The construction of a new state-of-the-art factory at Akita Epson Corporation, a Group company of Seiko Epson Corporation (Epson), has been completed, the company revealed in a media release.
With an investment exceeding AUD 33 million, the new facility is set to approximately triple Akita Epson’s printhead manufacturing capacity.
This expansion is also poised to enhance Epson’s ability to meet the growing global demand for inkjet printers across various markets.
Epson’s printing solutions leverage original Micro Piezo inkjet technology to deliver high-quality products and services for office, home, commercial, and industrial use.
As global demand for inkjet printers continues to rise, particularly due to increased decentralised printing since the pandemic, this new factory will play a crucial role in addressing the needs of both emerging and developed markets.
The new factory is designed to boost the production and assembly of PrecisionCore MicroTFP printheads, a key component of Epson’s inkjet printers.
These printheads are known for their flexibility and adaptability across various applications, and their usage is expected to increase significantly.
Currently, about 20 per cent of Epson’s inkjet printers feature PrecisionCore printheads, with this percentage anticipated to grow as the company introduces more commercial and industrial printers.
The factory’s layout includes an optimal design with Epson robots and other equipment arranged in efficient production islands.
This innovative approach is expected to enhance production efficiency by 30 per cent on high-throughput lines.
As a leading manufacturing facility with cutting-edge technology, Akita Epson works closely with Epson’s research and development centres in Japan.
The new factory, located adjacent to the existing printhead facility, will also provide space for future expansion, strengthening Akita Epson’s product lineup and boosting printhead sales to third parties.
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