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Using premium technology to expand - and win - new markets.

- THE ULTIMATE PRINTING PLATFORM- THE ULTIMATE TEAM OF EXPERTS

Beautiful Precision, Simplicity, and Affordability.

The Modular Advantage

CONTENTS:

All New Technology. Endless Potential.

3Development Steps for a Printing Platformand Ultimate Print System

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WAFER, INK, PRINTHEAD PROCESS, EQUIPMENT,PRINTHEAD MODULE

Reliability Testing

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WRITING SYSTEMS, APPLICATION ENGINEERING

Power to The OEM

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ALL NEW TECHNOLOGY.
ENDLESS POTENTIAL
When we develop new technologies at Memjet®, it requires ateam of talented experts including ink chemists, leaders influidics and writing systems, software specialists, image
processing technicians, chip designers, and more. Complex
engineering demands a team approach. For projects tosucceed, a team’s collective strengths must be utilized.

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DEVELOPMENT STEPS FOR A PRINTING PLATFORM
AND ULTIMATE PRINT SYSTEM
There are 11 basic steps we go through todesign a print platform like DuraLink® orDuraFlex . The first step is thedevelopment of wafers to create Integrated
Circuits (ICs). Memjet’s engineers andphysicists create highly integrated
Application-specific ICs (ASICs) with acustom image processing pipeline, as well
as developing specialized inks thatcomplement its printhead developments.
Printhead prototypes are created using
these custom printhead ICs, which lead toProcess and Equipment Development. The
printhead module is the heart of print
quality, requiring Reliability Testing andWriting Systems and Systems Engineering.
The OEM comes in at step 9, Printing
Systems Development, where they develop
their product. In this phase we provide
Applications Engineering support and oncethe product is launched, we provide
ongoing support through our Sustaining
Engineering team.
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Introduction

WAFER DEVELOPMENT
Memjet uses Microelectromechanical Systems (MEMS)
processes in the fabrication of our printheads, enabling thecreation of the tiny nozzles and drop-ejection system.
Our robust design and development methodology haveenabled us to achieve a strong track record of deliveringsophisticated IC designs that work the first time.

The process of wafer development does not stop at thecreation of logic and masks used to develop our wafers.
Complex design requires complex validation and testingsystems to verify the design intent has faithfully and reliably
been implemented. This requires custom test systems toverify logic, as the existing function wafer scale test
systems can only verify simple test structures and not thefull logic implementation. These test systems make their
way through the life of the wafer design into manufacturing.
Every die on every wafer is performance tested and theoutput stored in a database. This information is used byour manufacturing equipment to pick dies to be placed
onto a printhead.

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INK DEVELOPMENT
Memjet’s inks are designed by Memjet’s team of ink chemists andare finely tuned to jet with extremely high reliability throughout thelife of the printhead, while also providing consistently high-quality
output on a range of media. By using Memjet-designed inks,
waste and cost are minimized for the end user.

Our quality assurance specialists make sure that every batchof ink meets strict quality and cleanliness standards.

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PRINTHEAD PROTOTYPESThe printhead design process has a large design andverification process, and it is driven by the needs of ourcustomers and the expected requirements of theever-changing print industry. A prototype printhead design
will start by examining the operational requirements of thedie to maintain best quality and performance. We thenconsider the requirements of the target market and printing
systems that will utilize our new printhead product.

Once we have the product definition in place, a team ofdesigners is assembled covering everything frommicrofluidic design and simulation at the printhead die levelright through to our industrial designers to create the lookand feel we want our product to have. Almost every
engineering and scientific discipline plays a part in thisfabulously complicated design process. This is a key areaof our company and the backbone of the technology
development.

PROCESS DEVELOPMENT
Our process engineers have proven expertise in bringing
products from design to high volume manufacturing. It isa delicate balance to engineer a process that takes into
account the complexities of materials interaction andbroad thermal tolerance to allow for shipping and productuse all while using the most cost-effective solution
possible and maintaining the highest possible productquality.

BEQUIPMENT DEVELOPMENT

It is to be expected that when you are designing a leading
technology product that some non-standard pieces ofmanufacturing equipment are required to build yourproduct. Bespoke equipment is designed by Memjet
engineers and is required through all stages of productEdevelopment, whether it is custom electronic systems toF
allow wafer, die or printhead level electrical test andvalidation or novel printing platforms to allow prototype
die or printhead imaging tests.
CPRINTHEAD MODULEDEVELOPMENT
The printhead module is the heart of print quality.
Integrated systems like maintenance and ink management
are key components supporting the printhead module aswell as managing the life of the printhead and assuring
image quality.
Our print systems contain software at every level or layer
within our print pipeline. Along with the control required
for the previously mentioned functions, we haveembedded systems within our print module that make
1,064,000,000 calculations per color every second for anA4 wide image.
Once print is selected, the Memjet software takes care ofthe information on its way to the printhead. We manage
from the point of RIP integration, down to job scheduling,data buffering, system synchronization, pump drives,
valve control, solenoids, motors, every aspect of theconversion from image pixels to dots on media. This tightintegration of all printing subsystems from digital tomechanical is key to maintaining industry leading print
resolution and quality, it also involves almost every
engineering discipline in the process.

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RELIABILITY TESTING

Reliability engineering on our products starts at the conceptual
design phase and continues through to high-volume production.
We have engineers with environmental testing expertise as well
as experience in mechanics, kinematics, thermodynamics,materials science, and structural analysis. Using the latest
computer-aided engineering tools we can design and develop
complex products from concept to high-volume manufacturing
in a timely and cost-effective manner.

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WRITING SYSTEMSAND SYSTEM ENGINEERING
Writing systems and system engineering is performed by our scientists andengineers with extensive experience in image processing, color science, computergraphics and image compression technologies. Our work ranges from appliedresearch through to product development. We create highly innovative productarchitectures, develop design concepts, develop new algorithms, model andprototype systems, undertake performance analysis and tests and verify
complete systems.

APPLICATION ENGINEERINGAND SUSTAINING ENGINEERING
Memjet’s application support and sustaining engineering is unique in the industry.
Our application engineers provide OEMs with documentation, training and ongoing support from the initial design of the OEM print solution all the way throughproduction. Once an OEM launches a product, our sustaining engineering teammanages the technical tasks to ensure continued operation and maintenance ofOEM print systems.
At Memjet, we pride ourselves on developing high-quality and innovativetechnology that reduces costs and increases profits.
We have all the technical capabilities in house to design complete printing
platforms (printheads, ink, modules, and software). This and the overall
technical and marketing services support we provide is what positions
Memjet uniquely for OEMs in the market.
Technical Capabilities 10POWER TO THE OEM
By choosing Memjet technology to power printers, OEMs
make a strong statement about the core value of theirbrand and their solution.
Our team is constantly researching how to make theprinthead, modules and ink better for today and for thefuture. We are always asking how we can make the end
user succeed and investigating how our technology canprovide the solution.

In the future, it will not just be about printing on paper; itwill be about using technology to brand or mark a variety ofmaterials. That’s why we research applications and designs
that challenge the idea of what printing technology can do.
Memjet’s focus on learning is what drives our innovation.
We are always listening to our OEMs' feedback, becausethat makes us better and allows us to improve our productsand services.

See the difference Memjet makes for your printer, yourbusiness, and your customers’ success. Contact us

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for more information: Memjet.Info@memjet.com

JASON THELANDERVP OF DESIGNREZA MOGHADDASIANVP OF ENGINEERINGJULIE HOGAN
VP OF RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT