Industrial inkjet system developers, particularly those just getting started, face hardware, software and materials challenges. In some cases, the software challenges can be resolved by adopting off-the-shelf or open-source tools, but when these tools are too costly, lack sufficient features, or are complex to implement, Meteor’s MetIndustrial is the optimal solution.
MetIndustrial is a ready-to-use DFE designed for industrial applications where printing is an element of the overall production process and motion control is external to the print system, i.e., motion control is provided either by a PLC or a system associated with, for example, the robotics. With Meteor’s PrintEngine at its core, MetIndustrial responds to the motion of the industrial application rather than controlling it, easing incorporation with existing manufacturing processes. Seamlessly integrated with Meteor printhead drive electronics, MetIndustrial is suitable for both prototype and production environments. With an intuitive user interface, MetIndustrial offers functions including print queue control, job prioritisation and print process feedback while simplifying setup tasks for stitching, masking and interlacing.
Jonathan Wilson, Meteor’s Vice President of Business Development comments, “While it can be challenging to implement an industrial inkjet system within a manufacturing process, MetIndustrial, together with Meteor’s datapath solutions for all major printheads, allows OEMs to harness the power of inkjet in a way that reduces development cost, time and risk.”
