Newcomer Neos developing Xaar-based systems for décor market

A new company called Neos is using the Thin Film Silicon Mems Xaar 5601 printhead to develop inkjet print systems for a variety of applications such as packaging and decor.

Based in Modena, Italy, Neos is the brainchild of Vincenzo Palumbo, well known in the ceramics industry and founder of Projecta Engineering. The company - which employs a number of inkjet specialists with experience in working with Xaar’s Bulk technology - used the Xaar 5601 dedicated multi-colour evaluation kit to determine if it would be the right head to meet the needs of the markets it is looking to serve. “We were impressed when we first saw the printhead in action during a visit to Xaar and have been working closely with Xaar since then,” said Palumbo. “We made the decision to work with the Xaar 5601 based on its exceptional performance and also because it has some unique features, such as AcuDrp for print uniformity and software-only alignment capability for ease of use. These features will allow us to address key pain points of our target markets.” In addition, to help with reducing the development time in order to get to market quickly, Neos has also used the Xaar 5601 Head Management Card (HMC) jointly provided by Xaar and Global Inkjet Systems, which was developed to help to unlock the full capabilities of the printhead.