Markets Served

Because QEA solutions are built on scientific knowledge and an understanding of the fundamentals, our instruments are the most efficient and reliable way to “turn adjectives into numbers,” eliminate guesswork, and get the data you need to make a difference. Our products quite simply are the competitive advantage of manufacturers, suppliers and end-users throughout the printing world. A breakdown by printing technology shows how extensive our reach is and who we serve.

Electrophotography

• Laser printer manufacturers
• Laser cartridge manufacturers and remanufacturers
• Cartridge component suppliers (OPCs, PCRs, mag rollers, development rollers, magnets, transfer belts)
• Toner and specialty chemical suppliers
• Testing laboratories

Inkjet Printing

1. Inkjet printer manufacturers
2. Inkjet print head manufacturers
3. Inkjet cartridge manufacturers and remanufacturers
4. Inkjet ink, pigment, dye, and chemical suppliers
5. Inkjet paper, film, and media suppliers

Thermal Printing

1. Thermal printer manufacturers
2. Dye sublimation (dye-sub) printer manufacturers
3. D2T2 printer manufacturers
4. Thermal ribbon manufacturers

Impact Printing

1. Dot matrix printer manufacturers
2. Dot matrix ribbon manufacturers

Flexography

1. Flexo plate and sleeve suppliers
2. Commercial printers
3. Packaging converters
4. Tag and label printers
5. Newsprint publishers
6. Prepress service providers
7. Trade shops
8. Repro shops

Security Printing
(Foil, Intaglio, Letterpress, Offset, OVI)

• High security printers
• Bank note print works
• Central banks
• Law enforcement agencies

Forensic Print Quality Analysis

1. Forensic research laboratories
2. Document examiners

Print Quality Benchmarking

Print quality analysis is vital to every printing technology. Our clients use QEA image analysis systems in a wide range of applications:

• Market surveys and competitive analysis
• Product benchmarking
• Technical support
• Production QC