Seiko Epson Corporation, a pioneer in digital textile printing, has announced the establishment of two new hub sites, namely The Innovation Research Lab and The Printing Research Centre, for the development of new industrial digital textile products.
The Innovation Research Lab will focus on ink technology R&D, while The Printing Research Center will aid future development of Epson inkjet core technology dedicated to textile printing. The two hubs will be established in collaboration with For.tex and F.lli Robustelli respectively and will join Epson’s established Textile Solution Centre in Como, Italy.
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With the aim of researching and developing new inks for industrial digital printing on a wide array of materials, the Innovation Research Lab is equipped with state-of-the-art technologies. The Lab is committed to research that will increase industrial ink performance and sustainability on behalf of Epson. The Printing Research Centre will aid product development of inkjet core devices, ensuring the continued development of the highest quality textile printers for Epson.
“These state-of-the-art R&D facilities symbolize Epson’s strong commitment to accelerating the development of digital textile inkjet printing both in the Como region and the rest of the world,” said Sunao Murata, COO – Professional Printing Operations Division, Epson.
