e-Inkjetnews Monthly Newsletter - April, 2025 Issue 1

IMI is excited and pleased to present the first issue of 

e-Inkjetnews - Inkjet Industry: Trends & Innovations.


Welcome to the April 2025 Issue 1 of e-Inkjetnews - Inkjet Industry: Trends & Innovations - a free monthly enewsletter distributed to the IMI Universe - IMI's international database of over 15,000 inkjet professionals covering all aspects of inkjet technologies, markets, and applications. The IMI Universe database has been developed from our activities organizing over 600 digital printing programs attended by well over 25,000 technical, research, end user, academic, marketing, and management personnel from leading inkjet and related companies from around the world.


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The following news items, announcements, product introductions, etc. present recent inkjet industry activities.


You may submit items for consideration by emailing information to Al Keene at al@imiconf.com

Kyocera Document Solutions Opens FOREARTH Experience Studio in Milan, Italy


Kyocera Document Solutions' FOREARTH Experience Studio, a showroom where visitors can experience textile printing using the FOREARTH eco-friendly textile printing inkjet printer, was opened on April 14, 2025.

FOREARTH is a textile printing inkjet printer useing proprietary water-based pigment inks to reduce environmental impact through the water-free concept, while maintaining vivid colors and the original softness of fabrics, and achieving sustainable textile printing that allows for free design choices that can be printed on a variety of fabrics. 

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Atomic AM is developing Universal and Next-Gen binders to create a Binder Jetting turning point


While traditional binders have served the industry well, they are often limited by material specificity. A new wave of universal and next-generation binders is set to transform what’s possible in future binder jetting applications. The next generation of binders will be designed to work across multiple material systems thus enabling new applications, and streamlined workflows making binder jetting a more powerful advanced manufacturing tool.

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Seiko Epson & Epson Cross Investment Corporation have entered into an agreement with Gosan Tech Co. with inkjet technology that can be used in a variety of industrial fields.


Gosan Tech has developed an ink supply system to achieve high ink drop uniformity, pressure control, and simulation technology, cultivated through development of manufacturing equipment for OLED displays using the inkjet technology. Gosan Tech is expanding its business in the field of perovskite solar cells, (next-generation solar cells), and in biotechnology fields such as droplet manufacturing of drugs, biological tissues, and pathological testing equipment.

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Kyocera Nixka Inkjet Systems announces the first installation of its revolutionary "Belharra" Printer at Photoweb in Grenoble, France


Photoweb has actively contributed to defining the requirements for a more sustainable approach to their photo market. Kyocera Nixka Inkjet Systems has adapted its products to answer their demand and Photoweb becomes the first worldwide beta site for this innovative technology on the photo market. The installation of Belharra at Photoweb is part of the company’s ambitious strategy to reduce its carbon footprint by 30% by 2030 and transition to 100% eco-designed products.

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Blog: Why Inkjet Single-Pass Innovation Needs a New Standard

Mr. Luis Venâncio, Technology Development Leader in Industrial Inkjet Printing, Brazil

For the past 25 years, I’ve worked across visual communication, commercial printing, and metal packaging industries. Within the inkjet world specifically, I’ve operated equipment, managed color profiling, automated prepress workflows (including for offset systems), overseen production, and collaborated in the development of coatings for improved adhesion and print performance. This broad exposure allowed me to understand the entire inkjet ecosystem—not just as a set of components, but as an integrated production reality.

My conclusion is simple: what inkjet single-pass innovation needs is not another machine—it needs a new production standard.

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Global Graphics Software unveils Mako Core 8.0 - the next evolution in high-performance graphics rendering for print that will boost performance and cut costs


Mako Core™ 8.0, is the latest version of the popular Software Development Kit (SDK) for Independent Software Vendors (ISVs) creating and editing workflow solutions for print. This release introduces Apex™, a groundbreaking rendering technology designed to boost performance and reduce costs. Built for high-performance, cross-platform applications, Apex runs entirely on the Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) delivering exceptional high-speed rendering with high-quality results on screen or in a web browser.

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Durst Group merger with Aleph SrL entering its final stage to become Durst Como - New center of excellence for digital textile printing


Aleph will be fully integrated into the Durst Group, and Durst Como will emerge as a new center of excellence for digital textile printing. An initial result of the merger was showcased by the Durst Group at FESPA 2025 in Berlin, featuring the new Durst LF Series Graphics. Developed further from the Aleph Laforte platform for indoor and outdoor applications using water-based inks, they enable both high-speed sublimation printing on paper and direct printing on polyester fabrics with sublimation ink.

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HP continues to advance Additive Manufacturing with new Multi Jet Fusion innovations and collaborations

At RAPID + TCT 2025, HP unveiled the latest innovations in polymer and metal 3D printing, alongside strategic collaborations that push the automotive industry Additive Manufacturing boundaries. Blazin Rodz created a fully functional, performance-driven vehicle packed with over 75 MJF-printed parts. HP AM Solutions (in collaboration with Evonik), announced general availability of a halogen-free flame-retardant material for advanced 3D print applications. 

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Inkcups announces the commercial availability of Pinnacle award-winning patent pending Nano Pin Curing technology

The technology enables printing on transparent cylindrical vessels such as glassware, clear plastic bottles, wine and spirit bottles, candle holders, and assorted drinkware without the need to first fill the vessel with a UV-blocking substance or stuffing agent. The removal of this process reduces production time and maintains the sterile environment on the inside of the bottle. Additional enhancements include a reorganization of the printheads and incorporation of a precision laser alignment tool. Users can achieve a 10% increase in print speed, further enhancing production efficiency.

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Directions, a bimonthly patent review service, will periodically provide inkjet patent Mini-Reviews for e-Inkjetnews. Read more about Directions



Fujifilm showcasing new Fujifilm and Barberan single pass press plus Fujifilm’s Acuity Triton with AQUAFUZE ink technologyat FESPA 2025

For the ultra-high production end of the market, Fujifilm and Barberan have developed a single pass inkjet solution in two configurations (the top end HS6000 - capable of print volumes up to a 6000 sqm/hr & a smaller/lower volume HS3000 being launched at FESPA.

The Acuity Triton press with AQUAFUZE technology has the benefits of UV LED and water-based inkjet printing offering strong adhesion to various media without requiring a pre-coat primer or optimizer.

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INX International rebrands inkjet inks to INXjet and is introduces four new inkjet inks in Europe

As the third largest ink producer in North America and worldwide network, INX says rebranding to INXJet is a natural progression in their strategy to advance the digital printing market. Read More Here

The IPC UV Curable Ultra Flexible Inks are compatible with printers using a variety of printheads. The T32 UV CurableE32 Eco-Solvent, and I32 UV Curable inks were developed for printers with Epson® printheads.

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EFI showcases newest hybrid and flatbed LED inkjet printers - EFI Pro 30f+ hybrid flatbed/roll-to-roll printer. & M3h hybrid flatbed/roll-fed UV LED printer 

The EFI Pro 30f+ features a 120x80-inch printable area and can handle media up to four inches thick. It is equipped with EFI’s white ink, up to five-layer single-pass printing, optional clear ink, and high-performance ProGraphics™+ Series UVLED inks. The M3h printer handles board, sheet, or rolled media up to two inches thick wiyh four colors plus white, up to five layer single-pass printing, and optional clear ink. Both printers are designed to enable printers to grow their business with new capabilities & revenue streams.

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InkJet, Inc. Begins Operations as Cyklop U.S. and Expands NA Packaging, Coding, & Marking Services

After over 35 years as an aftermarket industrial inks manufacturer, Inkjet, Inc. was acquired by CyKlop - a global packaging leader that has expanded in recent years by acquisitions to expand its packaging, coding, and marking solutions portfolio. In addition to inks and fluids for for CIJ, TIJ, & case coding applications, CyKlop US also offers continuous and thermal inkjet printers to laser marking systems, print and apply labeling, and high-resolution case coders.

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Upcoming Industry Events

 

FESPA Global Print Expo

May 6-9. 2025

Messe Berlin GmbH

Berlin, Germany

Web Site: FESPA Global Print Expo

 

Personalisation Experience

May 6-9. 2025

Messe Berlin GmbH

Berlin, Germany

Web Site: https://www.personalisationexperience.com

 

Labelexpo Southeast Asia 2025

May 8-10, 2025

Bangkok International Trade & Exhibition Centre

Bangkok, Thailand

Web Site: https://www.labelexpo-seasia.com

 

iPrint Foundation Course – Inkjet Engineering

May 12-16, 2025

iPrint Inkjet Training Center

Marly, Swizerland

Web Site: Foundation Course - HEIA-FR

 

FMP & drupa PRINT & DIGITAL CONVENTION 2025

May 13-14, 2025

CCD Congress Center

Dusseldorf, Germany

Web Site: https://www.printdigitalconvention.de/en        

 

rapid.tech 3D

May 13-15, 2025

Messe Erfurt

Erfurt, Germany

Web Site: https://www.rapidtech-3d.de/en

 

iPrint Masterclass on Inkjet Rheology

May 14-16, 2025

iPrint Inkjet Training Center

Marly, Swizerland

Web Site: Masterclass on Inkjet Rheology - HEIA-FR

 

RadTech UV&EB Technology & Conference

May 18-21, 2025

Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center

Detroit, Michigan, USA

Website: https://radtech.org/radtech25/

 

iPrint Masterclass on Waveform Development

May 19-21, 2025

iPrint Inkjet Training Center

Marly, Swizerland

Web Site: Masterclass on Waveform Development - HEIA-FR

 

PacPrint 2025

May 20-23, 2025

The Dome, Sydney Showground

Sydney, Australia

Web Site: https://www.pacprint.com.au

 

Fogra Digital Printing Meets Offset

May 21-22, 2025

Munich/Aschheim, Germany

Web Site: https://fogra.org/en/events/digital-printing-meets-offset

Note: Event will be presented in German

 

Domotex asia ChinaFloor 2025

May 26-28, 2025

National Exhibition & Conference Center

Shanghai, China

Web Site: https://www.domotexasiachinafloor.com

 

PRINT4ALL

May 27-30, 2025

Fiera Milano

Milan, Italy

Web Site: https://www.print4all.it

 

Smithers Digital Print for Packaging US 2025

Dates: June 2-4, 2025

Thompson Buckhead Hotel

Atlanta, Georgia, USA

Web Site: Digital Print for Packaging US 2025 - Smithers

 

Apparel Decoration Summit 2025                    

June 2-4, 2025

Hilton Nashville Downtown

Nashville, Tennessee, USA

Web Site: https://summit.apparelist.com   

NOTE: Invitation Only Event


TCT 3Sixty

June 4-5, 2025

NEC Birmingham

Birmingham, UK

Web Site: https://tct3sixty.com

 

SKZ High Viscosity Inkjet Inks

June 4-5, 2025

Online Only

Würzburg, Germany

Web Site: Online Course: Formulation of Inkjet Inks

 

Reconnaissance International High Security Printing Latin America

June 9-11, 2025

Sheraton Grand Rio Hotel & Resort

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Web Site: https://hsp-latinamerica.com

 

EXPO PACK Guadalajara 2025

June 10-12, 2025

Expo Guadalajara

Guadalajara, Mexico

Web Site: https://www.expopackguadalajara.com.mx  


Amplify Print

June 10-12, 2025

Donald E. Stephens Convention Center

Rosemont, Illinois, USA

Web Site: https://amplifyprint.org


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