Inkjet Process Development

Whether you are testing new ideas or scaling to production, we provide the expertise and support to take your inkjet process from experimentation to execution.

Inkjet System Design

Set your application up for success by leveraging our experience with dozens of printheads, drive electronics, ink supplies, and other inkjet components to help choose the right combination.

Proof of Concept Trials

We’ll perform initial jettability and print trials to explore different materials and techniques to build confidence in your application

Performance Optimization

Our experienced team can finetune the process settings to push the limits of print speed, throw distance, consistency, and more to maximize results

Lab and Pilot Implementation

We’ll take everything we’ve learned from the initial trials and craft a system your team can use to gain in-house knowledge and experience

Production Integration

Once the process is proven, we’ll scale it up and integrate an inkjet print engine into your production line

“This new instrument boosts our ability to support customer technical needs and to bring innovative additives to the market faster. With literally 24/7 support, the ImageXpert team was always there to get us going when we would hit a wall! Investing in the drop watcher and the print station from ImageXpert we didn’t only get an instrument vital to our day-to-day work, we also gained a collaboration partner that belongs to the community of companies and individuals playing a major role in the inkjet space.”

 Dr. Vedran Durasevic, Head of Applied Research and Technology, Evonik Industries

“From whiteboard concept to production execution, ImageXpert engineers designed, developed, and deployed an advanced technology solution for a critical Covid-19 inspection system. In a very challenging time the ImageXpert team went above and beyond to meet an extremely aggressive timeline. It was a seamless team effort between supplier and customer, to the point it eliminated any barriers.”

 Shawn MacCartney, Program Manager, Jabil

“ImageXpert and AGFA already go back a long way, as we bought our first JetXpert system in 2013. One of the key things about this ongoing partnership is that at ImageXpert you buy a solution, an integrated package of knowledge, equipment and service that does what you intended it to do and on which you can rely. Key advantages for Agfa are the flexibility of the systems, high quality and accuracy and the excellent service of the ImageXpert team.”

 – David Tilemans, Assistant Quality Assurance, AGFA

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The ImageXpert Advantage

ImageXpert produces the JetXpert line of tools – the industry-leading inkjet analysis solution trusted by hundreds of companies worldwide. This global network gives us unmatched access and insight into the latest advancements in inkjet technology. We leverage the collective experience of hundreds of inkjet development labs to design our inkjet systems. When it comes to finding the recipe for success in unprecedented inkjet applications, few can match ImageXpert’s breadth of insight and experience.

FAQ About Inkjet Process Development

  • What is inkjet process optimization?
  • What types of trials can you support?
  • What equipment do you use?
  • What kind of data/reporting will I get?
  • How long does a project take?
What is inkjet process optimization?

Inkjet process optimization is the systematic refinement of hundreds of print parameters (such as waveform, temperate, pressure, throw distance, speed, curing methods) to achieve consistent, reliable, and scalable prining results tailored to your application.

What types of trials can you support?

We have the equipment and expertise to perform a wide variety of inkjet tests
— Proof-of-concept jetting and printing tests with different printheads and materials to find the best combination
— Deep dive into optimizing the printing parameters to meet your jetting or printing targets
— Produce prototypes on your substrates and perform functional testing on them
— Printing or longevity testing at production speeds

What equipment do you use?

We use the best inkjet development equipment available – a combination of JetXpert Dropwatchers and JetXpert Print Stations. We can use any printhead, any substrate, and print anything from a single sheet to a production size roll of material.

What kind of data/reporting will I get?

We provide detailed, transparent results and recommendations for success
— Jetting analysis like drop volume, velocity, satellites, and videos
— Frequency sweeps, waveform sweeps, and other performance curves
— Printed samples and quality assessments

How long does a project take?

Inkjet system design usually takes a few weeks. Proof of concept trials usually take 1-2 months. Lab and pilot systems take 3-5 months depending on complexity.

Resources for Inkjet Process Development

  • How to Optimize a Waveform

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  • The Ultimate Industrial Inkjet Printhead Comparison Chart

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  • What Ink is Right for My Application?

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