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Xaar And Inkatronic Accelerate High Viscosity Inkjet Printing For Premium Décor Applications

• By  Textile Excellence
• January 11, 2026

Xaar has achieved a major breakthrough in industrial inkjet printing after successfully collaborating with bespoke machinery specialist Inkatronic to fast-track innovation in décor applications. The project demonstrates how Xaar’s Aquinox printhead and an enhanced fluid development process can deliver high quality printing on porous wood substrates used in furniture, wall panels, and interior surfaces.

The collaboration proved that high viscosity water-based inks can convert cost effective wood materials into premium décor products without compromising print reliability or definition. Inkatronic adopted Nazdar pre-approved inks and validated performance on absorbent wood substrates in under a month, sharply reducing development timelines and upfront investment.

The Aquinox printhead enabled stable jetting at higher viscosities while maintaining sharp image quality and extended open time. Reduced clogging and precise ink placement improved efficiency and minimised wastage. The process also delivered sustainability gains through single pass printing and elimination of energy intensive UV curing.

Industry experts noted that this project highlights the growing role of inkjet in advanced manufacturing. The solution supports scalable production while meeting rising demand for sustainable and high value interior design solutions. The development positions inkjet as a reliable and commercially viable technology for next generation décor manufacturing.

The Aquinox printhead enabled stable jetting at higher viscosities while maintaining sharp image quality and extended open time. Reduced clogging and precise ink placement improved efficiency and minimised wastage. The process also delivered sustainability gains through single pass printing and elimination of energy intensive UV curing.