Ink Development
Specialized digital inkjet ink development services for any printhead technology
Our Ink Development Expertise
Our state-of-the-art laboratories and expert team can develop custom inks for virtually any digital printing application. From concept to production, we create the perfect ink solution for your specific requirements.
Printhead Technologies We Support
- Piezo Drop-on-Demand
- Thermal Drop-on-Demand
- Continuous Inkjet
- Valve Jet Technology
Supported Printhead & Digital Press Models
Thermal Inkjet (TIJ)
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HP 45 / HP 45si
Popular cartridges used with Kao SIGMA solvent ink (12-hour decap) and MAX2 pigment inks
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Funai Long-throw Cartridges
Optimized with Kao NEXXO solvent ink, ideal for printing on curved bottles and cans
Piezo Drop-on-Demand
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Dimatix DMP / Colordyne
Compatible with water-based and EB-curable inks
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Konica Minolta KM-512 / KM-1024
Used for EB-curable QUANTA EB inks
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Kyocera Printheads
Supported by QUANTA EB and water/solvent inks
Specialty Inks & Additives
Security Inks
- UV (CM631)
- IR (TWW1284)
- UV red fluorescent (TWW1929)
- Fluorescent blue/red (CM835/CM838)
Specialty Formulations
- Conductive silver inks
- Metallic-shine 'mirror-silver' inks
- Bio-based Mineral-Oil-Free (MOF) inks
- EB-curable inks
Coatings & Additives
- Inkjet primers & clear coatings
- CIJ replenisher & make-up fluids
- Flush & cleaning solvents
- Anti-static agents
Chemical Components & Formulations
Solvent Dispersants
- HOMOGENOL L-18/28E/1820
- DEMOL NL/RN-L
- POIZ 520/521/530
Emulsifiers & Thickeners
- LATEMUL E-1000A/E-108MB
- EMULGEN A-60/B-66
- EMANON 3299VB/3299RV
Vehicle Resins
- RHEOMIDE S-2800
- RHEOMIDE S-8200
- RHEOMIDE S-8500
UV-Curable Inks
High-performance UV inks for industrial applications with excellent adhesion and durability.
Water-Based Inks
Environmentally friendly water-based formulations for various substrates and applications.
Security Inks
Specialized security and anti-counterfeiting ink solutions for high-value applications.
Stay Wet Inks
Specialized formulations for stamping and marking applications with extended open time and consistent performance.
Digital Inkjet Inks
Comprehensive range including spot colors, CMYK, invisible, and security inks for digital printing applications.
Mica Inks
Specialized magnetic and machine-readable formulations for security and identification applications.
Specialty Applications
Security & Anti-Counterfeiting
- UV/IR invisible inks
- Fluorescent formulations
- Machine-readable codes
- Taggant systems
Industrial Coding
- Product identification
- Batch coding
- Expiry date marking
- Barcode printing
Packaging & Labels
- Flexible packaging
- Labels & narrow-web
- Cardboard & corrugated
- Metal & glass containers
Printhead Technologies & Manufacturers
Continuous Inkjet (CIJ)
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Kodak Versamark
Full-color pigment/dye, security ink for labels, decor, direct-mail. Compatible with KA Collins water-based dyes/pigments, UV/IR invisible, fluorescent and security inks.
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Videojet
High-speed industrial coding and marking systems. Compatible with our custom formulations for various substrates.
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Domino
Industrial coding and marking solutions. Custom ink formulations for food-safe and industrial applications.
Piezo Drop-on-Demand
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Fujifilm Samba
High-resolution printhead technology. Compatible with our TESLA LED and QUANTA EB ink series.
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Dimatix DMP
Precision drop-on-demand technology. Compatible with water-based and EB-curable inks.
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Konica Minolta
KM-512/KM-1024 heads for EB-curable QUANTA EB inks. High-speed industrial applications.
Digital Press Systems
Web Press Systems
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HP PageWide Web Press
High-speed web printing with our custom ink formulations for various substrates.
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Kodak Prosper
Stream inkjet technology with our specialized ink solutions for high-volume printing.
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Konica Minolta
Web press systems compatible with our water-based and UV-curable ink formulations.
Sheetfed & Flexo Systems
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Heidelberg
Offset printing systems with our specialized coatings, UV/LED varnishes, and security spot inks.
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Bobst
Flexographic presses with our water, solvent, UV/LED, and eco-friendly ink solutions.
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Mark Andy & Nilpeter
Narrow-web flexo systems with our comprehensive range of ink formulations.
Ink Technology Series
UV & LED Curable
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TESLA LED Series
High-performance LED-curable inks for industrial applications. Compatible with Fujifilm Samba and other piezo printheads.
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ULTRA UV Series
Advanced UV-curable formulations for high-speed printing applications.
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QUANTA EB Series
Electron beam curable inks for flexible packaging and industrial applications.
Solvent & Water-Based
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SIGMA Solvent Series
High-performance solvent inks for HP 45/45si cartridges with 12-hour decap time.
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NEXXO Series
Odor-free solvent inks optimized for Funai long-throw cartridges, ideal for curved surface printing.
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LUNAJET Series
Water-based formulations for high-quality graphics and packaging applications.
LUNAJET Technology - Revolutionary Water-Based Inkjet Innovation
LUNAJET Technology Overview
Discover the latest breakthrough in water-based inkjet ink technology with LUNAJET, the first water-based, pigmented nano-technology inkjet ink designed specifically for flexible film substrates.
Environmental Innovation
The latest breakthrough in water-based inkjet ink technology involves the development of LUNAJET Ink, the first water-based, pigmented nano-technology inkjet ink of its kind. LUNAJET was designed specifically for flexible film substrates and has a low environmental impact.
With extremely low amounts of volatile organic compounds (VOC) emissions, LUNAJET is a safe and eco-conscious ink that addresses environmental issues from four different perspectives: work environment safety, safe materials, resource conservation, and CO2 reduction.
High Reliability
Stable jetting performance in dry environments
High Image Quality
Excellent results on various media types
Wide Applications
Adaptable to various ink formulations
Eco-Friendly
Low VOC emissions, safe materials
Nano Dispersion Technology
Pigment nano dispersion technology achieved by originally designed functional polymers to encapsulate the surface of nano-sized pigments, ensuring stability and preventing aggregation.
Three-Layer Stabilization
Pigments encapsulated by polymers are made of three layers that stabilize the dispersion, avoiding aggregation together and maintaining reliable jetting performance.
Wide Range Compatibility
Adaptable to various ink formulations from highly hydrophilic to highly hydrophobic conditions, making it suitable for both commercial and industrial printing applications.
Learn more about LUNAJET technology from our partner KaoCollins
NEXXO Solvent Ink Technology
🎯 Long Throw Distance Technology
NEXXO Solvent Ink is specifically designed for Funai systems with exceptional long throw distance capabilities, making it ideal for printing on curved surfaces such as bottles and cans.
This advanced formulation delivers superior performance in challenging applications where traditional inks may struggle with distance and surface adhesion requirements.
Long Throw
Extended distance printing capability
Curved Surfaces
Optimized for bottles and cans
Funai Compatible
Designed for Funai systems
High Performance
Superior adhesion and durability
Technical Features
Extended Throw Distance
Specially formulated for long-distance printing applications
Curved Surface Optimization
Excellent adhesion on bottles, cans, and other curved substrates
Funai System Compatibility
Optimized for Funai long-throw cartridge technology
Superior Adhesion
Enhanced bonding properties for challenging substrates
Beverage Containers
Ideal for printing on glass bottles, aluminum cans, and plastic beverage containers with excellent adhesion and durability.
Product Marking
High-quality marking and coding on curved surfaces for product identification, batch codes, and expiry dates.
Industrial Applications
Suitable for various industrial marking applications where long throw distance and curved surface printing are required.
🍽️ Food Packaging and Food Label Inks
Consumer Attention & Visual Appeal
Catching the consumer's attention and creating visual appeal with product packaging is critical in today's competitive marketplace. Kao Collins produces inks for printing directly on food packaging or on food labels.
These food-grade ink formulations should be evaluated for possible migration by testing the packaging substrate that will be printed.
Key Benefits
Food Safety Features
Marking and Coding Non-Porous & Porous Food Packaging
Kao Collins produces both solvent inks and water-based inks for inkjet marking and coding on food packaging. The best choice of inkjet ink for your application depends on the food packaging material(s) and your requirements for ink performance.
Solvent Inks (TIJ)
Kao Collins produces a number of solvent inks that offer high performance for both HP and Funai printing systems, including optimal printing results for marking and coding food products that feature metals, glass, films, and other non-porous packaging substrates.
Key Benefits:
💧 Water-Based Inks
Water-based formulations provide excellent performance for porous food packaging substrates, offering environmentally friendly solutions with low VOC emissions and excellent print quality.
Key Benefits:
Why Choose Us?
Expert Experience
Decades of experience in ink formulation
State-of-the-Art Lab
Advanced testing and development facilities
Quality Assurance
Rigorous testing and quality control
Quick Turnaround
Fast development and production cycles
Ready to Develop Your Custom Ink Solution?
Whether you need a new ink formulation or want to optimize an existing one, our team is ready to help you achieve the perfect solution for your application.