The next digital step

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1 Version A 16 Oct 2014 The next digital step Gillian Ewers 1

2 Version A 16 Oct 2014 Xaar overview A world leader in the development of inkjet technology and the leading independent manufacturer of industrial inkjet printheads Founded in London Listing (XAR) Turnover: 168M* ( 134M) 2014 R&D budget: 20M ( 16M) Approx. 800 employees Over 500 patents granted/pending Licensees include Konica Minolta, Seiko and Toshiba Tec * Full Year Results 03/2014 2

3 Version A 16 Oct 2014 Xaar global presence Headquarters in Cambridge UK R&D Manufacturing Huntingdon Sweden Sales / Support Cambridge Hong Kong New Delhi / Mumbai Dallas Sao Paolo 3

4 Version A 16 Oct 2014 UK manufacturing site Hi-tech Cleanroom Sterile Pure air system Protective clothing ESD protection 4

5 Xaar market segments Laminates Labels Ceramics Advanced Manufacturing Packaging Graphics 5

6 Growth of ceramic inkjet 40% Digital 2% Digital 1% Digital 6

7 Why in ceramics? Why has it penetrated ceramic printing? Digital advantages Print run of one No set up waste or resources No need to hold stock Non contact printing 3D printing etc 7

8 Digital inkjet history Around 2000 first printers were Binary Low resolution Frequent maintenance 2007 Introduction of Xaar 1001 Changed everything.. 8

9 Unrivalled reliability 9

10 Highest print quality Delivered by 1000 Optimised Geometry nozzles 8 level greyscale, chosen dynamically Best placement accuracy 10

11 What is grayscale printing? 11

12 Highest print quality Results in tiles that appear natural and life-like, indistinguishable from natural materials 12

13 Ink played a big part Open ink model encouraged competitive pricing Xaar partners with leading ink manufacturers Developing optimised waveforms Xaar works closely with our OEMs 13

14 Xaar partners 14

15 The new ceramic challenge Digital decoration is widely adopted worldwide De-skilled tile production Manufacturers need to deliver Greater differentiation Through more creative design Increasing added-value 15

16 The ceramic challenge Xaar s vision: More colour More white Digital Glaze Effects Digital Structure 16

17 Xaar s vision Control Engobe Structure Glaze Decoration Printer Glaze Effects Protective Glaze Digitalisation of ceramic tile manufacturing 17

18 Ceramic colours Achieved colour has been limited by Ink chemistry Laydown of inkjet printheads Micro dimensions of printheads 18

19 How to improve colour? Increase laydown Jet more ink 19

20 Xaar 1002 GS dpi Sub drop size 40pL 5 GS (4 dpd) 25 m/min Excellent image quality (as Xaar 1002 GS12) TF Technology Fast integration available now Same footprint Same electronics Same ink system 20

21 How to improve colour? Increase laydown Jet more ink Can lead to unwanted effects Increase the pigment size Ink development challenge stability TF Technology essential Optimise performance in printhead - partnership Pink and yellow first 21

22 Glaze effects Xaar 1002 GS40 can also Print new matt and gloss glazes New fluids under development Easy to adopt into existing printers New creative effects to enhance value 22

23 Glaze effects Xaar 1002 GS40 can also Print new matt and gloss glazes Plus new fluids under development Easy to adopt into existing printers New creative effects to enhance value And for even greater impact.. 23

24 The Xaar 001 The new standard in high volume single-pass glazing and structure Efficient and controlled fluid laydown Laydown up to 700g/m2 Large particles Aqueous carrier Decorative glaze effects, structure and flood glazing Other applications 24

25 Digital structure 25

26 Structure Present process uses moulds Expensive to prepare Set up time and waste Repetitive patterns Long print runs Answer is digital inkjet. 26

27 Digital benefits Structure synchronised with graphics Minimum run length of one Reduced set up cost & time Increased number of designs Optimise fluid use Expands creative opportunities 27

28 The extended family New Xaar printheads extend creativity Xaar 1002 GS6 Xaar 1002 GS pl pl 10 g/m2 20 g/m2 Xaar 1002 GS40 Xaar 1002 SBX Xaar pl pl nl 40 g/m2 NEW 100 g/m g/m2 NEW Drop size/coverage is fluid dependent, refer to User Guidelines 28

29 Optimised solution Wall tiles Fine detail Colour Floor tiles Colour Glaze effects Detail Strong Colour GS6 GS12 GS40 Colour Glaze effects Detail Big colour GS12 GS40 GS40 Additional Xaar 1002 GS40 printbars, or printers deliver: Plus structure, high laydown effects and protective glazes with Xaar 001 Coloured over-glaze Micro-relief Big colour 29

30 Xaar ecosystem Xaar Sales Market leading printheads Xaar Ink Partners Support Great printers OEM glazes New inks and Xaar Ink Approvals Xaar R&D 30

31 Why Xaar? Independent printhead supplier Technology leader Broad product portfolio Invests in research, support, partnership 31

32 Think Big. Think Xaar Big Colour Larger drops More pigment Strong, vibrant colours Big Effects Range of glaze effects Digital decorative and flood glaze Structure Big Advantage Easy to adopt and integrate Familiar printheads, inks and set up Differentiation and value-added 32 32

33 Thank you 33