Precision Inkjet

Precision Inkjet Printer Component Manufacture

ICT manufactures critical components for industrial inkjet printer assemblies, supplying leading OEMs with high-precision parts for continuous inkjet (CIJ) and related systems. Working from customer-owned designs and drawings—which we frequently optimise for performance & cost effectiveness of design—we provide reliable manufacture of both production and spare components, while also collaborating with selected customers on next-generation inkjet technologies.

Our focus is on precision, repeatability, and controlled supply, ensuring consistent performance across repeated batches and long-term support for installed systems. ICT’s manufacturing workflow is specifically designed for accuracy, process stability, and controlled cleanliness, supporting the tight tolerances demanded by inkjet printhead components.

Customer-Owned Design & DFM Support

We manufacture strictly to customer drawings under NDA, while offering design-for-manufacture (DFM) feedback to improve process capability, robustness, and yield without compromising functional intent.

Inkjet Components We Manufacture

• Charge Electrodes – Apply controlled electrical charge to individual ink droplets, enabling accurate droplet deflection.
• Charge Plates – Stabilise and control the electric field around the ink stream to ensure consistent charging behaviour.
• Live Blocks – Provide electrical connections and mechanical mounting for printhead charging and deflection systems.
• Phase Detectors – Monitor droplet formation timing relative to the charging signal, ensuring correct droplet selection.
• Nozzle Plates – Precision-drilled components that define droplet size, spacing, and print resolution.

Inspection & Metrology

Non-contact video measurement systems verify micro-feature dimensions, alignment, and flatness, supported by documented inspection routines for consistent, traceable quality.
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