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Epson’s inkjet innovation laboratory in Japan. This initiative underscores the commitment of both companies to advancing the printed electronics industry through innovative solutions. The upgraded LP50, featuring PrecisionCore printhead technology, is set to be unveiled in the first half of 2025. Existing LP50 customers will have the opportunity to enhance their devices by upgrading to Epson technology via a print unit purchase. “Collaborating with Epson represents a significant advancement in our R&D efforts,” said Robert Wanninger, senior vice president of SUSS. “Integrating Epson’s PrecisionCore printhead technology into our LP50 will not only
enhance our capabilities but also provide our customers with state-of-the-art tools to push the boundaries of printed electronics. Together, we are dedicated to fostering innovation and excellence in this evolving market.” Shunya Fukuda, chief operating officer of Epson's IJS Operations Division, added: “By partnering with SUSS, we are extending the reach of our PrecisionCore technology into the printing functional materials beyond colour such as printed electronics, where innovation is paramount. Our proprietary printhead technology will empower SUSS’s LP50 to deliver unprecedented performance and reliability, ultimately supporting the development of future-focused inkjet applications.”
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XBM acquires Office Odyssey
XBM Ltd has acquired Office Odyssey, a Midlands-based reseller of Epson single function and multifunction printers and digital document solutions across the UK and mainland Europe. Following XBM’s rebranding in 2021, the business announced plans to expand rapidly through acquisitions and new business, and this is the fifth acquisition in the last two years. Adding Office Odyssey to the XBM family adds a further 500 European devices and more than 2,300 to XBM’s existing MIF base, bringing it to over 7,000 devices in
the field. XBM is Epson’s largest UK reseller and one of only two Epson Diamond Partners in the UK. Office Odyssey set out to build a new kind of MPS service that places sustainability and social value at the heart of the business; to operate as a social enterprise and to only sell low energy, low waste technology. The business’s core mission is to increase employment for people diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder or with other barriers to work, while minimising the environmental impact of clients’ print operations. As part of this, Office Odyssey provide free hardware and support to small charities, social enterprises and special needs schools. The aim is to help them free up money spent on print so it can be re-allocated to their projects and services. To date, the business has provided 1,000s of hours of work and removed hundreds of tonnes of carbon dioxide from clients’ supply chains. This is in keeping with XBM’s social
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