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RNS Number : 9635E  Xaar PLC  05 July 2023

5 July 2023

 

Xaar plc

 

Commercial partnership with Quantica

 

Xaar plc ("Xaar" or "the Group"), the leading inkjet printing technology
group, and Quantica GmbH ("Quantica"), the multi-material 3D printing firm,
have signed an exclusive commercial partnership to manufacture Quantica's
NovoJet printheads, enabling ultra high viscosity printing for 2D and 3D
printing applications. This partnership combines Xaar's expertise in inkjet
printhead manufacturing with Quantica's ultra high viscosity printhead
technology.

 

Manufacturing will take place at Xaar's high-tech facility in Huntingdon, with
both companies expecting the initial NovoJet printheads to be shipping in
Quantica's first 3D printers from the end of 2023.

 

The agreement also gives Xaar commercial access to Quantica's IP in the
jetting of highly viscous materials at up to 400cP at jetting temperature.
This will complement Xaar's existing printheads and ImagineX technology
portfolio which already enable jetting up to 100cP - far beyond other
printheads available today.

 

Xaar will now offer the widest capability in printing high-performance
materials to its OEM customers, meeting the opportunities for advanced
manufacturing applications across electronics, display, industrial coating,
adhesive and life-science sectors.

 

Founded in 2018 in Berlin, Quantica has dedicated its research and development
efforts to both the novel NovoJet printhead technology and advanced
multi-material 3D printers. By partnering with Xaar, a leader in inkjet
printhead manufacturing, Quantica will further focus on the development of its
3D printing systems for applications in dental, medical, electronics, R&D,
and more.

 

Graham Tweedale, Xaar's Chief Operation Officer, said:

 

"As we continue to accelerate our strategy the combination of our existing
ImagineX technologies with the capability offered by Quantica's IP will ensure
Xaar offers the widest range of solutions in jetting highly viscous
materials."

 

Ramon Borrell, Chief Technology Officer for Quantica, said:

 

"Xaar is widely recognised for the quality of its printheads, and this
agreement enables us to focus on delivering the roadmap of innovative NovoJet
3D printers for high performance multi-material parts with full confidence the
printheads will deliver for our customers and partners."

 

Enquiries:

 

 Xaar plc                              +44 (0) 1223 423 663
 Ian Tichias, Chief Financial Officer
 John Mills, Chief Executive Officer
                                       +44 (0) 207 353 4200

 Teneo

 Giles Kernick

 Olivia Lucas

 

 

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