SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION has entered into a capital and business alliance with クラスターテクノロジー to strengthen its supply capacity for inkjet printhead components. The investment will total ¥300 million, with the companies pursuing joint development and the establishment of a stable supply system.
SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION has entered into a capital and business alliance agreement with クラスターテクノロジー and will subscribe to the third-party allotment of new shares conducted by クラスターテクノロジー, investing ¥300 million. The companies will jointly develop components related to inkjet printheads and next-generation materials, with the aim of establishing a stable supply system capable of meeting expanding demand.
クラスターテクノロジー's strengths include precision molding technology and resin composite materials technology, and it develops resin components for optical equipment and printers. The company has technologies that contribute to lighter, higher-performance products and lower manufacturing costs, as well as a track record in resin insulating materials and other products for the heavy electrical equipment sector.
Under the alliance, the companies will combine クラスターテクノロジー's resin composite materials and molding technologies with SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION's inkjet technology and development capabilities. They will jointly develop high-performance components related to printheads and next-generation materials, advancing inkjet technology.
In production, the companies will use their manufacturing technologies and expertise to improve productivity and quality and strengthen the stable supply system. SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION aims to improve its competitiveness in the inkjet field while responding to expanding demand.