Global Inkjet Systems at FESPA 2025: Rethinking the Cost of Quality
Hall 3.2 | Stand B20 | Berlin, 6–9 May 2025
In an industry often caught between cost and capability, Global Inkjet Systems (GIS) is quietly redefining the value equation. As Europe’s leading print and signage expo returns to Berlin, GIS arrives at FESPA 2025 with a clear message: scalable, industrial-grade inkjet sub-systems need not come at a premium.
For over a decade, GIS has been the engineering partner behind some of the world’s most advanced inkjet systems—supplying OEMs with the software, drive electronics, and fluid delivery systems that form the backbone of modern industrial printing. Now, as part of Nano Dimension—the world’s largest 3D printing group—GIS combines scale with specificity, bringing industrial inkjet technology within reach of emerging and cost-conscious equipment developers.
At the heart of the GIS offering is the Atlas® software suite—a robust system controller designed for high-speed data streaming and seamless integration with OEM environments. Atlas orchestrates GIS’s drive electronics and ink delivery systems with precision and flexibility, and its modular design allows for targeted enhancements across diverse industrial applications.
New at FESPA: Entry-Level Developer Kits
Making their debut in Berlin, GIS’s entry-level developer kits provide a complete toolkit for evaluation, prototyping, and product development. These kits include:
· Drive electronics
· Ink delivery hardware
· Atlas software
· Integration support
Each kit reflects GIS’s production-grade architecture, enabling a fast, low-risk path from initial concept to scalable, custom OEM implementation.
The Case Against DIY
GIS also uses FESPA to highlight a growing challenge among OEMs: the hidden costs of developing inkjet sub-systems in-house. While DIY approaches may appear cost-effective, they frequently lead to unplanned overheads and long-term inefficiencies.
Common pitfalls include:
· Hidden R&D Costs: Internal efforts often consume time and budget beyond initial estimates.
· Talent Requirements: Recruiting and retaining electronics and software specialists is increasingly difficult.
· Printhead Limitations: DIY systems can tie OEMs to specific hardware, reducing flexibility.
· Weaker Manufacturer Engagement: Printhead suppliers typically reserve deep technical support for trusted partners like GIS.
· Low-Volume Inefficiencies: GIS systems benefit from economies of scale and years of optimisation.
· Reinventing the Wheel: Recirculation, waveform tuning, and ink compatibility are deceptively complex—and already solved by GIS.
With GIS, OEMs can redirect R&D investment toward product differentiation rather than infrastructure.
Beyond the Booth: FESPA as Strategic Forum
GIS views FESPA not only as a showcase, but as a strategic platform. It is an opportunity to:
· Strengthen collaboration with existing partners
· Engage new prospects with its scalable, field-proven offering
· Assess global risks and supply chain shifts affecting OEM strategies
As trade tensions, tariff changes, and geopolitical uncertainty disrupt global operations, GIS positions itself as a steady, globally aware partner—capable of delivering technical excellence and commercial resilience.
Global Expertise, Local Support
GIS’s commitment doesn’t end with system delivery. Its team of Technical Support specialists and Application Engineers provide expert guidance across printheads, applications, and system design, ensuring customers can get to market faster—and stay ahead once they’re there.
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