<![CDATA[IACS - Press Releases]]>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 04:30:27 +0100Weebly<![CDATA[TOSHIBA TEC's CF3 600 npi ink-recirculating printhead]]>Wed, 18 Oct 2017 13:23:01 GMThttps://www.iacs.be/iacs-press-releases/toshiba-tecs-cf3-600-npi-ink-recirculating-printhead
The 600 npi CF3 inkjet printhead from TOSHIBA TEC is designed for a wide range of industrial applications, including labels and packaging, corrugated, coding, signs and graphics, roll-to-roll printing of business forms. CF3 is designed for single-pass or scan-based printing in various orientations on flat or curved surfaces.
In addition to single-colour 600 npi printing, CF3’s dual ink inlets allow 2 different colours to be printed simultaneously at 300 npi per colour. This feature introduces new, compact printing options for press manufacturers. In both dual and single ink modes, CF3 uses small-volume, multi-droplet greyscale levels to achieve full, single-pass coverage at high speeds, while maintaining accurate dot placement and excellent print quality with ultra-fine details. ​
CF3 incorporates through-channel fluid recirculation with side shooter architecture. Ink is pumped constantly across all nozzle openings to eliminate air bubbles and particle sedimentation, increasing printhead reliability and minimising maintenance down-time. It also facilitates the use of higher viscosity inks, carrying larger and heavier pigment particles, such as white ink and industrial coatings.


Highly consistent print density across single and multiple heads is achieved by the unique ability to fine-tune the drop volume and firing time of every single nozzle in the CF3 printhead. This feature ensures exceptionally smooth stitching of multiple heads in single-pass colour bars.
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See the CF3 inkjet printhead and speak with our technical experts at either The Inkjet Conference, Dusseldorf, (24th-25th Oct) or InPrint, Munich (14th-16th Nov  – Hall A6 Stand 332). Free InPrint entry tickets are available – please contact jasmine.geerinckx@iacs.be.
]]><![CDATA[InkDockTM supply system for reflow inkjet print heads]]>Tue, 17 Oct 2017 22:00:00 GMThttps://www.iacs.be/iacs-press-releases/inkdocktm-supply-system-for-reflow-inkjet-print-heads

​InkDock™ from IACS is a highly compact and versatile ink supply system for industrial inkjet print heads that have reflow or fluid recirculation architecture. Recent inkjet heads use recirculation to eliminate the build-up of air bubbles and pigment sediment around nozzle openings, vastly improving their reliability and minimising production down-time. Reliable jetting is particularly important in single-pass printing.
InkDock™ intelligently maintains user-defined meniscus pressure, flow rate and fluid temperature, with absolute precision. Settings are easily adjusted via its web-enabled interface (LAN or secured WAN). InkDock™ can drive a reflow print head in various orientations, including horizontal, vertical and skyscraper modes. The print head can be integrated next to, or at a distance from InkDock™.
Optimised jetting performance with a wide variety of inks and head positions is ensured in all cases by its extensive range of operating temperatures and pressures. Oil, water, solvent and UV-based inks with viscosities ranging between 5 and 40 mPaS are supported by InkDock™, which can also handle abrasive inks.

​InkDock™ is robustly constructed with industry-proven components. IACS supplies InkDock™ in two forms – a print-ready, customer-defined version as in the above photo, complete with print head, drive electronics and fluid reservoir (blue zones in photo), or solely the recirculating ink supply system (grey zone in photo) for easy integration with customers’ own peripheral equipment. In the latter form, InkDock™ measures only L250 x H200 x W100mm.
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See InkDock™ and speak with our technical experts at either The Inkjet Conference, Dusseldorf, (24th-25th Oct) or InPrint, Munich (14th-16th Nov  – Hall A6 Stand 332).
​Free InPrint entry tickets are available from us – just send a brief email to jasmine.geerinckx@iacs.be.
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​TOSHIBA TEC CORPORATION and IACS were proud to showcase the new 600 npi CF3 industrial inkjet printhead which doubles the print resolution of exhisting models.
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​The CF3 inkjet printhead incorporates through-channel fluid recirculation with side shooter architecture. Ink is pumped constantly across all nozzle openings to eliminate air bubbles and particle sedimentation, even when nozzles aren’t firing. This constant fluid recirculation increases printhead reliability and facilitates the use of higher viscosity inks, carrying larger and heavier pigment particles. Fluid recirculation supply systems maintain precise ink temperatures and viscosities, ensuring consistent print density across single and multiple heads.
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CF3 has dual ink inlets, allowing 2 different colours to be printed simultaneously at 300 dpi per colour. This feature introduces new, compact printing options for press manufacturers. In both dual and single ink modes, CF3 uses multi-droplet greyscale levels to achieve full, single-pass coverage at high speeds, while maintaining accurate dot placement and excellent print quality.

TOSHIBA TEC has developed the CF3 printhead to extend its market share of industrial inkjet printing, providing press manufacturers and inkjet system integrators with an exciting improvement over existing technologies from other printhead producers.
​IACS is also the authorised Toshiba TEC Inkjet Technology Centre for Europe. We advise on the choice of Toshiba TEC printheads for specific applications and can demonstrate their reliability and high print quality. We support European Toshiba TEC customers by on-site visits and remote assistance.
 
You’re welcome to visit us at the IACS Technology Centre: Belgians are renowned for their good humour and hospitality so we’re sure you’ll enjoy the experience!
]]><![CDATA[IACS opens European Industrial Inkjet Technology Centre]]>Thu, 15 Sep 2016 22:00:00 GMThttps://www.iacs.be/iacs-press-releases/iacs-opens-european-industrial-inkjet-technology-centre
IACS is pleased to announce the opening of our Industrial Inkjet Technology Centre, located near Ghent, Belgium. Its purpose is to provide a wide range of essential services to industrial inkjet markets across Europe, assisting customers in the development of new inkjet printing systems and modifying existing ones to meet the latest, challenging demands.​​
Our range of services falls into 4 categories: research and development, from prototyping to manufacture; component and tool supplies; technical advice, assistance and training; inkjet technology demonstrations and testing.

Research and Development
We provide a complete service, from needs analysis to fully-functional solutions. This includes software and hardware development, CAD and mechatronic system design, prototyping and product manufacturing.
 
Components & Tool Supplies
We design and supply ink recirculation systems, ink supplies, colour bars, head positioning systems and even complete printing modules.
 
Technical Advice, Assistance & Training
Customers benefit from our assistance in many ways. We offer advice on the customization and integration of inkjet systems for special or innovatory applications. Where customers are migrating from traditional printing methods to the latest inkjet technologies, we help to smooth and shorten their transition period. We can also provide in-depth inkjet technology training.
 
Inkjet Technology Demos & Testing
​Our centre is equipped with a variety of test equipment that can be used by customers, with or without our support. This includes a versatile inkjet press that is designed to allow flexible test set-ups, using top- or side-mounted printheads to print on horizontal substrates or 3D objects. We test inks for compatibility with specific substrates and printheads to obtain the highest print quality. And printhead waveform tuning is another area of our expertise.
IACS is also the authorised Toshiba TEC Inkjet Technology Centre for Europe. We advise on the choice of Toshiba TEC printheads for specific applications and can demonstrate their reliability and high print quality. We support European Toshiba TEC customers by on-site visits and remote assistance.
 
You’re welcome to visit us at the IACS Technology Centre: Belgians are renowned for their good humour and hospitality so we’re sure you’ll enjoy the experience!
]]><![CDATA[New “CF3” 600 npi ink-recirculating inkjet printhead]]>Wed, 14 Sep 2016 22:00:00 GMThttps://www.iacs.be/iacs-press-releases/new-cf3-600-npi-ink-recirculating-inkjet-printhead
TOSHIBA TEC CORPORATION  has started to deliver samples of its new 600 npi CF3 industrial inkjet printhead, which doubles the print resolution of existing models.
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The CF3 inkjet printhead incorporates through-channel fluid recirculation with side shooter architecture. Ink is pumped constantly across all nozzle openings to eliminate air bubbles and particle sedimentation, even when nozzles aren’t firing. This constant fluid recirculation increases printhead reliability and facilitates the use of higher viscosity inks, carrying larger and heavier pigment particles. Fluid recirculation supply systems maintain precise ink temperatures and viscosities, ensuring consistent print density across single and multiple heads.
CF3 has dual ink inlets, allowing 2 different colours to be printed simultaneously at 300 npi per colour. This feature introduces new, compact printing options for press manufacturers. In both dual and single ink modes, CF3 uses multi-droplet greyscale levels to achieve full, single-pass coverage at high speeds, while maintaining accurate dot placement and excellent print quality.
With its 600 npi resolution and through-channel fluid recirculation, the CF3 inkjet printhead is designed for a wide range of applications, including signs and graphics, roll-to-roll printing of business forms, labels and packages.
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TOSHIBA TEC has developed the CF3 printhead to extend its market share of industrial inkjet printing, providing press manufacturers and inkjet system integrators with an exciting improvement over existing technologies from other printhead producers.
]]><![CDATA[TOSHIBA TEC large drop-volume "180pL" inkjet head commercially available]]>Mon, 24 Aug 2015 22:00:00 GMThttps://www.iacs.be/iacs-press-releases/toshiba-tec-large-drop-volume-180pl-inkjet-head-commercially-available
TOSHIBA TEC Inkjet Business Group is pleased to announce the commercial availability of its CF1XL large drop‐volume inkjet head, designed for challenging applications.
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This new, versatile and productive inkjethead extends the TOSHIBA TEC CF1 family of heads and provides the inkjet market with a wider choice of printheads to suit different application areas. The CF1XL has a native drop size of 36 pL, and jets drop volumes up to 180 pL. It complements the CF1L head, (64‐ 90 pL) and the CF1 head (6‐42 pL), to meet growing market demands for a wider range of inkjet heads. The print speeds of CF1 family heads can be matched to the needs of specific applications, without compromising on print quality.
All CF1 family heads are based on an efficient through‐channel fluid recirculation system, combined with side‐shooter architecture, guaranteeing excellent jetting reliability and accuracy – air bubbles, drop deflection through sedimentation, and nozzle blockages are all eliminated. CF1 family heads can jet particle sizes up to a record 2.2 microns (d90), reducing the need for highly‐refined pigment/particle processing. This capability also increases the range of pigments and other surface treatments that can be applied by inkjet e.g. 3D‐embossing and texturing materials. TOSHIBA TEC has shown that viscosities up to 43 centipoise can be achieved to carry greater pigment loads, increasing print opacity, colour saturation and vibrancy.
 
Visit the TOSHIBA TEC booths at the following exhibitions to see the full range of CF1 family heads and get expert advice on their suitability for your applications:
·         Labelexpo, Brussels: 29 Sept – 2 Oct 2015, Hall 9 Booth A53 (www.labelexpo‐europe.com/)
·         The Ink Jet Conference, Dusseldorf: 7 – 8 Oct 2015 (www.theijc.com/)
·         InPrint, Munich: 10 – 12 Nov 2015, Booth B31 (www.inprintshow.com/english/)
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