Performance, Productivity, and Durability: Introducing FUJIFILM Dimatix STARFIRE® PhaseMaster Printhead

LEBANON, N.H.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--FUJIFILM Dimatix, Inc. today announced the latest addition to its STARFIRE^® printhead family: the STARFIRE^® PhaseMaster hot-melt inkjet printhead (hereafter “PhaseMaster”). Engineered for demanding high-speed scanning and single-pass industrial systems, the PhaseMaster can operate with or without ink recirculation and can be integrated into high-performance printing platforms. Its combination of jetting performance, productivity, and durability makes it well suited for complex industrial and graphic arts applications.

This printhead is targeted at established industry segments, including marking and coding, packaging, and screen printing, as well as growing industrial segments, including additive manufacturing and printed electronics for etch-masking applications such as photovoltaic cells.

“We are excited to bring the PhaseMaster product to market at this important time,” said Shane O’Neill, Director of Business Development at FUJIFILM Dimatix, Inc. “PhaseMaster reflects our commitment to delivering robust, cost-effective solutions that provide reliable performance in demanding industrial print environments. Building on more than 20 years of proven success with the Galaxy HotMelt printhead and leveraging the well-established reputation of the STARFIRE® platform for durability and serviceability, we have combined the strengths of both technologies to create a unique solution for jetting phase-change solid inks at high -resolution with outstanding reliability and consistency. As the newest addition to the STARFIRE® product family, PhaseMaster is engineered to deliver high performance, productivity, and long-term value across a wide range of current and emerging applications.”

Main PhaseMaster Features:

Performance

• 400 dpi resolution with drop sizes of 30–200 pL, depending on configuration
• Integrated heater and temperature sensor ensure optimal jetting conditions
• Wide viscosity range of 8–20 cP (10–14 cP for maximum productivity)
• Designed for continuous operation at temperatures up to 257°F (125°C)
• VersaDrop® binary and grayscale jetting with an open, editable waveform utility
• Compatibility with full-color, monochrome, computer-to-screen, wax-based, and hot-melt ink applications, including single-pass coding and marking

Productivity

• Jet design featuring REDIJET® Energy Dissipation technology for sustained, high-quality output, with durability supported by FUJIFILM Dimatix bulk PZT actuators insulated from direct contact with fluids
• REDIJET® Dual Recirculation for reliable jetting¹
• Multi-pulse jetting at up to 30 kHz, delivering speeds exceeding 60 meters per minute
• High ink-laydown capability of nearly 57 grams per square meter

Durability

• FUJIFILM Dimatix Bulk PZT actuators that are insulated from direct contact with fluids
• Industrial design to meet customer demands in challenging environments
• Robust (repairable) printhead enabling cost-effective maintenance and support

Support

As with all FUJIFILM Dimatix products, the company’s worldwide field-support network is readily available and offers a variety of training and educational opportunities to help customers maximize the capabilities of their printheads, including a specialized program for developing waveforms that optimize performance.

FUJIFILM Dimatix is currently working with select strategic partners to bring STARFIRE® PhaseMaster-based products to market. The printhead will be available worldwide in early 2027. For more information about printhead solutions available from FUJIFILM Dimatix, Inc., please visit https://www.dimatix.com.

About Fujifilm

FUJIFILM Dimatix, Inc., a leading global supplier of drop-on-demand inkjet printheads for commercial and industrial applications, is driving a revolution in inkjet technology to support a new generation of products for printing, industrial product decoration, and materials deposition. The company's innovative inkjet technology and world-class fabrication techniques enable OEMs, system integrators, and manufacturers to build cutting-edge systems and manufacturing processes for high-performance, precision printing of traditional inks and deposition of functional fluids on all types of surfaces, including flexible substrates.

FUJIFILM Dimatix, Inc. is headquartered in Santa Clara, California, and maintains U.S. product-development and manufacturing operations in California and New Hampshire. The company sells and supports its products worldwide through offices in the United States, Europe, Japan, and China. For more information, visit www.dimatix.com.

FUJIFILM Holdings Corporation, headquartered in Tokyo, leverages its depth of knowledge and proprietary core technologies to deliver innovative products and services across the globe through the four key business segments of healthcare, electronics, business innovation, and imaging with over 70,000 employees. Guided and united by our Group Purpose of “giving our world more smiles,” we address social challenges and create a positive impact on society through our products, services, and business operations. Under its medium-term management plan, VISION2030, which ends in FY2030, we aspire to continue our evolution into a company that creates value and smiles for various stakeholders as a collection of global leading businesses and achieve a global revenue of 4 trillion yen. For more information, please visit: https://holdings.fujifilm.com/en.

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¹ The printhead can be configured without recirculation