Inkjet & Digital Printing
Axalta Partners with Xaar to Introduce Next Generation, Sustainable Digital Paint Technology
Wednesday 23. August 2023 - Axalta (NYSE: AXTA), a leading global coatings company, has entered into a partnership with Xaar, a leading manufacturer of drop-on-demand inkjet technologies, to introduce Axalta NextJet, a next generation, sustainable digital paint technology for the transportation industry.
Technology can contribute up to a 30% reduction in CO2 emissions for two-tone vehicle manufacturers
Digital paint, also referred to as overspray-free application, is an advanced paint application that will allow for precise paint placement. Through Axalta and Xaars patented technology, Axalta NextJet enables design flexibility for two-tone vehicles and allows customers to create patterns, details, and images in a sustainable way. The award-winning digital paint coating technology also eliminates masking and reduces labor, energy and waste while increasing productivity and efficiency rates. This can contribute to a 30% reduction in CO2 emissions and significant cost savings for two-tone vehicle manufacturers.
“We are excited to announce our partnership with Xaar and introduce Axalta NextJet to the market,” said Hadi Awada, Senior Vice President, Mobility for Axalta. “Our latest innovation is powered by Xaars leading inkjet technology and paired with our proprietary paint designed for jetting. This unique market offering builds on Axaltas investments in digital paint research and development.”
Graham Tweedale, Chief Operating Officer of Xaar, added, “Axalta was quick to recognize the unique advantages of Xaars technology for their innovation, making use of our printheads ability to handle fluids with viscosities way beyond what has traditionally been possible with inkjet. Together we dont just deliver the required productivity, we significantly improve on it.”
Axalta NextJet is believed to be the first partnership between an inkjet printhead manufacturer and a coatings manufacturer. The combined technology solution is being tested with customers and could be in production as early as 2024.