Xaar signs inkjet printhead partnership agreement with Xerox

Xaar, one of the leaders in industrial inkjet technology, headquartered in Cambridge, UK, has signed an agreement with Xerox Corporation to partner in bulk piezoelectric (piezo) inkjet printheads.

This partnership capitalises on each company’s considerable expertise in bulk piezo printhead development; it will deliver substantial benefits to the market through leveraging both companies’ market-leading technology, and enable Xaar to bring to customers a broader range of bulk piezo printheads.

“Continued investment in technology and product development, together with strategic partnerships, are key elements of our 2020 vision,” said Doug Edwards, Xaar CEO.

Xaar also develops and sells ink systems, electronics and fluid optimisation services to accelerate inkjet system development and adoption. Xaar printheads incorporate patented technology for decorating, patterning, depositing functional coatings on, or adding structure to, a variety of industrial and consumer products.