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Versatile Object Printers

This Inkjet Printer Can Print Directly Onto Glass, Plastic and Cermaics

— September 2, 2016 — Tech
Xerox is a company that may be best known for printing solutions in the 1980s and 1990s, but the company is making a strong push to reinvent itself as a printing technology manufacturer of the future with the release of its exceptionally high-tech Direct to Object Inkjet Printer, a simply named machine that does exactly what it promises -- print directly onto different kinds of objects and materials rather than simply just paper.

The Xerox Direct to Object Inkjet Printer uses complicated algorithms to control the movements of its miniature nozzles, which measure in half the width of a hair. The nozzles are capable of applying ink onto materials ranging from metal and glass to plastics and ceramics, and works not just with smooth surfaces but also with curved and roughed surfaces.

The possibilities with this Direct to Object Inkjet Printer are truly exciting, as it can be used to do print names, numbers and designs on everything from helmets to bottles, and could be leveraged by stores selling personalized merchandise for example.
Trend Themes
1. Direct-to-object Printing - The Xerox Direct to Object Inkjet Printer introduces a new trend in printing by allowing high-quality direct printing onto various materials.
2. Versatile Printing Capabilities - The Xerox Direct to Object Inkjet Printer enables printing on a wide range of materials, including glass, plastic, ceramics, and metal, opening up new possibilities for product customization and personalization.
3. Advanced Printing Technology - The Xerox Direct to Object Inkjet Printer incorporates intricate algorithms and miniature nozzles to achieve precise and detailed printing on curved, smooth, and rough surfaces.
Industry Implications
1. Personalized Merchandise - The Direct to Object Inkjet Printer offers disruptive innovation opportunities for stores selling personalized merchandise, allowing them to easily print names, numbers, and designs on a wide range of products.
2. Manufacturing - The Direct to Object Inkjet Printer presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the manufacturing industry, enabling efficient and high-quality direct printing on different materials for customized products and branding.
3. Home Decor - The Direct to Object Inkjet Printer disrupts the home decor industry by offering the ability to print intricate designs on a variety of materials, allowing for unique and customizable home decor products.
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