M&R Printing Equipment, Inc. Announces Technology Partnership with Xaar on the POLARIS S4™ Industrial DTG Platform
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- Aqueous ,
- 2025
M&R Printing Equipment, Inc. announces the release of the POLARIS™ S4™ Pretreat Unit, powered by Xaar’s inkjet technology, as an integral component of the POLARIS S4 Industrial DTG Platform.
The POLARIS S4 Industrial DTG Platform sets an industry standard for the newest generation of garment decoration technology. It is designed to handle a sophisticated array of automation needs and quality requirements. The S4 Pretreat Unit digitally delivers pretreat chemistry exactly where it is needed behind each print. Not only is the pretreat digitally targeted as “Shape for Shape” area application, but the density and amount of pretreat can be controlled garment-to-garment via integrated workflow software. This breakthrough allows for a wider range of fabric types, construction and colors to be explored without fear of “boxing” or UV staining associated with other pretreat solutions.
The S4 Digital Pretreat Unit is a collaboration project between M&R and Xaar, developed and engineered with Xaar’s industry-leading aqueous inkjet technology.
The full POLARIS S4 Industrial DTG Platform made its debut at PRINTING United in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA on September 10th - 12th, 2024, where attendees could view the quality of a print produced on a POLARIS S4 Digital Pretreat Unit.
Danny Sweem, Chief Executive Officer of M&R, commented on the product launch: “The release of the POLARIS S4 Digital Pretreat Unit revolutionizes direct-to-garment production by offering more garment options, better print quality and a streamlined production process.”
Danny went on to state: “Our valued partnership with Xaar has uniquely expanded the capabilities of the M&R POLARIS S4 Industrial DTG Platform in a bold new way. With Xaar as our technology partner, we are excited to work together to develop the future of garment decoration for many years to come.”
Johns Mills, Chief Executive Officer of Xaar, added: “Xaar’s technology is driving transformation across numerous industries, and we are delighted that our innovative technology and long-standing expertise enabled us to complete this project with M&R in record time. The POLARIS S4 exemplifies the power of collaboration across the industry and the major progress it can achieve.”
For more information about M&R Printing Equipment and its collaboration with Xaar on the POLARIS S4 Industrial DTG Platform, contact Shaun Marrison, Vice President of Marketing & International Sales.
About Xaar
Xaar is an inkjet innovator, providing printheads and technologies for OEM and UDI customers worldwide.
By helping customers lay down precise volumes of inks and fluids with absolute pin-point accuracy, time after time, Xaar’s inkjet printheads and technologies meet the needs of numerous markets. Covering graphics, labelling, direct-to-shape, packaging, textiles, coatings, product decoration, ceramic tile and glass decoration, décor, and outer case coding applications – as well as printing with specialist functional fluids for 3D and advanced manufacturing techniques.
Collaboration is at the very core of its business. Xaar works as a trusted partner from sites in Europe and China, providing expert insights and technical support every step of the way.
With over 30 years’ experience, around 200 patents registered or pending, and major ongoing R&D investment, Xaar’s digital printhead and precision jetting technologies create infinite opportunities for today’s sustainable manufacturing innovation.
About M&R Printing Equipment, Inc.
For 40 years, M&R has helped countless screen printers realize their dreams by supplying them with innovative screen and digital printing products that stand the test of time. We have the right solutions, from pre-press to product finishing, for shops of all sizes. M&R equipment is designed and built with a commitment to quality, durability, and innovation, and is backed by unrivaled 24-hour service and support. With efficient systems integration from start to finish, it’s no surprise that year after year, print after print, M&R’s hard-working equipment is the choice of professional printers in 160 countries around the world.
M&R Media Contact:
Shaun Marrison
Vice President of Marketing & International Sales
M&R Printing Equipment, Inc.
+1-847-471-0765
Xaar Media Contact
Charlotte Baile
Head of Marketing
charlotte.baile@xaar.com