Xaar launches high viscosity jetting

Most printheads can currently jet materials with viscosities of up to 10-25 centipoise (cP), however, the newly launched TF and High Laydown technologies by Xaar enable jetting fluids with viscosities up to 100 cP.

Ultra-high viscosity jetting opens a wide range of new inkjet capabilities and applications for OEMs and manufacturers. The ability to lay down fluids with higher particle loading and particle sizes offers an increased color gamut, opacity and special effects. It also enables jetting higher molecular weight photopolymers for Advanced Manufacturing and 3D printing applications.

The announcement of Xaar’s ultra-high viscosity capability follows the appointment of Dr John Mills as CEO at Xaar. The launch at InPrint is the first part of Xaar’s strategy to focus the printhead business on its Bulk platform, including its Xaar 2001+ printhead and High Laydown Technology.

‘Xaar has almost 30 years’ experience in inkjet, a significant IP portfolio and a strong technology roadmap. We believe that focusing the business on the sizeable market opportunities available will ensure that Xaar is best positioned to deliver the service, quality and products our global customers demand,’ said John Mills, CEO at Xaar.

‘The announcement of our ultra-high viscosity capability across our printhead platform is therefore an exciting moment for the business and clearly demonstrates the continued relevance of our technology in leading inkjet printing across the latest market applications,’ concluded Mills.