Project-Based Ink Development
Fujifilm's approach to ink development turns inkjet science into successful real world application and print system performance.
From specification to commercial success
Fujifilm’s Project-Based Ink Development program is a flexible, tailored approach that can accommodate all levels of complexity to meet your ink requirements. Through a project-managed, collaborative process between our teams, your teams and co-suppliers, it ensures you get a high-quality, validated, robust solution to market in the shortest time.
Your ink is in expert hands
Fujifilm’s Technical Liaison is both your project contact and technical advocate inside our organization, aligning your priorities with ink development progress.
Equal parts application specialist, project driver, and problem-solver, they coordinate joint reviews and keep progress transparent, driving your project to commercial readiness.
InkDev360™
InkDev360 is Fujifilm’s multi-disciplinary approach to Project-Based Ink Developments. By tightly integrating the expertise of ink specialists in science, engineering and application disciplines, The InkDev360 approach enables Fujifilm to:
- Provide a comprehensive ink development that considers every aspect of ink functionality, performance and interactions.
- Deliver a robust, validated ink solution that precisely meets the requirements of the print system, processes and application.
- Overcome problems that can be encountered in complex inkjet developments to ensure success.
The expert teams behind InkDev360™
Three specialist disciplines. One integrated result.
Formulation
Ink functionality - Our experienced chemists leverage a portfolio of technology and IP to formulate an ink that meets the requirements of the printhead, system and final application. They have access to a global network of laboratories with the latest equipment for ink design, analysis and testing.
Applied Integration
Compatibility with system - Our team of inkjet technologists speak the language of the inkjet system, applying engineering and physics to complex problem-solving during a development. With deep knowledge of inkjet failure modes, they analyze ink interactions to ensure ink and hardware are harmonized to achieve your end-goal.
Application Development
Ink performance - Our team of Application Specialists provide comprehensive testing, qualification, and validation to ensure the ink precisely meets your requirements. Through an objective and data-driven approach, they work with all internal and external teams to guide and inform the ink development to launch and beyond.
Partnering with our specialists who expertly manage the complex technical details of ink performance allows you to focus on ensuring your inkjet system meets its intended goals.
Richard Fisher | Global Application & Service Manager
Keeping delivery on track
Strong project management is the backbone of every successful ink program. Fujifilm integrates technical deliverables, effective communication, and resource allocation into a single managed plan aligned to your critical milestones.
Fujifilm stage-gate reviews, risk tracking, and agile response keep momentum high while maintaining data integrity. You get predictable timelines, transparent decision points, and timely issue escalation.
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