Kyocera Corporation announced that its European subsidiary, KYOCERA Europe GmbH, will begin a strategic collaboration in October 2025 with the iPrint Institute and Competence Center in Fribourg, Switzerland. The public research institute, affiliated with the University of Applied Sciences and Arts Western Switzerland (HES-SO), specializes in inkjet technology and attracts leading engineers and companies worldwide. This partnership will focus on developing new industrial applications for Kyocera’s proprietary inkjet technology, expanding beyond traditional printing into 3D printing, coating, and printed electronics.

Kyocera’s innovation is anchored in its fine ceramic technology, precision fluid channel design, and decades of manufacturing expertise. The company’s EX Series inkjet printheads, noted for their market share in textile and commercial printing, serve as the foundation for its expansion into advanced applications. By establishing a dedicated R&D space within iPrint, Kyocera will access state-of-the-art equipment to test and evaluate special inks and complex materials. Insights gathered from these studies will enhance the company’s technical support capabilities and streamline its ability to develop new inkjet-driven solutions for industrial and scientific use.

The collaboration underscores Kyocera’s commitment to driving digital transformation while contributing to environmental sustainability. Digital inkjet printing eliminates the waste associated with traditional plate-based processes, aligning with global efforts to reduce industrial impact. “Through this collaboration, Kyocera will drive further advancements in inkjet technology and open new frontiers in manufacturing,” said company representatives. “By combining our proprietary expertise with iPrint’s research excellence, we aim to pioneer sustainable, high-precision technologies that redefine what’s possible in additive manufacturing and digital production.”