CAMBRIDGE,UK—  Xaar, a leader in inkjet technology, groundbreaking research the use of Nazdar’s high-viscosity water-based inks in corrugated printing, and the role played by its Aquinox printhead and Ultra High Viscosity Technology. Published in the Journal of Coatings Technology and Research, was conducted by the Welsh Centre for Printing and Coating at Swansea University, proving the transformative benefits of high-viscosity inks for printing, including increased colour density and reduced ink usage. Colour density increased by up to 13% on uncoated and 67% on coated white corrugated substrates, delivering richer, more vibrant print outcomes. The high-viscosity fluids used required less ink to achieve the same colour intensity as conventional inks, translating to lower energy usage and faster drying times. In addition, the increased viscosity of the fluids minimised absorption into substrates, enabling greater colour impact without additional pigment or energy-intensive processes. Nazdar and Xaar have further developed the High Viscosity concept into multiple sets of commercially available inks, suitable for markets such as textile and corrugate printing.