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Harston Mill, Royston Rd, Cambridge, Harston, Cambridge CB22 7GG, UK
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Overview
- Summary
- Meteor Inkjet is a leading independent global supplier of industrial inkjet electronics, software, development tools, and services. The company is trusted by both printhead manufacturers and print system builders for its technical expertise and innovation. It offers robust, cost-effective, and future-proof products based on a deep understanding of the fundamental science and engineering behind digital printing. As a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hybrid Software Group, it focuses on developing technology solutions for industrial printing.Meteor Inkjet is a leading independent global supplier of industrial inkjet electronics, software, development tools, and services. The company is trusted by both printhead manufacturers and print system builders for its technical expertise and innovation. It offers robust, cost-effective, and future-proof products based on a deep understanding of the fundamental science and engineering behind digital printing. As a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hybrid Software Group, it focuses on developing technology solutions for industrial printing.
- Key Products/Technologies
- Printhead Controllers: Provides production-ready, scalable drive electronics for all leading industrial inkjet printheads, including FUJIFILM Dimatix (e.g., SKYFIRE SF600 with PDS-2SF600), Epson (I3200, I1600, S3200, S800, T3200, D3000 with PDS-3EI3200Z, HDC-ES3200, HDC-ET3200, HDC-ED3000), Konica Minolta, Kyocera, Quantica (NovoJet), Ricoh, Seiko Instruments, Toshiba TEC (RISO), Xaar, and Xerox (M Series). The same architecture is utilized from prototype to production, ensuring ease of integration and speed to market.Printhead Controllers: Provides production-ready, scalable drive electronics for all leading industrial inkjet printheads, including FUJIFILM Dimatix (e.g., SKYFIRE SF600 with PDS-2SF600), Epson (I3200, I1600, S3200, S800, T3200, D3000 with PDS-3EI3200Z, HDC-ES3200, HDC-ET3200, HDC-ED3000), Konica Minolta, Kyocera, Quantica (NovoJet), Ricoh, Seiko Instruments, Toshiba TEC (RISO), Xaar, and Xerox (M Series). The same architecture is utilized from prototype to production, ensuring ease of integration and speed to market.
- Software: Offers an extensive suite of print system software, with PrintEngine as its core library. This includes Software Development Kits (SDKs) like PrintEngine SDK for single-pass and ScanEngine SDK for scanning systems. Various Digital Front Ends (DFEs) and applications such as MetIndustrial, Met3D (featuring ShellPro™ technology), MetPrint, MetScan2, MetVision, eLab Pro, Navigator DFE, PACKZ, SmartDFE, CoPrA & ColorAnt, and ScreenPro are also available. The software suite incorporates image quality enhancement tools, including screening, swath management, color profiling, print calibration, real-time nozzle status detection, and nozzle-out compensation technologies.Software: Offers an extensive suite of print system software, with PrintEngine as its core library. This includes Software Development Kits (SDKs) like PrintEngine SDK for single-pass and ScanEngine SDK for scanning systems. Various Digital Front Ends (DFEs) and applications such as MetIndustrial, Met3D (featuring ShellPro™ technology), MetPrint, MetScan2, MetVision, eLab Pro, Navigator DFE, PACKZ, SmartDFE, CoPrA & ColorAnt, and ScreenPro are also available. The software suite incorporates image quality enhancement tools, including screening, swath management, color profiling, print calibration, real-time nozzle status detection, and nozzle-out compensation technologies.
- Tools: Provides DropWatcher systems (with advanced optics) for waveform characterization and development. Other tools include Waveform Editors and comprehensive Development Kits that bundle hardware and software components. These lab tools are designed to expedite the development process for industrial inkjet engineers.Tools: Provides DropWatcher systems (with advanced optics) for waveform characterization and development. Other tools include Waveform Editors and comprehensive Development Kits that bundle hardware and software components. These lab tools are designed to expedite the development process for industrial inkjet engineers.
- Nozzle Health Technology: A real-time health monitoring system for every nozzle in an industrial inkjet printhead. Built into Meteor's Printhead Driver Cards, it performs an electrical test measuring the impulse response of each nozzle to identify issues like wetting, blockage, or air ingestion. The technology integrates with NozzleFix™ software for automatic compensation of missing nozzles or allows pausing production for targeted maintenance.Nozzle Health Technology: A real-time health monitoring system for every nozzle in an industrial inkjet printhead. Built into Meteor's Printhead Driver Cards, it performs an electrical test measuring the impulse response of each nozzle to identify issues like wetting, blockage, or air ingestion. The technology integrates with NozzleFix™ software for automatic compensation of missing nozzles or allows pausing production for targeted maintenance.
- Core Advantages
- Broad Printhead Compatibility and Independent Supplier Status: As the world's leading independent supplier, Meteor Inkjet offers unparalleled flexibility in supporting all major industrial inkjet printheads from various manufacturers, including FUJIFILM Dimatix, Epson, Konica Minolta, Kyocera, Ricoh, Seiko, Xaar, and Xerox. This capability provides customers with ultimate flexibility in printhead choice and minimizes impact on development schedules.Broad Printhead Compatibility and Independent Supplier Status: As the world's leading independent supplier, Meteor Inkjet offers unparalleled flexibility in supporting all major industrial inkjet printheads from various manufacturers, including FUJIFILM Dimatix, Epson, Konica Minolta, Kyocera, Ricoh, Seiko, Xaar, and Xerox. This capability provides customers with ultimate flexibility in printhead choice and minimizes impact on development schedules.
- Deep Technical Expertise and Innovation Leadership: Decades of profound understanding in the fundamental science and engineering underpinning digital printing enable the company to deliver robust, cost-effective, and future-proof products. Continuous investment in research and development drives technological innovation.Deep Technical Expertise and Innovation Leadership: Decades of profound understanding in the fundamental science and engineering underpinning digital printing enable the company to deliver robust, cost-effective, and future-proof products. Continuous investment in research and development drives technological innovation.
- Comprehensive Integrated Solutions: Provision of integrated solutions encompassing electronics, software, development tools, and services, significantly reducing development time and risk for print system builders. Support extends from concept development through prototyping to mass production.Comprehensive Integrated Solutions: Provision of integrated solutions encompassing electronics, software, development tools, and services, significantly reducing development time and risk for print system builders. Support extends from concept development through prototyping to mass production.
- Real-time Nozzle Monitoring and Compensation Technology: The proprietary Nozzle Health Technology offers real-time monitoring of individual nozzle performance, coupled with NozzleFix™ software for automatic compensation of missing nozzles. This enhances print quality, reduces waste, and minimizes downtime, maximizing productivity.Real-time Nozzle Monitoring and Compensation Technology: The proprietary Nozzle Health Technology offers real-time monitoring of individual nozzle performance, coupled with NozzleFix™ software for automatic compensation of missing nozzles. This enhances print quality, reduces waste, and minimizes downtime, maximizing productivity.
- Global Market Presence and Support Network: A global customer base in over 44 countries, with sales and support facilities in China, the United States, Japan, and Korea, in addition to its UK headquarters. This extensive network ensures responsive and effective technical support worldwide.Global Market Presence and Support Network: A global customer base in over 44 countries, with sales and support facilities in China, the United States, Japan, and Korea, in addition to its UK headquarters. This extensive network ensures responsive and effective technical support worldwide.
- Synergy within Hybrid Software Group: As a subsidiary of Hybrid Software Group, Meteor Inkjet benefits from close collaboration with sister companies (AMIS, Global Graphics Software, Xitron, HYBRID Software, ColorLogic), fostering integrated solutions and synergistic advancements in industrial printing technology.Synergy within Hybrid Software Group: As a subsidiary of Hybrid Software Group, Meteor Inkjet benefits from close collaboration with sister companies (AMIS, Global Graphics Software, Xitron, HYBRID Software, ColorLogic), fostering integrated solutions and synergistic advancements in industrial printing technology.
- Target Industries
- 3D & Additive Manufacturing3D & Additive Manufacturing
- Ceramic TilesCeramic Tiles
- PharmaceuticalPharmaceutical
- TextilesTextiles
- PackagingPackaging
- LabellingLabelling
- Signs & DisplaysSigns & Displays
- DecorDecor
- Commercial PrintCommercial Print
- Book PrintingBook Printing
- Glass PrintingGlass Printing
- Functional, Security & ElectronicsFunctional, Security & Electronics
- Automation & RoboticsAutomation & Robotics
- AutomotiveAutomotive
- Industrial CoatingsIndustrial Coatings
- Major Markets
- Taiwan, Japan, China, Korea, IndiaTaiwan, Japan, China, Korea, India
- United Kingdom (headquarters), Europe-wide, Germany (Hymmen, CADIS Engineering GmbH)United Kingdom (headquarters), Europe-wide, Germany (Hymmen, CADIS Engineering GmbH)
- United StatesUnited States
- Americas-wideAmericas-wide
- Certifications/Patents
- Queen's Award for Enterprise 2019: Honored with the prestigious UK business award for excellence in international trade.Queen's Award for Enterprise 2019: Honored with the prestigious UK business award for excellence in international trade.
- US Patent "Methods and Systems for Shell Formation in 3D Printing" (US Patent No. 11,625,902): Granted for its ShellPro™ technology, offering significant savings in energy and materials for 3D printing via binder jetting.US Patent "Methods and Systems for Shell Formation in 3D Printing" (US Patent No. 11,625,902): Granted for its ShellPro™ technology, offering significant savings in energy and materials for 3D printing via binder jetting.
- US Patent "Inkjet Nozzle Status Detection" (US Patent No. 11,504,966): Granted for a system and method to determine the real-time operational status of nozzles in piezoelectric industrial inkjet printheads.US Patent "Inkjet Nozzle Status Detection" (US Patent No. 11,504,966): Granted for a system and method to determine the real-time operational status of nozzles in piezoelectric industrial inkjet printheads.
- Nozzle Health Technology and NozzleFix™ Software: Proprietary technologies that provide real-time nozzle health monitoring and automatic compensation for missing nozzles, revolutionizing reliability and quality control in inkjet printing.Nozzle Health Technology and NozzleFix™ Software: Proprietary technologies that provide real-time nozzle health monitoring and automatic compensation for missing nozzles, revolutionizing reliability and quality control in inkjet printing.
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Harston Mill, Royston Rd, Cambridge, Harston, Cambridge CB22 7GG, UK
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