprises an intumescent material.

[0079] Clause 19. The method of any one of Clauses 14-18, further comprising curing the ink of the print layer, comprising curing the ink using ultraviolet (UV) light.

[0080] Clause 20. An aircraft comprising:

[0081] internal cabins;

[0082] Components within internal compartments;

[0083] a substrate coupled to the component, the substrate comprising:

[0084] A reinforcing layer having a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface, wherein

[0085] The reinforcement layer comprises fibers, and wherein the reinforcement layer is flame retardant;

[0086] a first coating coupled to the first surface of the reinforcement layer, wherein the first coating is a first flame retardant, ink receptive coating; and

[0087] a second coating coupled to the second surface of the reinforcement layer, wherein the second coating is a second flame retardant, ink receptive coating; and

[0088] A print layer is coupled to the first coating layer, wherein the print layer comprises an ink that is cured by ultraviolet (UV) light, and wherein the print layer comprises a printed textured surface.

[0089] As described herein, examples of the present disclosure provide improved substrates configured for printed textured surfaces. Additionally, examples of the present disclosure provide systems and methods for efficiently and effectively printing textured surfaces for use within interior cabins of vehicles, such as commercial aircraft.

[0090] Although various spatial and directional terms (such as top, bottom, lower, middle, lateral, horizontal, vertical, front, etc.) may be used to describe examples of the present disclosure, it should be understood that these terms are used only with respect to the orientations shown in the figures. The orientations may be reversed, rotated, or otherwise changed so that an upper portion becomes a lower portion, vice versa, horizontal becomes vertical, and so on.

[0091] As used herein, a structure, limitation, or element that is "configured to" perform a task or operation is specifically formed, constructed, or adapted structurally in a manner corresponding to the task or operation. For the purposes of clarity and avoidance of doubt, an object that is merely capable of being modified to perform the task or operation is not "configured to" perform the task or operation as used herein.

[0092] It should be understood that the above description is intended to be illustrative and not restrictive. For example, the above examples (and / or various aspects thereof) may be used in combination with one another. In addition, many modifications may be made to adapt specific situations or materials to the teachings of the various examples of this disclosure without departing from their scope. Although the sizes and types of materials described herein are intended to define various aspects of the various examples of this disclosure, these examples are by no means restrictive, but rather illustrative. Upon reviewing the above description, many other examples will be apparent to those skilled in the art. Therefore, the scope of the various examples of this disclosure should be determined with reference to the appended claims and the full scope of equivalents to which such claims are entitled. In the appended claims and the detailed description herein, the terms "including" and "in which" are used as the plain English equivalents of the respective terms "comprising" and "wherein." In addition, the terms "first," "second," and "third," etc. are used merely as labels and are not intended to impose numerical requirements on their objects. Furthermore, the appended claim limitations are not written in means-plus-function format and are not intended to be interpreted under 35 U.S.C. § 112(f) unless and until such claim limitations expressly use the phrase “a means / means for…” followed by a statement of function without further structure.

[0093] This written description uses examples to disclose various examples of the disclosure (including the best mode) and also to enable anyone skilled in the art to practice the various examples of the disclosure (including making and using any devices or systems and performing any incorporated methods). The patentable scope of the various examples of the disclosure is defined by the claims and may include other examples that occur to those skilled in the art. If such examples have structural elements that do not differ from the literal language of the claims, or if such examples include equivalent structural elements that do not differ substantially from the literal language of the claims, such other examples are intended to be within the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A substrate (100) for receiving a printed layer (108), the substrate (100) comprising: A reinforcing layer (104) having a first surface (103) and a second surface (105) opposite to the first surface (103); and a first coating (102) coupled to the first surface (103) of the reinforcement layer (104), wherein the first coating layer (102) is configured to receive and retain the printed layer (108), and The substrate (100) is configured to be fixed to a component (112).

2. The substrate (100) of claim 1, further comprising a second coating (106) coupled to the second surface (105) of the reinforcement layer (104).

3. The substrate (100) of claim 1, wherein the component (112) is located within an interior cabin of an aircraft.

4. The substrate (100) of claim 1, wherein the first coating (102) is a flame retardant, ink receptive coating.

5. The substrate (100) of claim 1, wherein the first coating (102) comprises an intumescent material.

6. The substrate (100) of claim 1, wherein the reinforcement layer (104) comprises fibers (107).

7. The substrate (100) of claim 1, wherein the reinforcement layer (104) is flame retardant.

8. The substrate (100) of claim 1, wherein the reinforcement layer (104) is formed of glass fibers.

9. The substrate (100) of claim 1, wherein the reinforcement layer (104) comprises a metal mesh.

10. The substrate (100) of claim 1, wherein the printed layer (108) comprises an ink (109) configured to be cured by ultraviolet (UV) light (114).

11. The substrate (100) of claim 1, wherein the printed layer (108) comprises a printed textured surface (110).

12. The substrate (100) of claim 1, wherein the printed layer (108) is applied to the substrate (100) prior to securing the substrate (100) to the component (112).

13. The substrate (100) of claim 1, wherein the printed layer (108) is applied to the substrate (100) after the substrate (100) is secured to the component (112).

14. A method comprising: coupling a first coating (102) to a first surface (103) of a reinforcement layer (104) to form a substrate (100); applying a print layer (108) to the first coating layer (102); and The substrate (100) is secured to a component (112).

15. The method of claim 14, further comprising coupling a second coating (106) to a second surface (105) of the reinforcement layer (104), wherein the second surface (105) is opposite the first surface (103).

16. The method of claim 14, wherein the component (112) is located within an interior cabin of an aircraft.

17. The method of claim 14, wherein the first coating (102) is a flame retardant ink receptive coating, wherein the reinforcement layer (104) comprises fibers (107), and wherein the reinforcement layer (104) is flame retardant.

18. The method of claim 14, wherein the first coating (102) comprises an intumescent material.

19. The method of claim 14, further comprising curing the ink (109) of the printed layer (108), comprising curing the ink (109) using ultraviolet (UV) light (114).

20. An aircraft, comprising: Internal cabins; a component (112) within the interior compartment; A substrate (100) coupled to the component (112), the substrate (100) comprising: a reinforcement layer (104) having a first surface (103) and a second surface (105) opposite the first surface (103), wherein the reinforcement layer (104) comprises fibers (107), and wherein the reinforcement layer (104) is flame retardant; a first coating (102) coupled to the first surface (103) of the reinforcement layer (104), wherein the first coating (101) is a first flame retardant, ink receptive coating; and a second coating (106) coupled to the second surface (105) of the reinforcement layer (104), wherein the second coating (106) is a second flame retardant, ink receptive coating; and A printed layer (108) is coupled to the first coating layer (102), wherein the printed layer (108) includes an ink (109) that is cured by ultraviolet (UV) light (114), and wherein the printed layer (108) includes a printed textured surface (110).

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