XAAR SIGNS INKJET PRINTHEAD PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT WITH XEROX

Xaar, the leader in industrial inkjet technology headquartered in Cambridge, UK, has signed an agreement with Xerox Corporation to partner in bulk piezoelectric (piezo) inkjet printheads.

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This partnership capitalizes on each company's considerable expertise in bulk piezo printhead development, will deliver substantial benefits to the market through leveraging both companies' market-leading technology, and enables Xaar to bring to customers a broader range of bulk piezo printheads.

"Continued investment in technology and product development, together with strategic partnerships, are key elements of our 2020 vision," said Doug Edwards, Xaar CEO.

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