Xaar is targeting growth in manufacturing applications with the appointment of Keith Smith to the new role of director of advanced manufacturing.
Smith, who is based in the US and reports directly to Xaar CEO Doug Edwards, is responsible for identifying and developing strategic advanced manufacturing opportunities and partnerships outside Xaar’s established markets.
“There are exciting possibilities in the touch sensor display sector as consumer electronics manufacturers look to reduce costs as well as increase touch-screen functionality. Interest in inkjet is also high in semiconductors, production 3D printing, and robotic coating applications within automotive and aerospace manufacturing,” said Smith, who has worked with Xaar in the past.