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Use Cases

Based on real-world deployments across two product lines and over a dozen industries, this solution fully showcases task definitions, operational constraints, system configurations, and key advantages. Each case includes an English reference and downloadable original materials.

DOD 2.0 Large Character

On-demand inkjet large-format marking for high-difficulty applications, including PE film, steel pipes, and vehicle coatings.

Stone pallet PE shrink wrap CE standard marking
Building Stone

Stone pallet PE shrink wrap CE standard marking

Print multi-line CE standard characters directly on shrink-wrapped stone pallets with character heights of 80-100mm, replacing label application.

System Configuration:REA JET DOD 2.0

Task Definition

  • Print markings on shrink-wrapped stone packaging per CE standards
  • Print directly on PE film surface without an intermediate carrier
  • Alphanumeric multi-line content
  • Character Height: 2 lines × 80-100mm
  • Line speed: < 10 m/min

Special operating conditions

  • Plug-and-play with existing 2/16 systems (via text selection box)
  • Switch print text via digital input signal
  • High dust concentration on-site, with significant temperature variations by season.

REA JET Solutions

  • System: REA JET DOD 2.0
  • 1 × DOD 2.0 Controller
  • 2 × 32 Nozzle Control Unit
  • 2 × SK 32/130 print head
  • 1 × Software Customization: Implement Text Selection Box Feature
Ink / Media:TKF-SW 086

Solution Advantages

  • Significantly reduces labeling costs compared to using tags.
  • Printed content complies with CE marking requirements.
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Steel Pipe Production Data Coding
Steel Metal

Steel Pipe Production Data Marking

The downstream cutting machine applies API logos, specifications, and Data Matrix codes to steel pipes. White pigment ink maintains high contrast on wet, oily surfaces.

System Configuration:REA JET DOD 2.0

Task Definition

  • Mark steel pipes downstream of the cutting machine.
  • Print production data: API logo, company logo, pipe dimensions, diameter, Data Matrix code, etc.
  • Maximum print height: 60mm
  • Reserve Data Matrix printing capability for future traceability requirements.

Special operating conditions

  • Print content is sent from the customer system via Ethernet.
  • Some inks must withstand UV protective coatings under certain operating conditions.
  • Signs must withstand outdoor weather conditions such as sun exposure and rain.

REA JET Solutions

  • System: REA JET DOD 2.0
  • Print Head: SKP 32/130 and SKP 32/180
  • Ink Supply System: TV-PP 4.5L AFS High-Capacity Ink Feed
  • Data Interface: Receives print data via the REA JET TITAN platform
Ink / Media:TPKD-WS 010 (White Pigment Type)

Solution Advantages

  • Stable print quality with consistent high-contrast output over time
  • Excellent ink adhesion on wet and oily surfaces
  • High-capacity ink supply system supports uninterrupted operation
  • Standardized interface for seamless integration with customer production management systems
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3D Component Graphics Printing for Automotive Body
Automotive Manufacturing

3D Component Graphics Printing for Automotive Body

Non-contact printing of fingerprints and other graphic elements on 3D automotive body parts, replacing film application. No overspray; no masking required for components.

System Configuration:REA JET DOD 2.0 (Retrofit Nozzle Assembly)

Task Definition

  • Print graphic elements on 3D part surfaces
  • Replace film lamination processes (such as fingerprint patterns) with direct non-contact inkjet printing.
  • No overspray during printing; components require no masking.

Special operating conditions

  • Painted body parts must meet extremely high aesthetic quality standards.
  • Keep graphic edges sharp and clear.
  • For high-viscosity media, the print head must apply an even coating at a constant pressure of up to 1.5 bar.
  • Individual nozzle control for precise paint application.

REA JET Solutions

  • System: REA JET DOD 2.0
  • Modify RPS DOD 32 nozzle SKP 130µm
  • Special Piping and Coating Treatments
  • Flow-optimized ink chamber design
  • Paint to be provided by customer (thixotropic paint, liquefies under mechanical impact)
Ink / Media:Customer-specified thixotropic coating

Solution Advantages

  • Robust and reliable system, customizable to meet specific customer process requirements.
  • Handles multiple fluid media with broad process compatibility.
  • Achieve high-quality printing on smooth surfaces with consistent coating output
  • REA JET TITAN's parameterized platform makes it easy for operators to get started.
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TIJ2.5 High Resolution

REA JET HR Series: Maintenance-free, high-resolution printing for cartons, labels, nonwoven fabrics, wood, and metal surfaces.

Batch code label on secondary packaging film for cosmetic paper boxesDaily chemical packaging

Batch code label on secondary packaging film for cosmetic paper boxes

Print batch codes and dates of approximately 5mm on both coated and uncoated cardstock to replace the high-maintenance CIJ printer on 8 feeders.

System Configuration:REA JET HR Single Head

Unique promo code printing and camera verification for fast-food boxesFood Packaging

Unique promo code printing and camera verification for fast-food boxes

145-200 m/min high-speed printing of 9-digit food-grade promo codes with integrated camera verification per box to ensure each code is printed only once.

System Configuration:REA JET HR pro 4K

4-meter-wide nonwoven cleaning cloth, four-head parallel markingNon-woven daily chemical products

4-meter-wide nonwoven cleaning cloth, four-head parallel marking

4 printheads print water-resistant text and logos in parallel at 600 dpi, replacing high-maintenance stamp rollers without production downtime.

System Configuration:REA JET HR (4 Print Head)

High-speed inkjet printing of 20-digit promo codes on wet glue beer bottle labelsBeverage Label

High-speed inkjet printing of promotional codes on wet-glue beer bottle labels: 20 digits

8 HR Pro 2K units driving 16 print heads at 150 m/min, 23 prints per second. Database-driven with duplicate check.

System Configuration:8× REA JET HR pro 2K (with 16 print head)

Bulk mail: 650 variable data ID per minutePostal Logistics

Variable data identifiers for bulk mail: 650 per minute

2 printheads with linear motion for per-letter switching of variable data and ad dot matrices; 4GB storage supports massive assets.

System Configuration:REA JET HR (2 Print Head + Linear Motion Unit)

Double-line inkjet printing of the planed glued laminated timber KVH certification markWoodworking

KVH certification mark double-line inkjet printing on planed glued laminated timber

Prints 12mm dual-line authentication info on highly absorbent wood surfaces at high speeds of 90 m/min, with stable operation in dusty environments.

System Configuration:REA JET HR 2-SK

Pre-weathered zinc plate: Blue label from bottom to topMetal Building Materials

Pre-weathered zinc plate, blue label from bottom to top

2 printheads with linear motion unit, print 300 dpi blue markings from bottom to top; ink dries fast in 2 seconds.

System Configuration:REA JET HR (2 Print Head)

70°C Warm Sound-Absorbing Panel Online Instant LabelBuilding materials and panels

70°C Warm Sound-Absorbing Panel Live Label

2 HR systems instantly print variable data on plate surfaces at approximately 70°C using fast-drying ink to prevent ghosting during stacking.

System Configuration:2× REA JET HR

Seven-line inkjet printing for cardboard food packaging regulatory dataFood Packaging

Seven-line inkjet printing for cardboard food packaging regulatory data

HR Pro 4K four-head printer, 60×130mm seven-row labels with two EAN 13 barcodes, replacing wax printers on 6 production lines.

System Configuration:REA JET HR pro 4K

Automated high-resolution egg carton labels: 28,000 per dayPoultry Egg Packaging

Automated high-resolution egg carton count: 28,000 per day

2 HR units with linear motion and dual-direction inkjet printing; static cardboard boxes receive intermittent expiration date and weight grade labels, replacing manual labor.

System Configuration:2× REA JET HR

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