Expanding the Sheetfed Inkjet Fold: The View from China

The former editor and co-founder of Inkjet Insight Elizabeth Gooding recently wrote a comprehensive article for WhatTheyThink titled “The Not-So Crowded World of B3 Format Inkjet.” The article provided the outlook the available presses, supply channels, and upcoming additions to the graphic arts industry.

Is the “not-so-crowded” world of sheetfed inkjet about to get a bit busier? Chinese developers are rapidly developing their own SRA sheetfed inkjet capabilities. Take a look at the technical details fueling China’s advance in the graphic arts market.

Unlike webfed inkjet, the development of China’s sheetfed inkjet market has attracted far less attention. Several models were introduced a few years ago by manufacturers such as Huatian, Envove, JRY, and McLantis, with some installations outside China, primarily in India and other Asian markets. These presses typically use commercially available piezo DOD printheads from Kyocera, Epson, and Ricoh.

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About Oleg Litvinov

Based in Brussels, Belgium, Oleg Litvinov has worked in the printing industry for over 20 years. Combining his business experience with an engineering background, Oleg has developed a strong track record in defining and implementing total print solutions for customers. He has worked with top global OEMs such as Kodak, Canon and Fuji Xerox, supporting Russia and the APAC region. He has been a contributor to Inkjet Insight on the production inkjet market in the region.

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