Breakthrough Marking Technology Unveiled by Matthews Marking Systems

PITTSBURGH, Sept. 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Matthews International Corporation (NASDAQ GSM: MATW) (“Matthews” or the “Company”) announces today that its business, Matthews Marking Systems, is unveiling its proprietary Axian Inkjet (XIJ) printing technology, a breakthrough innovation redefining high-speed, high-resolution product marking for consumer-packaged goods (CPG) and fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) industries.

Introducing XIJ: The Next Generation of Inkjet Printing
Utilizing XIJ, the new MPERIA Axian XIJ AX1000 Series printer (scheduled to launch next week at the 2025 Pack Expo in Las Vegas) merges the best attributes of Continuous Inkjet (CIJ) and Thermal Inkjet (TIJ) into a single, high-performance platform. Developed by Matthews Marking Systems engineers, XIJ leverages proprietary micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS) technology to deliver a column of ink droplets simultaneously—unlike traditional CIJ systems that eject droplets sequentially. This enables crisp, consistent, high-resolution marks at unprecedented speeds.

Key Advantages of XIJ Technology:

• Simultaneously prints 2D codes and multi-line text without reducing line speed
• Lowered total cost of ownership (TCO) by eliminating make up fluids and reducing maintenance costs
• Full print resolution at faster speeds compared to CIJ
• User adjustable ink controls for clear, high-quality marks

XIJ vs. Traditional Inkjet:

Feature	Traditional Inkjet (CIJ/TIJ)	MEMS-Based (Axian XIJ)
Valve Control	Mechanical/Electromagnetic	Micro-valve MEMS
Resolution at 8mm Throw Distance	Up to 70 DPI	100 DPI
Maintenance	Complex, frequent	Simple, infrequent
Make Up Fluids	As needed	Not needed
Environmental Impact	Solvent fumes (CIJ only)	Closed system, eco-friendly
Speed & Flexibility	Limited for 2D codes (CIJ only)	Full speed, 2D/linear codes