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New product launch
New product launch.
About this update from Xaar Plc
[{"type":"text","content":"\n RNS Number : 7521N Xaar PLC 24 February 2009 \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE\n\n\n24 February 2009\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nXaar plc\n\n\nTWO NEXT GENERATION PRINTHEADS LAUNCHED\n\nSETS NEW STANDARDS IN WIDE AND GRAND FORMAT INKJET PRINTING\n\n\nXaar plc ('Xaar'), the inkjet printing technology group headquartered in Cambridge, has launched two new printheads which bring significant performance benefits to the wide and grand format inkjet print markets. The new entry-level, high-speed Xaar Electron and the premium high-productivity, wide-swathe Xaar Proton are next-generation Platform 1 binary printheads. \n\nXaar has worked closely with several leading printer manufacturers in order to launch the new printheads at the same time as the commercial launch of next generation wide format printers incorporating the technology. In a significant endorsement of the productivity of the new printheads, Witcolor, Hijet, Chiting Digital Technology, and RTZ are launching a total of 5 Xaar Electron-based models and 12 Xaar Proton-based solvent and UV inkjet models* at Sign China (28 February - 3 March). Infiniti Digital will also demonstrate the Xaar Proton enabled Hijet Rodin printer at Graphic Arts of Americas (Miami, 26 - 28 February). These new printers set new standards in performance and are ideal for the production of indoor and outdoor graphics printed on a variety of flexible materials including: paper, PVC, film, mesh fabrics and vinyls. \n\nThe launch of these new printheads creates a range of 8 models each with multiple versions, enabling the selection of the best option for specific applications. \n\nOEM manufacturers have welcomed the design and flexibility of the Xaar Electron and Proton printheads and their compatibility with a wide range of solvent and UV inks. Integral electronics and ease of integration with existing drive electronics streamline manufacturing to a high degree. Consequently, companies can quickly deliver competitive printers that combine the highest levels of quality and speed with maximum cost-effectiveness and low cost of ownership. \n\n· THE XAAR EL...