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e-Inkjetnews Monthly Newsletter
February 10, 2026 - Volume 2 Issue 2
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e-Inkjetnews - Inkjet Industry: Trends & Innovations.
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Meteor Inkjet unveils Nozzle Health Technology
Nozzle Health Technology is the first commercially available system to provide real-time health monitoring of every inkjet printhead nozzle improving the visibility of nozzle performance.
The system measures the impulse response of each nozzle in fractions of a millisecond identifying issues such as wetting, blockage, or air ingestion. Users can automatically compensate for missing nozzles using Meteor’s NozzleFix™ software or pause production before problems occur. This represents a fundamental shift in reliability and quality control for all inkjet applications, particularly in environments where the cost of failure is significant.
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Heidelberg expands digital printing portfolio with Jetfire 75
Jetfire 75 is an inkjet press in B2+ format (614 mm x 750 mm) that is fully embedded in the Heidelberger digital ecosystem, which encompasses machines, software, consumables, service, and training. The technical highlights of the Jetfire 75 are Water-based inkjet technology with 1200 dpi - Production output up to 7,200 6Up sheets per hour (simplex) equivalent to almost 43,000 A4 sheets per hour - Annual production output up to 58 million 4Up sheets (simplex) - Substrate range: 60–450 gsm - Fully automated quality control and self-service concept Integration into Prinect Production & Prinect Touch Free for end-to-end automation.
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LSINC & Roland DG enter Global Distribution Partnership for Direct-to-Object Printing Solutions
Building upon the strong foundation laid in Latin America, Roland DG will serve as a global distributor of LSINC’s Peri-series printers through their extensive worldwide sales and service network. Clients will be able to visit Roland Demo Centers in four worldwide locations - Irvine, California; Mexico City, Barcelona, and Hamamatsu, Japan. These USA manufactured systems print seamless 360-degree designs directly to objects of numerous materials, including glass, metal, plastics, wood, and specialty materials. The PeriQ360™ is optimized for high-volume environments; The Perivallo360m® caters to objects with complex shapes, and the PeriOne™ provides an affordable entry point option.
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Kyocera introduces inkjet printhead for high viscosity industrial materials
Enabled by Kyocera's new proprietary piezo actuator and fluid channel technology interface, the printhad has 1584 nozzles. The new piezo actuator structure enhances jetting force which enables the stable jetting of high-viscosity materials - up to 16 times higher than their conventional technology - and droplet size up to 20 times larger. Kyocera has optimized the fluid channel design by leveraging proprietary fluid simulations enabling stable jetting to improve productivity and quality. The printhead is expected to expand inkjet's use in applications such as 3D printing, painting, and advanced manufacturing that have been difficult to address using conventional inkjet technologies
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Ricoh reinvented the Inkjet Manifold System with Aluminum Binder Jetting
Utilizing Revolutionising Design with AM (RDwAM); Ricoh 3D redesigned a mass produced inkjet supply unit with the following results compared to conventional AM replacement design Methodology - 42% cost reduction; 86% weight reduction;73% weight reduction; and significant integration (including elimination of solenoid valves). Despite the downsizing, the manifold retains sophisticated fluid control architecture, including:four fully segregated internal areas to prevent ink colour mixing; a path for retaining backflowing ink; and an integrated reverse flow detector.Read More Here
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Bruce Broussard appointed
HP Interim CEO
Bruce Broussard (a BOD member since 2021) has been appointed Interim Chief CEO effective immediately. He succeeds Enrique Lores, who has stepped down as President and CEO and a BOD member to pursue another professional opportunity. Mr. Broussard is a seasoned executive with 30+ years of leadership experience at public companies. The Board has formed a CEO Search Committee to identify the company’s next CEO and has retained a leading global executive search firm to assist with the process
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Komori Enhances Customer Experience with J-throne 29
Komori announces installation of its latest model, the J-throne 29, 29-inch sheetfed UV inkjet digital printing press, at the Komori Graphic Technology Center. This installation will be unveiled to the public for the first time at the New Year Open House, to be held on February 19-20, 2026.
Key Features of J-throne 29 are
Outstanding Productivity
Simple Operation/Maintenance
Sustainable Design
Versatiliy for Varied Applications
At the Komori Graphic Technology Center, customers can conduct quality evaluations and simulations prior to installation through a variety of demonstrations, print tests tailored to their specific job requirements, and technical consultations.
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Brother Refreshes Business Inkjet Lineup with Next-Generation Engine for Enhanced Productivity
Brother's new models (MFC-J6975DW, MFC-J6560DW and MFC-J6960DW) feature an upgraded engine that delivers next-generation performance. Key Features Across the lineup include Full 11” x 17” functionality: print, copy, scan, and fax - Vibrant, borderless output - Engineered to boost productivity and streamline workflows - Achieve greater efficiency over previous models - Single-pass duplex for efficient double-sided scanning and copying (excludes the MFC-J6560DW model). The MFC-J6560DW and MFC-J6960DW are now available. The MFC-J6975DW Brother Workhorse model will be available by end of February exclusively from Brother Gold Authorized Partners.
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FUJIFILM Dimatix Launches DMP-2850 S Materials Printer Designed for Researchers & Universities
The refreshed DMP-2850 S retains all current capabilities of the DMP-2850 but with improved hardware and software features. The new Dimatix Material Printer DMP-2850 S is a benchtop materials deposition system designed for micro-precision jetting for a variety of functional fluids for virtually any surface, including plastic, glass, ceramics, and silicon, as well as flexible substrates from membranes, gels, and thin films to paper products. It includes improved software features from its previous model, including drop analysis which helps developers optimize printhead settings, waveform designs for precise ejection of ink droplets, and ink formulations to achieve desired print quality without needing expert knowledge in utilizing a drop watcher and developing a waveform.
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Nivalon creates a custom, Metal-free Spinal Implant using XJet 3D Printing
Nivalon Medical Technologies has successfully produced a fully patient-specific spinal implant that preserves motion and contains no metal, using AI-based design and ceramic 3D printing with XJet 3D NanoParticle Printing in collaboration with Youngstown Business Incubator. The implant is designed directly from a patient’s CT data and combines bone-like ceramic endplates with a flexible core allowing natural movement. Unlike conventional spinal implants, Nivalon’s design is tailored to each patient’s anatomy & spine movement.
Using a zirconia-toughened alumina ceramic structure, they avoid corrosion, ion release, stiffness mismatch, and MRI/CT imaging artifacts. Nivalon holds 2 US patents with 6 pending and is preparing for NIH Phase II SBIR funding, FDA PMA clinical trials, and first-in-human procedures in 2026.
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Brother Industries Commences Tender Offer to Make Mutoh Holdings a Wholly-Owned Subsidiary
On February 4, 2026, Brothers Board of Directors issued this announcement which industry experts believe aims to strengthen their position in the industrial (textile/large format/etc.) pnrinting markets.
"BROTHER INDUSTRIES, LTD. (the "Offeror") hereby announces that it has resolved, at the board of directors meeting held today, to acquire the shares of common stock (the "Target's Stock") of MUTOH HOLDINGS CO., LTD. (securities code: 7999, listed on the Standard Market of the Tokyo Stock Exchange, Inc. (the "TSE"); the "Target") through a tender offer (the "Tender Offer") under the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act (Act No. 25, 1948, as amended; the "Act") as described below."
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Thank you Tri Tuladhar for Your Tribute to STEVE TEMPLE – A Giant of Industrial Inkjet
"It is with deep sadness that we mark the passing of Steve Temple last Sunday – one of the true founding fathers of industrial inkjet, visionary inventor, and co-founder of Xaar. The inkjet world has lost one of its greatest pioneers."
Steve did not just contribute to iinkjet, he DEFINED it. His leadership in developing Xaar's shared wall technology fundamentally changed industrial printhead design, enabling high-density, robust and scalable nozzle architectures. His work on ThroughFlow printhead technology revolutionised reliability and fluid handling, making it possible to jet more complex and exotic fluids. Today, ThroughFlow concepts are embedded across virtually all major printhead platforms – a testament to the lasting impact of his ideas. His fingerprints are truly on the entire industry."
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Upcoming Inkjet Industry Events
(as of Febuary 10, 2026)
CONNECT 2026
February 10-12, 2026
Wynn Las Vegas
Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Web Site: Home - ePS CONNECT 2026
Packaging Innovations & Empack 2026
February 11-12, 2026
NEC Birmingham
Birmingham, UK
Web Site: https://www.packagingbirmingham.com
innoLAE 2026 (Innovations in Large-Area Electronics Conference)
February 17-19, 2026
Cripps Court Conference Centre
Magdalene College
Cambridge, UK
Web Site: https://innolae.org
Pack Expo East
February 17-19, 2026
Pennsylvania Convention Center
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Web Site: https://www.packexpoeast.com
JAGAT page 2026
February 18-20, 2026
Ikebukuro Sunshine City
Tokyo, Japan
Web Site: https://page.jagat.or.jp
Sign & Digital UK 2026
February 22-24, 2026
NEC Birmingham
Birmingham, UK
Web Site: https://signuk.com
NOTE: Co-located with Printware & Promotion Live
Printing United Leadership Summit
February 23-25, 2026
Park Hyatt Aviara Resort, Golf Club & Spa
San Diego, California, USA
Web Site: https://leadershipsummit.printing.org
NOTE: Invitation Only Event & Must be a Printing United Member
AATCC Coloration Conference
February 24-25, 2026
StateView Hotel
Raleigh, North Carolina, USA
Web Site: https://www.aatcc.org/aatcc-events/coloration/
LOPEC 2026
February 24-26, 2026
ICM – Internationales Congress Center München
Munich, Germany
Web Site: https://lopec.com/en
9th Annual Additive Manufacturing Strategies 2026
February 24-26, 2026
Museum of Jewish Heritage
New York, New York
Web Site: https://additivemanufacturingstrategies.com
LOPEC (Large-area, Organic & Printed Electronics Convention)
February 24-26, 2026
ICM – Internationales Congress Center München
Munich, Germany
Web Site: https://lopec.com/en/
Fogra Colour Management Symposium 2026
February 25-26, 2026
Holiday Inn at Gasteig
Munich, Germany
Web Site: https://fogra.org/en/events/colour-management-symposium
RadTech The BIG IDEAS for UV+EB Technology Conference
March 2-3, 2026
USS Midway Aircraft Carrier & Museum
San Digo, California, USA
Web Site: https://bigideasconference.com
PACKINNO 2026
March 4-6, 2026
China Import & Export Fair Complex
Guangzhou, PR China
Web Site: https://www.packinno.com/inno/idx/eng
2026 APPPEXPO (Shanghai International Printing Exhibition)
March 4-7, 2026
National Convention and Exhibition Center
Shanghai, China
Web Site: https://www.apppexpo.com
TCM Decorative Surfaces Conference 2026
March 5-6, 2026
Leonardo Royal Hotel
Munich, Germany
Web Site: https://www.surfaces-conference.eu
Dscoop Edge Rockies
March 8-11, 2026
Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center
Denver, Colorado, USA
Web Site: Edge Rockies 2026 - Event | Dscoop Community
NOTE: Registrants must be Dscoop members
Smithers Sustainability in Packaging US 2026
March 10-12, 2026
Swissotel Chicago
Chicago, Illinois, USA
Web Site: Home | Sustainability in Packaging US
Online Print Summit 2026: Re-Inventing Print for the On-Demand Era
March 12-13, 2026
Alten Kongresshalle Munich
Munich, Germany
Web Site: https://online-print-summit.com/en/
TCT Asia: 3D Printing & Additive Manufacturing Intelligence
March 17-19, 2026
National Exhibition & Convention Center (NECC)
Shanghai, China
Web Site: https://en.tctasia.cn
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IMI Europe Inkjet Development Conference 2026
March 18-19, 2026
Hyperion Hotel
Hamburg, Germany
Web Site: https://imieurope.com/inkjetdevelopmentconference2026-introduction
Digital Textile Printing Week
March 23-27, 2026
Virtual Event
Web Site: https://digitaltextileprintingweek.wtin.com
Printing United Alliance Legislative Fly-In
March 24-25, 2026
The Hilton Washington, DC Capitol Hill
Washington, DC, USA
Web Site: https://flyin.printing.org
NOTE: Invitation Only Event
ExpoPrint & ConverFlexo 2026
March 24-28, 2026
Expo Center Norte
São Paulo, Brazil
Web Site: ExpoPrint & ConverFlexo Latin America 2026 - Feira da Indústria Gráfica
Impressions Expo 2026
March 25-28, 2026
Atlantic City Convention Center
Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA
Web Site: Home - Impressions Expo - Atlantic City
2026 ACUP+ Conference
March 30-April 2, 2026
Renaissance Addison Dallas
Addison, Texas, USA
Web Site: https://acup-edu.org
Gulf Print & Pack 2026
March 31-April 2, 2026
Dubai World Trade Center
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Web Site: https://www.gulfprintpack.com
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