Advantages of Inkjet Technology
Epson's inkjet system ejects droplets mechanically without heating the ink.
Epson inkjet printers use a non-contact method to eject ink, allowing them to print on a variety of media. In addition, because they do not use heat, they can use a variety of inks (substances).
Features of Epson Inkjet Systems
Epson is using its cutting-edge piezoelectric printhead, PrecisionCore, in a wide range of printer categories. We want to use this technology as an alternative to analog printing in all applications, as it offers value in terms of improved productivity and reduced environmental impact. In response to the expansion of the digital printing market in commercial and industrial fields, we are also expanding the sale of printheads to external customers.
Future outlook
(Expanding production and creative areas)
Inkjet-based manufacturing innovation
Developing industrial frontiers through open innovation
We believe that a sustainable world is one in which all people are happy and satisfied and in which society's environmental impact is dramatically reduced.
The time has come to innovate countless production processes with countless technological innovations, promote the decoupling of economic growth and environmental impact, in other words, to open up new industrial frontiers.
Epson's inkjet technology has the potential to meet the requirements for a sustainable world.
The potential applications of inkjet technology are expanding. To expand this technology into new fields and realize its full potential, Epson needs to collaborate with external partners who share the same aspirations as Epson and have new ideas and technologies.
Combining our strengths with those of our partners in other fields creates synergy that allows us to advance the frontiers of our industry at a high level.
Further expanding inkjet applications through open innovation
Cutting-edge printheads
The evolution of Epson inkjet printheads.
Epson's inkjet heads have evolved over three generations.
The PrecisionCore head has a nozzle diameter of 0.02 mm (20 µm).
This is roughly one-fifth the diameter of a typical human hair.
Piezoelectric inkjet heads consume little power, generate no heat, and are compatible with all types of ink. Since 1984, Epson inkjet heads have evolved through three generations, becoming faster, more accurate, and more compact.
The PrecisionCore head is the latest third-generation model. From the ultra-thin film piezo actuator to the nozzle, everything is made possible by the latest high-precision MEMS technology.
Epson has succeeded in achieving greater displacement by manufacturing a thin-film piezo actuator that is just 1 micrometer (1/1,000 of a millimeter) thick.
Important intellectual property
Epson holds a huge number of piezo head patents around the world, and that technology is incorporated into our heads.
Number of patents held related to piezo printheads
Grow your business and reduce your environmental impact
Started operations in Hirooka Office Building No. 9 in 2018
Epson has laid the foundation for pioneering the industry's cutting edge by planning to triple its print chip production capacity and accelerating external sales of heads.
Building 9: Environmental Considerations
- LED lighting throughout the building
Modern LEDs are also used to provide yellow light for semiconductor manufacturing. - Highly efficient air conditioning system
By combining task and ambient air conditioning, we were able to reduce the amount of building materials used and improve space utilization efficiency. - Low-carbon electricity used in production
All electricity demand for the Hirooka office, including Building 9, can be met by renewable energy.