e-Inkjetnews Monthly Newsletter - August, 2025 Issue 5 | | |
IMI is excited and pleased to present the August issue of
e-Inkjetnews - Inkjet Industry: Trends & Innovations.
We've delayed the August e-Inkjetnews - Inkjet Industry: Trends & Innovations distribution as the USA celebrated our Annual Labor Day holiday. We trust everyone had a happy and safe long weekend!
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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
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Quantica in collaboration with FraunhoferIPA and droptica announce ZIM development project
Project focuses on development of an industrial modular printing unit with integrated prognosis system for processing high-viscosity materials for 2.5D applications. Kicked off in May 2025, it will continue for the next 27 months. The initiative aims to enhance process reliability, improve print quality, and unlock new application areas by developing a modular material jetting process with integrated real-time monitoring.
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Tom Bertke appointed Sales Manager for Xaar Versatex Printbar in North America
The Versatex Printbar, driven by Xaar's Nitrox printheads, High Laydown, & TF Technology enables the precise and reliable deposition of UV varnishes and coatings with market-leading thickness and visual impact. Tom joins EPS with over 30 years of senior roles at Domino, EFI, Jetrion, SPG Prints, Durst, Ricoh, Konica Minolta, and Hitachi US Industrial Marking and CodingDivision.
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Schwarz Partners Group NA to install World's 1st BHS Jetliner Monochrome Inkjet at StarCorr Sheets inTemple, Texas
The system features one-color black printing directly inline at corrugator speeds and widths providing unlimited applications and value adds to brown boxes by enabling variable data printing, unique barcodes, QR codes, and straightforward serialization and versioning on corrugated boxes. Print+ delivers sharper graphics, faster turnaround times, & unmatched efficiency while avoiding costly printing plates and setup delays.
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State of New York renews RIT AMPrint Center contract to develop next generation 3D Printing
Since 2015, The AMPrint Center has helped position the State of New York as a global leader in 3D-printing through industry, government, and academic partnerships. For example, AMPrint is helping Rochester-based 3D printer company Impossible Objects develop an inkjet based machine (CBAM-25) that produces ultra-strong and lightweight carbon fiber composite components and is. refered to as the world’s fastest 3D printer.
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Blog: Colour So Precise - It's Microscopic
Dysha Cindrati, Marketing Manager, Alchemie Technology, Duxford, Cambridge, UK
Ms. Cindrati is the Marketing Manager at Alchemie Technology, where she leads digital marketing and PR strategies to promote sustainable innovation in textile dyeing. With an MSc in Digital Marketing Management from Coventry University and 6 years’ experience in Marketing, Dysha brings a strong background in content creation, media strategy, and brand visibility. She is passionate about sustainability and leverages her expertise to drive impactful campaigns that align with Alchemie’s mission.
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WhatTheyThink
2025 Technology Outlook Webinar Series September 8-12, 2025 designed for quick learn about new print innovations from industry analysts & thought leaders
Sessions and Presenters are:
9/8 Production Print Technology
Kelly Lawrence
9/9 Labels & Packaging Outlook
David Zwang
9/10 Software & Workflow
Pat McGrew & Ryan McAbee
9/11 Display Graphics/Signage & Textiles/Apparel
Richard Romano and Cary Sherburne
9/12 Binding & Finishing
Patrick Henry
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Kento Digital welcomes industry veteran John Kelly as General Manager North America
With over forty-five years of experience in corrugated packaging and a lifelong passion for high-graphics printing and converting, John brings both strategic insight and operational knowledge to support Kento customers. John says "My approach is consultative - I come from the floor and understand our customers' challenges.”
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Xanté introduces its next generation Xanté X-121 UV flatbed printer
At the core of the X-121 are dual or quad Epson i3200 four-channel printheads (CMYK) and (WWWW), delivering rich, vibrant color and precise detail on virtually any substrate — including wood, glass, stone, metal, acrylic, vinyl, coroplast, paper, and more. With a 3-inch maximum print head height, it easily accommodates thicker media types plus print to shape capabilities. Debuting alongside the X-121 is the release of iQueue® 17, Xanté’s most advanced version of iQueue workflow software.
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Agfa SpeedSet Orca Press completes beta testing at Delta Group
After a successful installation and testing phase, the Agfa SpeedSet Orca press is now making daily production runs and will begin shift work imminently – a major milestone in the Orca’s journey to full commercial availability. Orca is a single-pass water-based solution described as the most productive B1 Inkjet press on the market, with top speeds of up to 11,000 B1 sheets/hour. Its flexibility enables cost effective short run jobs with comparable quality to offset and flexo printing.
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Kyocera Nixka Inkjet Systems (KNIS) announces European launch of Belharra Photo Printer and 4Q 2025 Global Launch
The Belharra inkjet printer was designed with eco-efficiency in mind, using water-based inks, optimized energy consumption, and minimal waste during operation. A recent life cycle assessment (LCA) confirmed that Belharra is, in average, reducing by 60% the environmental impact vs. a traditional silver halide process without compromise on print quality or running cost.
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i4F digital printing portfolio strengthened with 6 new Hymmen patents granted in USA Europe, China, & S. Korea
i4F®, (a company group providing patents/technologies to the flooring industry) announced the granting of six new digital embossing patents from long-standing technology partner, Hymmen, across Europe, USA, China & South Korea. These patents expand i4F’s digital printing portfolio & reinforces the protection of Hymmen’s DLEplus technology, exclusively available from i4F.
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STAHLS announces LIQUID 3D™, a patent-pending technology they describe as the next innovation in apparel decoration-IS IT INKJET?
According to Stahl, Liquid 3D™ is not your typical raised ink or molded rubber. Unlike existing 3D effects, STAHLS’ innovation embeds logos into fabric using a proprietary combination of high-definition printing and adhesive integration. The result is a textile-based emblem that looks and feels like no other – bold, detailed, and built to last. STAHLS’ is hosting a live launch webinar for early access and in-depth demos of LIQUID 3D™ in action on Wednesday, September 10th at 2:00pm ET.
Registration is Free
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Inkcups updates Helix ONE® UV direct to object cylinder printer
Added features designed to boost efficiency and expand applications include:
Auto File & barcode scanning to streamline file management and boosting efficiency.
New jettable Sure-Bond Primer to promote bonding on powder coated products and applied via seventh printhead channel for inline streamlined decoration.
Smaller diameter capability to enable decoration of tapered and straight walled cylindrical objects from 33-116 mm in diameter.
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Upcoming Inkjet Industry Events
2025 Plastic Product Decorating Summit
September 3-5, 2025
Embassy Suites by Hilton Charlotte Golf Resort & Spa
Charlotte, North Carolina, USA
Web Site: https://productdecoratingevent.com
NAPIM 2025 (National Association of Printing Ink Manufacturers)
Annual Convention/Technical Conference
September 8-11, 2025
Omni Charlotte
Charlotte, North Carolina, USA
Web Site: https://www.napim.org/aws/NAPIM/pt/sp/convention
FESPA Africa 2025
September 9-11, 2025
Gallagher Convention Centre
Johannesburg, South Africa
Web Site: https://www.fespaafrica.com
34th Annual Conference of the European Society for Biomaterials
September 9-11, 2025
Torino Lingotto Conference Center
Torino, Italy
Web Site: https://esb2025.org
Cambridge University Science of Printing Conference 2025
September 10, 2025
Institute of Manufacturing
Cambridge, UK
Web Site: The Science of Printing Conference, September 2025 | University of Cambridge
drinktec 2025
September 15-19, 2025
Trade Fair Center Messe
Munich, Germany
Web Site: https://www.drinktec.com
Heidelberg SHIFT 2025
September 16-17, 2025
halle02/Guterbahnhpf Heidelberg and Heidelberg Print Media Center
Heidelberg, Germany
Web Site: https://shift.heidelberg.com
LabelExpo Europe 2025
September 16-19, 2025
Fira Barcelona Gran Via
Barcelona, Spain
Web Site: https://www.labelexpo-europe.com
Pack Print International-10th Int’l Packaging & Printing Exhibition Asia
September 17-20, 2025
BITEC (Bangkok Int’l Trade & Exhibition Centre
Bangkok, Thailand
Web Site: https://www.print-pack.de
PACKPRINTPLAS Philippines 2025
September 18-20, 2025
SMX Convention Center Manila
Manilla, Philippines
Web Site: https://packprintplasphilippines.com
The Print Show
September 23-25, 2025
NEC Birmingham
Birmingham, UK
Web Site: https://www.theprintshow.co.uk
ESMA Academy: Sustainable Digital Printing on Textiles
September 23-25, 2025
Online
Web Site: https://esma.com/academy-tex
FACHPA (European trade fair for packaging, technology, & processing)
September 23-25, 2025
Exhibition Centre Nuremberg
Nuremberg, Germany
Web Site: https://www.fachpack.de/en
FESPA Eurasia 2025
September 24-27, 2025
Istanbul Expo Center
Istanbul, Turkey
Web Site: https://fespaeurasia.com.tr/en
Formnext Asia Tokyo Forum
September 25-26, 2025
Tokyo Metropolitan Industrial Trade Center
Tokyo, Japan
Web Site: Formnext Asia Tokyo Forum
FESPA Mexico 2025
September 25-27, 2025
Centro Citibanamex
Mexico City, Mexico
Web Site: https://www.fespa.com/en/events/2025/fespa-mexico-2025
2nd FABTEX Georgia
September 26-28, 2025
EXPO Georgia
Tbilisi, Georgia
Web Site: https://www.fabtexgeorgia.com
Pack Expo International
September 29-October 1, 2025
Las Vegas Convention Center
Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Web Site: https://www.packexpolasvegas.com
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