The Global Market for MEMS InkJet Heads is Projected to Reach US$1.5 Billion by 2022

Emerging Applications and Technology Advancements Drive the Global MEMS InkJet Heads Market, According to a New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc.

GIA launches comprehensive analysis of industry segments, trends, growth drivers, market share, size and demand forecasts on the global MEMS InkJet Heads market. The global market for MEMS InkJet Heads is projected to reach US$1.5 billion by 2022, driven by technology advancements targeted to improve functional and operational efficiency, and growing demand from existing and emerging applications.

MEMS inkjet print heads represent one of the most innovative and high-performance digital printing technologies that have revolutionized the more than 500 years old world of printing. Inkjet head is a part of a printer or dispensing system that applies ink (creates a mark/image) on a specific surface/substrate. The print head is the key feature of a printer that determines its operation, quality, print speed, as well as cost of purchase. The category of inkjet printer, whether thermal or piezoelectric, determines the shape of the droplets of ink. As a superior alternative to traditional methods, MEMS inkjet heads with the help of well-established silicon integrated circuit manufacturing technologies eliminate direct contact between substrate and print head resulting in affordable and cleaner printing on a broad range of media types. Supported by latest advancements, inkjet printing has made it easier, cost-effective and faster to produce full-color high-quality documents, photographs and fine art reproductions. The algorithmic arrangement of fine drops of ink into millions of patterns on the media results in photorealistic and breathtaking images with high precision and intricate details. These and other benefits including improved performance, reliability, flexibility, durability, nozzle density, drop placement accuracy, output quality, and speed; and significant cost savings are driving steady adoption of inkjet printing over conventional approaches of printmaking that were expensive, large and messy.

Future growth in the market will be driven by expanding applications and technology advancements targeted at allowing greater freedom in ink chemistry, enabling printing on various substrates, production of functional 3D structures as well as 2D images, and towards developing the next generation of inkjet printers that can replace the conventional methods of office laser printing, commercial screen printing, and traditional analog presses. Major application areas of inkjet printing that are expected to drive market expansion in the coming years include high value commercial printing; creation of flexible printed electronics; ultra-cost-sensitive textile, graphics and coding; and on-demand response and scalable manufacturing addressing needs of new markets that demand high levels of customization on short notice or on low scale. Nanotechnology and electronics offer lucrative potential for MEMS inkjet heads in industrial applications supported by their ability to save costs, efficiently use materials and eliminate waste and create well-defined patterns on various substrates.

As stated by the new market research report on MEMS InkJet Heads, the United States represents the largest market worldwide, followed by Europe. Developed regions such as the US and Europe have been at the forefront of developing and adopting MEMS inkjet printing technologies. However, growth is likely to remain subdued in the coming years, due to volatile economic environment and huge investments in MEMS product development and R&D by emerging markets in Asia-Pacific, particularly China. Another major factor responsible for the faster growth of Asia-Pacific at a CAGR of 3.3% over the analysis period include increasing federal funding in manufacturing companies, academic institutions, and science and research centers in China.

Key players covered in the report include Canon, Inc., Eastman Kodak Company, FUJIFILM Dimatix, Inc., HP Inc., Konica Minolta, Inc., Kyocera Corporation, Memjet Technology, Ricoh Printing Systems America, Inc., Seiko Epson Corp., SII Printek Inc., SICPA Holding SA, Toshiba TEC Corporation, Trident Industrial Inkjet, and Xaar PLC, among others.

The research report titled “MEMS InkJet Heads: A Global Strategic Business Report” announced by Global Industry Analysts Inc., provides a comprehensive review of market trends, issues, drivers, mergers, acquisitions and other strategic industry activities of global companies. The report provides market estimates and projections for major geographic markets including the United States, Canada, Japan, Europe (France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia and Rest of Europe), Asia-Pacific (China, India, and Rest of Asia-Pacific), Middle East & Africa, and Latin America (Brazil, and Rest of Latin America). End-use categories analyzed in the report include Consumer and Industrial.

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