Inkjet

🖨️ Inkjet Technology Archive

🔗 Official Links

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📌 Project Overview

This repository is an open technical archive based solely on public information about inkjet printhead technologies.
It spans structure, drive methods, ink compatibility, application-specific evaluation, ink flight phenomena, and 3D printing applications, across major manufacturers such as EPSON, Canon, Ricoh, Fujifilm, and HP.

📚 Repository Contents

Folder	Description
`makers/`	Manufacturer-specific technology & head structure comparison (Epson, Canon, Ricoh, Fujifilm, HP)
`comparison/`	Cross-technology comparison by drive method, ink type, applications, resolution
`evaluation_tools/`	Fundamentals of waveform control, droplet observation, evaluation tools
`3d_printing/`	Feasibility & head compatibility for material jetting 3D printing
`fabrication/`	Thin-film piezo CMOS integration case studies (public info only)

📁 Repository Structure

Inkjet/
├─ makers/                      # Manufacturer-specific printhead technology (public info only)
│   ├─ epson/                   # Epson MACH, μTFP structure & applications
│   ├─ canon/                   # Canon Bubble Jet structure & features
│   ├─ ricoh/                   # Ricoh industrial head specifications
│   ├─ fujifilm/                # Fujifilm head specs & applications
│   └─ hp/                      # HP thermal head information
│
├─ comparison/                  # Cross-manufacturer comparison
│   ├─ drive_methods.md         # Drive method comparison (piezo, thermal, etc.)
│   ├─ usage_fields.md          # Application classification (industrial, commercial, etc.)
│   ├─ ink_types.md             # Ink compatibility (aqueous, UV, etc.)
│   └─ summary_table.md         # Technology features summary table
│
├─ evaluation_tools/            # Evaluation, observation & waveform control tools
│   ├─ waveform_control.md      # Drive waveform optimization
│   ├─ ink_flight_analysis.md   # Ink flight stability analysis
│   └─ equipment_list.md        # Evaluation equipment list
│
├─ 3d_printing/                  # 3D printing applications
│   ├─ overview.md               # Inkjet AM overview
│   ├─ classification.md         # Material jetting classification
│   └─ inkjet_related.md         # Application examples (bio, etc.)
│
└─ README.md                     # This overview

🔓 Open Access Policy

Built only from public patents, papers, academic references, and industry articles.
No confidential data is included.

🎯 Intended Use

Use Case	Description
🎓 Education & Training	Structured learning of principles, structure, applications
🛠 Technical Comparison	Compare features & compatibilities across makers
📊 Product Selection	Reference for design & development (including waveform & equipment)
🧪 Applied Research	Starting point for 3D/bio printing research

Project Name	GitHub Pages 🌐	GitHub 💻	Summary
Edusemi-v4x	🌐	💻	Semiconductor education (process, design, PDK, test)
EduMecha	🌐	💻	Mechanical design & Creo training (printhead structure exercises)
AITL-H	🌐	💻	Hybrid intelligent control (applicable to equipment control)
SamizoGPT	🌐	💻	Prompt design & learning support tool

👤 Author

Field	Content
Name	Shinichi Samizo
Education	M.Eng., Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Shinshu University
Career	Former Engineer, Seiko Epson Corp. (1997–)
Expertise	Semiconductor devices (logic, memory, high-voltage mixed) Thin-film piezo actuators for inkjet PrecisionCore printhead productization BOM management & ISO training
Contact	✉️ shin3t72@gmail.com 🐦 https://x.com/shin3t72 💻 https://samizo-aitl.github.io/

🔜 Roadmap

🌐 Publish via GitHub Pages (by Q3 2025)
🧠 Integrate with SamizoGPT — automatic prompt generation for technology comparison
💧 Add jetting–fluid simulation materials — linked with AM simulation
🏗️ PoC integration with evaluation equipment — automation of high-speed imaging & waveform control

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