Textile Printing
Kornit Digital Acquires Voxel8, Expands Technology Portfolio for Next Generation of Textile Production
Wednesday 11. August 2021 - Voxel8s advanced additive manufacturing technology for textiles allows for digital fabrication of functional features with zonal control of material properties, in addition to utilizing high-performance elastomers adhering to inkjet technology.
Advanced 3D technology will enable deployment of unique, high-value decorative and functional applications for leading global brands
Kornit Digital Ltd. (NASDAQ: KRNT), a worldwide market leader in digital textile production technologies, announced today the acquisition of all associated assets of Somerville, Massachusetts-based Voxel8.
“Voxel8s innovative technologies and talent will help us accelerate the execution of our 4.0 strategy to digitize sustainable, on-demand textile production,” said Ronen Samuel, Kornit Digital Chief Executive Officer. “With this advanced and proven 3D technology, we will disrupt the business of fashion, empowering completely new creative decorative concepts and never-before-seen functional textile applications, while exploring new lucrative opportunities in the functional apparel and footwear markets.”
“By integrating Voxel8s technology into Kornits product roadmap, we will be able to transform numerous market segments and verticals, accelerating our collective visions and technology advancements,” said Kobi Mann, Kornit Digital Chief Technology Officer. “Voxel8 offers direct 3D print-on-part capabilities, advanced design software that can be easily integrated with any production floor software workflow, and versatile chemistry enabling on-the-fly formulation of high-performance elastomers to change the material properties of the resulting printed structures by multiple orders of magnitude. This means reflective, high-density, silicone and metallics, as well as compression elements for sports and therapeutics, protection elements like cushioning and impact resistance, and functionality applications like anti-slip, waterproofing, and other qualities combining form and function that are key to Kornits vision of digitizing production in every conceivable manner.”
“Voxel8s innovative and sustainable technologytested by some of the worlds leading global fashion and footwear brands, such as Hush Puppies, which is part of Wolverine Worldwide, enables the digital creation of unique decorative and functional applications, while eliminating time and waste from the manufacturing process,” said Fred von Gottberg, Voxel8s President and Chief Executive Officer. “Voxel8 shares Kornits vision of transforming the textile industry and couldnt be more excited to be part of the journey to build the operating system of sustainable fashion on demand. We look forward to working together to embed Voxel8s technology into Kornits customer offerings, which will collectively provide endless possibilities of enhanced applications and solutions.”