News|DRY-KIN: DESY and Canon Production Printing Explore Drying Processes for the Future of Printing Technology
DRY-KIN: DESY and Canon Production Printing Explore Drying Processes for the Future of Printing Technology
Hamburg / Germany03/12/2025
The efficiency and precision of printing technologies are heavily influenced by the drying process of ink. But what physical and chemical mechanisms are at play, and how can they be optimized? With the DRY-KIN research project, DESY and Canon Production Printing are tackling these questions together. Using advanced analytical techniques, the project aims to generate new insights that could lead to more efficient printing processes and improved ink formulations in the long run.
During the kickoff meeting at Canon Production Printing’s site in Poing, project partners discussed the first measurement results from large-scale research facilities and defined the next steps. Direct exchanges at the printing machines provided valuable insights into industrial requirements.
New Analytical Approaches for a Deeper Process Understanding
At the heart of the project lies the use of DESY’s advanced X-ray analysis techniques to study ink drying at the microscopic level. In addition, a specially designed measurement chamber will be used for the first time, allowing a detailed analysis of ink drying under real industrial conditions. This combination of large-scale research and practical application is expected to drive innovative advancements in future printing technologies developed by Canon Production Printing.
Interdisciplinary Collaboration as the Key to Success
"The combination of DESY’s advanced analytical methods and Canon Production Printing’s expertise in printing technology offers a unique opportunity to explore this topic in an entirely new way,"says Stephan Roth, Head of the Sustainable Materials Group (FS-SMA) at DESY.
A key advantage of the project is the support of Hi-Acts, which serves as a bridge between research and industry. Joint PhD researcher Simon Schraad is participating in a collaborative research program, further strengthening the exchange between both worlds and fostering knowledge transfer.
The next project meeting is already in the works. In the coming months, additional experiments will be conducted to gain deeper insights into the ink drying process and to test the applicability of research findings in industrial practice.
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