Inkjet Age of Materials Conference 2019
September 4-5, 2019
Embassy Suites Chicago – Lombard/Oak Brook, Illinois, USA
Conference Focus
IMI’s Inkjet Age of Materials Conference 2019 is designed to address the current and needed developments in inkjet materials necessary to realize the full potential for inkjet technologies in current and new applications.
The inkjet industry has made great strides in developing successful inks and functional fluids for many applications, yet continued ink and fluids development is considered by many to be the most essential component for inkjet’s continued applications diversification and market growth.
IMI’s Inkjet Age of Materials Conference 2019 addresses the challenges, options, and opportunities associated with future inkjet materials requirements, technology choices, drivers & barriers, and other issues required to effectively implement inkjet ink and fluids technologies for applications expansion and diversification. This strategic conference for the inkjet industry provides high value information on innovations, trends, and issues for senior executives, commercial managers, development teams, end users, and others looking to expand their knowledge and understanding of materials developments, products, and technologies shaping the future of inkjet as well as exchanging ideas with industry experts and peers.
This two-day event includes the following elements:
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Updates & views from industry pacesetters
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Market & opportunity perspectives from industry experts
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New technology needs &introductions
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Networking lunches, breaks & reception
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Complimentary display space
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Suppliers Forum presentation opportunity
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IT Strategies market report: Digital Document & Industrial Print Beyond the Office
Strategic Advisory Board
The Strategic Advisory Board of industry luminaries, whose expertise covers a wide range of inkjet and inkjet ink technologies, provide guidance and advice in developing the conference program of topics and presentations. The Inkjet Age of Materials Conference 2019 Strategic Advisory Board members are
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Dr Mark Bale, DoDxAct
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Mark Hanley, President, I.T. Strategies
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Dr. Alan L. Hudd, Director & Founder, Alchemie Technology
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Tom Molamphy, Sales & Technology Manager Inkjet – North America, Siegwerk
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Mary Schilling, Inkjet Development & Print Quality Manager, Inkjet Insight
Dr Mark Bale
DoDxAct
Mark Hanley
I.T. Strategies
Dr Alan Hudd
Alchemie Technology
Tom Molamphy
Siegwerk
Mary Schilling
Inkjet Insight
Conference Speakers
Dr. Mark Bale, DoDxAct
Taylor Buckthorpe, Colordyne
Mark Hanley, IT Strategies
Dr. Alan L. Hudd, Alchemie Technology
Dr. Simon Kew, Alchemie Technology
Dr. James McCrone, TTP Ventus
Eric Miller, Kao Collins
Tom Molamphy, Siegwerk
Mary Schilling, Inkjet Insight
Debbie Thorp, Global Inkjet Systems
Inkjet Age of Materials Conference 2019
September 4-5, 2019
Embassy Suites Chicago - Lombard/Oak Brook, Illinois, USA
Topic Coverage and Schedule
Wednesday, September 4, 2019
8:00 am Registration
9:00 am Opening Session
Welcome and introductions
Alvin G. Keene, President, Information Management Institute, Inc., Carrabassett Valley, Maine
Inkjet’s strong progress
Mark Hanley, President, I.T. Strategies, Hanover, Massachusetts
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Ink & materials are destiny
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What is working in inkjet & what is not yet available
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Numbers: The big picture in markets & technology
Understanding performance indicators for aqueous & UV ink chemistries
Mary K. Schilling, Inkjet Development & Print Quality Manager, Inkjet Insight, Fountaintown, Indiana
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Aqueous & UV ink chemistries: Used individually & in tandem
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Each market has particular print quality needs which can change dramatically when crossing from aqueous to UV inks
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For industrial markets: Outlining print performance, image quality, & market use is critical for both OEM & customer success
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Important print aspects for markets such as automotive, industrial, & packaging
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Performance needs & how they relate to each ink chemistry
Understanding ink delivery systems
Debbie Thorp, Business Development Director, Global Inkjet Systems, Cambridge, UK
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Standard features & system architectures
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Requirements of different printhead types
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Troubleshooting common problems
12:00 Noon Networking luncheon
1:30 pm Session 2
Inkjet inks: How do we come up with a successful recipe?
Dr. Mark Bale, Founder, DoDxAct, Somerset UK
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Goal: Understanding ink options, complexities, formulation, & evaluation
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Basic types: Aqueous, hot melt, oil, UV cured, hybrid
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Colorants: Dyes & pigments/pigment dispersions
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Colorant carriers for basic ink types
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Numerous specialty chemicals & additives: biocides/fungicides, co-solvents, defoamers, humectants, monomers/oligomers, photoiniators, rheology modifiers, resins/polymers, stabilizers, surfactants, & more!!
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A few examples of successful formulations
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Optimizing the ink chemistry: Lab methods for process optimization
Achieving pulsation free & accurate meniscus pressure control
Dr. James McCrone, Managing Director, TTP Ventus, Melbourne, Hertfordshire, UK
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Accurate & consistent meniscus pressure control critical for print quality
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Prevents ink wetting out
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Prevents air ingestion into printhead
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Limits variation in droplet volume & jetting
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Traditional approach: Banks of 8+ printheads connected to single air-pump
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Pulse-damper and/or accumulator us to deliver stable pressure
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Complex & large size systems with long response times
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Unable to provide independent control to individual printheads
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TTP Ventus Disc Pump™ provides new option for meniscus pressure control
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Ultra-smooth flow, rapid response & compact form factor
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Improved system architecture: Small size enables integration with individual printheads
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Enables modular systems
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Fully independent bias pressure control
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Optimal printing system performance
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Waterless smart dyeing
Dr. Alan L. Hudd, Director & Founder, Alchemie Technology, Cambridge, UK
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Review of ITMA & progress of digital technologies in textile markets
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Alchemie Endeavour: New disruptive digital approach to digitally dyeing textiles
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Revolutionary benefits
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95% wastewater reduction (#2 polluter in the world)
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Up to 85% energy reduction (#1 world contributor to climate change)
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Alchemie Endeavour
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Pre-treatment
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Dyeing
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Fixing
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Applying functional materials
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Outlook & opportunities
Suppliers’ Forum: 5-Minute presentations related to materials technologies, capabilities, services, new product introductions, etc. The Suppliers Forum is open to all conference registrants. For additional information or to sign up, contact Al Keene al@imiconf.com or check off box on Registration Form.
8:30 am Session 3
Thursday, September 5, 2019
6:00 pm Networking reception in Display Area
Ink developments enabling new opportunities for industrial inkjet
Eric Miller, R&D Chemist, Advanced Printing Solutions, Kao Collins, Cincinnati, Ohio
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Remarkable achievements for novel water based inks for:
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Decorative printing
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Flexible packaging
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Textiles
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Packaging printing: Matching applications with the right inkjet technology
Taylor Buckthorpe, Director of Sales, Colordyne Technologies, Brookfield, Wisconsin
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One type of inkjet doesn’t not fit all applications
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Print providers & brand owners must select the right inkjet technology from
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Aqueous dye
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Aqueous pigment
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UV LED
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& more!
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Selection factors include
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Print engine configuration
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Ink set
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Printhead technology
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Suppliers must be agile responding to customer needs & match each application to the right inkjet technology for each specific application
Application of water based piezo inkjet inks for packaging
Tom Molamphy, Sales and Technology Manager North America, Siegwerk, Siegberg, Germany
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Inkjet continues developing strong foothold in packaging & label space
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It’s clear UV inkjet is not good choice for all packaging applications
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Development direction & challenges for water based piezo applications
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Optimizing drying characteristics while retaining print quality
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White ink: Flexo vs. inkjet & pre-white vs. post-white
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End user quality expectations for printed image
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Taking digital into three dimensions
Dr. Simon Kew, Managing Director, Alchemie Technology
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3D coating using digital data
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Robotics technologies for fluid application
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Precision fluid application techniques
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Digital printing onto 3D shapes
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Direct-to-shape printers
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In mould labeling with digital printing
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3D printing of products
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New applications: Food, pharmaceuticals, & metal casting
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Industrial applications
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1:00 pm Conference Adjournment
1:00 pm Networking luncheon
Conference Sponsorship
IMI is excited to announce a sponsorship opportunity to enable inkjet industry participants to position themselves “front and center” before a key group of inkjet industry business leaders including executives, product developers, technologists, major users, etc. PLUS distributing their message to IMI’s global database of over 20,000 relevant contacts.
Our goal is to develop a “community” focused on the conference program and the Sponsors to generate excitement about inkjet materials technology, market, and application developments - benefiting all industry participants and end users.
For additional information on sponsorship opportunities, click here OR contact Al Keene al@imiconf.com
Speaking Opportunities
If you have a potential topic for presentation at this or another IMI conference, please submit your proposed presentation topic and a brief outline to Al Keene at IMI (al@imiconf.com) for review.
IMI is always looking for potential speakers for upcoming conference programs and will be pleased to discuss your ideas for potential presentation topics.
Free Display Space & Suppliers Forum Presentations
Printer, materials, and other product demonstrations/displays by both conference speakers and registrants are encouraged. IMI will cooperate with all interested parties to provide appropriate space so products can be displayed and demonstrated during the conference breaks & receptions. There is no charge in addition to the conference registration fee to have a display table and/or give a 5-minute Suppliers Forum presentation. Interested companies should contact IMI President Al Keene al@imiconf.com to ensure that proper arrangements are made for product displays and demonstrations.
You can also reserve your display space and Suppliers’ Forum presentation slot by registering online and checking off the appropriate boxes indicating your participation.
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I.T. Strategies Market Report
All participants will receive a free copy I.T. Strategies latest annual Market Report, The Numbers 2019 “Production & Industrial Print Global Statistical Summary.” Commissioned by IMI and generated from I.T. Strategies’ worldwide digital printing industry model, it provides an ongoing source of market information based on a consistent methodology and reporting structure.
About IMI
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