Epson has re-equipped and reopened its Fujimi Inkjet Innovation Lab at its Fujimi Plant in Japan, which now includes more commercial and industrial printing solutions.

The Fujimi Inkjet Innovation Lab, which first opened in October 2019, was created to promote the exploration of new inkjet printing applications in manufacturing in collaboration with a variety of partners. 

Epson said as it sees commercial and industrial printing as a growth area, the re-equipped Fujimi Inkjet Innovation Lab is part of its strategy to expand applications for printhead-based solutions in new markets and to accelerate innovation in its customers’ printing and production processes.

The lab now includes newly outfitted direct-to-surface colour inkjet printers along with facilities for performing tests using Epson’s inkjet printheads.

Furnished also with other new facilities such as a meeting area and a studio that can broadcast a view of tests performed, Epson said the lab is spacious, open and conducive to the growth of ideas. 

“Until now used mainly for conventional printing applications, Epson’s inkjet printheads also show promise in new fields such as electronics and bioprinting,” the company said.

“The Fujimi Inkjet Innovation Lab is equipped with inkjet machine for R&D mounted with these printheads, as well as a battery of other machines, instruments, and tools for running trial production and evaluations.

“Inkjet systems eliminate much of the waste associated with traditional production methods and are expected to transform the way companies manufacture, which is especially important given today’s increased focus on sustainability.”

Epson added that it will continue to drive the creation of new value that contributes to a more sustainable world through the Fujimi Inkjet Innovation Lab and through co-creation with partners from a variety of fields.

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