16th Annual Ink Jet Printing Conference announced by IMI

Information Management Institute, Inc. has announced the upcoming 16th Annual Ink Jet Printing Conference being held January 31-February 2, 2007 and The Ink Jet Academy: Theory of Ink Jet Technology being held January 29-30, 2007; both at the Radisson Orlando Resort – Celebration in Kissimmee, Florida. 

The unique conference program and format is designed to provide attendees with the most up-to-date trends in printhead advancements, ink technology and application developments that are shaping the future of the expanding ink jet industry.

Among the key topics to be covered in over twenty presentations are: printhead developments for advancing applications such as digital fabrication, digital coating, packaging, materials deposition and many others; many advancements in energy curing inks; the introduction and opportunities for nanomaterials based inks; electronics and software developments for driving print engines; volumetric control advances for high viscosity materials, exploration of many new industrial ink jet applications and markets plus numerous other exciting topics key to ink jet’s future growth.

‘IMI’s annual program is the only 2007 US program devoted entirely to a comprehensive assessment of the ink jet industry’s future,’ said conference co-chairman Dr Ross N. Mills of imaging Technology international (Boulder, Colorado).  Dr Mills also stated, ‘IMI’s annual Ink Jet Printing Conference enables attendees to gain an understanding of the key issues, barriers and drivers that are crucial to participating in the successful advancement of ink jet technology into new and diverse applications.’

The complete program agenda, registration details and a downloadable color brochure can be found on IMI’s website www.imiconf.com

According to Conference Co-Chairman Mike Willis of Pivotal Resources (Cambridge, UK), ‘IMI’s 16th Annual Ink Jet Printing Conference provides those involved in the ink jet industry and those developing new applications a unique opportunity to meet, network and foster the continued success of ink jet technologies, applications and markets as well as to obtain critical insights into the rapid expansion of ink jet technologies.’ 

‘Conference presenters will provide the latest information on many technology developments, applications and market opportunities,’ said IMI president Al Keene. ‘Presentations from 3P InkJet Textiles AG, Fujifilm Dimatix, Hewlett Packard, Hexion Specialty Chemicals, InfoTrends, Innov8 Solutions, I.T. Strategies, i T i, Konica Minolta IJ Technologies, Nazdar, nScrypt, Nordson UV, Phoseon Technology, Pivotal Resources, SunJet, TTP, U.S. Secret Service, Web Consulting, Work Associates, Xaar and Xennia Technology will provide key insights into the future of the ink jet industry and its competitive role in the overall marketplace.’

Conference registrants can also participate in IMI’s unique Suppliers’ Forum session and give a 5-minute presentation covering their technology, products, services, requirements, etc. as well as having a complimentary display in the conference display area. 

In conjunction with the conference, IMI is sponsoring the Ink Jet Academy: Theory of Ink Jet Technology on January 29-30, 2007 at the same location. This course, led by scientists from Pivotal Resources and Xennia Technology - two Cambridge, UK companies with a worldwide reputation in the ink jet industry and with a proven track record - has been attended by over 1,300 registrants over the past seven years. Coupled with the conference, there simply is not a better or more cost effective way to obtain the latest information that is defining the future of ink jet technology as applications continue to expand.