Inkjet matures: collaboration is the key
A few days ago, we took part as speakers at the EPSON Spain and Portugal convention. It was a pleasure to present our proposals to such an expert audience, so deeply involved in the future of inkjet. These conversations, always enriching, allow us to compare real experiences and better understand the challenges teams face in their day‑to‑day work. And once again, an idea emerged that is becoming increasingly evident: inkjet is no longer differentiated by technology.
Inkjet has entered a mature phase
For years, innovation focused on printing better: higher quality, higher speed, greater stability. Today, that is no longer the challenge. The standard is already consolidated.
The real differentiator lies in the final application
Current projects demand much more than good printing. What matters is how the entire system behaves under real conditions:
- Resistance to chemicals, alcohol, or humidity
- Durability in demanding environments
- Long‑term material stability
- Performance on complex surfaces
- Regulatory compliance
In sectors such as industrial or chemical, printing is only one part of the outcome. The material becomes decisive.
More hybrid projects, more connected systems
We no longer talk about “material + ink + application” as independent pieces. The projects that work best are those designed and validated as a complete system.
This is changing the way we work.
Collaboration is no longer optional
The traditional sequential model — define material, print, test, correct — is losing effectiveness. The approach that works best today is different:
- Collaboration from early stages
- Validation under real conditions
- Adjustments based on the final application
This shift reduces errors, rework, and downtime, and improves the final result.
What this means for the sector
For manufacturers, printers, and converters, this represents a clear evolution:
- Moving from supplier to technical partner
- Getting involved earlier in projects
- Understanding the material’s final use
- Validating solutions jointly
This is not theory. It’s daily practice.
What makes the difference is how we work together, how we validate in real conditions, and how we integrate each component into the final application. The future of inkjet is about collaboration.