Xaar unveils new process to accelerate inkjet innovation

Xaar, the UK-based industrial inkjet technology manufacturer with nearly 200 patents, has announced a new flexible fluid development and optimisation process designed to fast-track inkjet system creation, cut costs, and bring disruptive applications to market faster. The development was unveiled from its Cambridge headquarters on 30 October 2025, as part of the company’s broader strategy to simplify fluid validation and shorten research and development cycles.

The initiative aims to support manufacturers and OEMs at every stage of system design by offering three development routes. Customers can choose from Xaar’s portfolio of pre-approved fluids, each supplied with tailored waveforms and proven compatibility with Xaar printheads; opt for matched waveforms from its library based on rheology analysis; or request a bespoke waveform created through full diagnostics, rheology testing, and compatibility validation. Optional development kits and print samples are available for all routes to demonstrate achievable results.

The new process reduces early capital expenditure by enabling early-stage fluid verification, helping manufacturers minimise risk and bring high-performance inkjet systems to market faster. Xaar said the platform is particularly valuable for applications using challenging fluids, such as those with higher viscosity or larger particle sizes, which are increasingly relevant in advanced manufacturing and functional printing.

The company’s approach has already been tested by Inkatronic, which used Xaar’s process to validate performance for a wood panel printing application. By combining Nazdar’s pre-approved water-based, high-viscosity fluids with Xaar’s in-house print trials, Inkatronic achieved full validation in less than a month without major investment. “Xaar’s support was outstanding,” said Mikael Boedler, head of new business development at Inkatronic. “The pre-developed waveforms cut testing time significantly and saved us months of work. We delivered customer samples faster and with greater confidence.”

Graham Tweedale, chief operating officer at Xaar, said the new process underscores the company’s focus on speed, performance, and flexibility. “We understand how crucial these factors are when developing new inkjet systems,” he said. “Our fluid development process gives customers the tools to innovate faster and reduce risk while staying fully in control.”