Meteor Inkjet
Supplies printhead drive electronics, datapath software, and integration tools (including DropWatcher and AMIS) that enable OEMs to build binder jetting and material jetting 3D printing systems without developing complex inkjet control infrastructure in-house.
- CEO / Founder
- Clive Ayling
- Team Size
- 11-50
- Stage
- Acquired
- Latest Round
- Acquired
- Key Investors
- Global Graphics PLC
Technology & Products
Key Products
Printhead drive electronics; DropWatcher (printhead/ink optimization tool); Datapath solutions for 3D print systems; AMIS (Additive Manufacturing Inkjet Solution); System control software
Technological Advantage
CLAIMED: World-leading position in independent inkjet electronics for industrial/3D systems; ease of integration and production transfer for OEM customers. VERIFIED: Queen's Award for Enterprise (2019); active partnerships with Quantica (NovoJet printhead drive), AMIS (OEM binder/material jetting solution), and Dyndrite (Developer Council member); Formnext 2025 exhibitor presence. Patents NOT FOUND. Defensibility: likely trade secrets in printhead drive firmware and software; no patents confirmed.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Enables AM printer OEMs to accelerate time-to-market by providing ready-to-integrate printhead drive electronics and system software, eliminating the costly internal development of inkjet control systems and reducing integration risk across multiple printhead platforms including Fujifilm Dimatix Samba GMA.
How They Differentiate
Operates as an independent (non-captive) inkjet electronics supplier, enabling OEMs to avoid proprietary lock-in versus printhead manufacturers' own drive solutions; supports multiple printhead platforms and application types; provides production transfer services alongside integration tooling.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
3D inkjet printer OEMs and system integrators developing binder jetting or material jetting additive manufacturing equipment
Industry Verticals
Additive Manufacturing; Industrial Printing; Ceramics; Functional Electronics; Textiles; Packaging
Competitors
Xaar; FUJIFILM Dimatix
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Queen's Award for Enterprise (2019); Formnext 2025 exhibitor (stand 12.0-B102); active OEM partnerships with Quantica, AMIS, and Dyndrite Developer Council; global customer base of 3D printer manufacturers and integrators (no specific revenue or headcount figures found)
Major Milestones
2005: Founded as TTP Meteor, Cambridge UK; Pre-2016: Acquired by Global Graphics plc; 2016: Rebranded to Meteor Inkjet Ltd; Clive Beattie appointed Managing Director; 2019: Queen's Award for Enterprise; 2025: Formnext exhibitor (stand 12.0-B102); partnership with Quantica for NovoJet printhead drive electronics
Notable Customers
Dyndrite, Quantica