Amica Systems Europe

What Amica Systems Europe does

Amica Systems Europe B.V., incorporated in the Netherlands and headquartered in Almere, is a private developer and manufacturer of industrial inkjet solutions that has been operating under predecessor entities since 1988. The company designs and builds single-pass inkjet printing systems, UV-LED curing modules, and color RIP/managing software, and delivers these as custom made modular kits to OEMs and System Integrators across the mailing, packaging & coding, digital label press, and specialty/security printing segments. Its products rely on print heads from Kyocera (KJ4), Konica Minolta (KM 512/1024), and Ricoh, integrated with Phoseon UV-LED curing, and span Morpho-series VDP engines, Gemini and LPS digital label presses, the Scorpio 6C modular full-color system, and the ColorPRINT and NuviPRINT RIP software families.

The company operates a multi-continent footprint centered on a 9,000m2 (96,875 sq ft) manufacturing workshop and 3,000m2 (32,290 sq ft) of laboratory space in Beijing's Zhongguancun Science Park, a Taipei factory established in 2017, a UK office established in Leicester in 2021, and its Almere European HQ. Amica develops 100% of its intellectual property in-house with no subcontractors — spanning printer control software, firmware, piezo inkjet print head driver controller boards, mechanical design, and color management software — supported by 300+ engineers, support, and technical staff. Core technology includes single-pass inkjet arrays, UV-LED curing integration, CMYK modular add-on kits that retrofit into existing presses, and PostScript/PDF RIPs co-tuned to OEM press configurations.

Commercially, Amica operates an OEM-embedded go-to-market supplemented by direct sales-led B2B outreach and industry trade-show visibility (Label Expo). It monetizes through one-time hardware sales (industrial inkjet printers, printing sub-systems, and modules including wide-format graphics printers, flat-bed UV inkjet printers, and single-pass inkjet head array digital presses), one-time software licenses (ColorPRINT/NuviPRINT RIP and color management software), and professional services for customization and OEM integration. Pricing is quote-based with no public disclosure, no end-customer logos are published, and the company is privately held with no disclosed ownership or funding structure. Marketing relies on LinkedIn and YouTube channels, email newsletters, and event participation rather than inbound self-serve motion.

Name

Amica Systems Europe

Legal name

Amica Systems Europe B.V.

Website

https://amicasystems.eu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Amica Systems Europe B.V. is a Netherlands-headquartered private manufacturer of industrial inkjet printing systems, UV-LED curing modules, and color RIP software, delivering custom modular solutions to OEMs and System Integrators across mailing, packaging, coding, label press, and security printing applications worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Almere

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Industrial Inkjet Hardware Systems: Manufacture and sale of industrial inkjet printers, printing systems, and printing sub-systems and modules including wide-format graphics printers, flat-bed UV inkjet printers, single-pass inkjet head array digital presses
2. RIP and Application Software: Color PostScript RIP software, printing application software, variable data software, WFP signage design and print software, Postscript RIP and color management software
3. Customization and Integration Services: Customizing inkjet solutions for emerging markets, integration services for OEM customers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Amica Systems Europe designs, manufactures, and supplies industrial inkjet printing engines, modular print subsystems, UV LED curing solutions, and proprietary RIP software for OEMs and system integrators. Its offering includes single-pass print bars, modular CMYK inkjet kits, and integration services that enable equipment manufacturers to build digital label presses, packaging printers, and variable-data printing systems. The company holds 100% in-house intellectual property and partners with Kyocera, Konica Minolta, Ricoh, and Phoseon to deliver end-to-end print engine solutions.

Product overview

Amica Systems Europe is a developer and manufacturer of industrial inkjet solutions offering modular systems for OEMs and System Integrators. The portfolio includes four product lines: Mailing & Printing (Morpho 648, Morpho 540XZ, Venus), Packaging & Coding (Morpho 540XZ High Speed UV, Gemini 330), Digital Label Presses (Gemini 330, LPS330, NuviPRINT RIP), and Modular Full Color Digital Solutions (Scorpio 6C Series, Morpho C216/C324/C432). Core products are powered by Kyocera KJ4, Konica Minolta KM 512/1024, and Ricoh print heads. The company also provides ColorPRINT RIP software, scanning systems for testing, and custom inkjet solutions for emerging markets.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Industrial Inkjet Print Engines (single-pass print bars)

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• KyoceracoreTechnology or IntegrationKyocera is a leading developer with global operations delivering diverse products including advanced materials, components, and devices. Amica is a premier system solution provider for Kyocera print heads. Amica's single-pass inkjet printing systems for variable data printing (VDP), Morpho II & Morpho Color, are equipped with high-performance Kyocera KJ4 print heads.
• Konica MinoltacoreTechnology or IntegrationKonica Minolta IJ Technologies, Inc. was established on January 4, 2005, providing customers with a wide range of inkjet related solutions by supplying state-of-the art print heads, printer systems, inks and various services. Amica's industrial inkjet printing solutions support KM 512 and KM 1024 print heads.
• RicohcoreTechnology or IntegrationAs a leading developer and integrator of industrial inkjet solutions, Amica has established close partner relationships with different inkjet technology developers, experts, and manufacturers including Ricoh for print head technology.
• PhoseoncoreTechnology or IntegrationPhoseon Technology is the world leader in clean energy UV LED curing solutions for industrial applications. Phoseon's products enable faster, cleaner, and more efficient industrial processes for UV curing of photopolymers in adhesives, inks, and coatings. Founded in 2002, Phoseon is US-based with worldwide sales and support headquartered in Hillsboro, Oregon.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Domino Printing Sciences: Domino manufactures industrial coding, marking, and digital printing equipment for packaging and product identification. Directly comparable to Amica's packaging & coding product line using inkjet for variable data printing, with similar industrial OEM and end-user customers in packaging and labeling.
• Xaar: Xaar develops piezoelectric inkjet print heads and OEM printing systems for industrial applications including labels, packaging, ceramics, and coding/marking. Comparable to Amica through shared piezoelectric print head architecture, OEM-focused go-to-market, and overlap in coding/marking and label press solutions.
• Durst Group: Durst is a leading manufacturer of industrial digital inkjet printing systems for labels, packaging, ceramics, and textiles. It is highly comparable to Amica given its OEM/integrator model, focus on single-pass and UV-LED inkjet, and similar target verticals including label and packaging presses.

Broad incumbents

• HP (Industrial Printing): HP's Industrial Print division produces high-volume digital presses for labels, packaging, and commercial print. Comparable through shared target verticals (labels, packaging), single-pass inkjet architecture, and OEM/channel distribution, though HP operates at vastly larger scale.
• Videojet Technologies: Videojet is a major global manufacturer of industrial coding, marking, and inkjet printing systems. Overlaps with Amica's coding/marking and packaging vertical as a broader incumbent with deeper commercial reach, though it competes less in OEM-embedded label press and single-pass solutions.
• Canon Production Printing: Canon Production Printing offers industrial digital presses for commercial print, packaging, and labels. Comparable to Amica in the digital production press category, particularly through UV-LED inkjet label press offerings, though Canon is a much larger diversified incumbent.
• Agfa-Gevaert: Agfa develops inkjet inks, printers, and prepress/workflow software for industrial printing and signage. Comparable to Amica in industrial inkjet applications and digital print workflow software (RIP/color management), though Agfa operates at broader scale across imaging and healthcare.
• Konica Minolta (Industrial Print): Konica Minolta IJ Technologies develops industrial inkjet print heads (KM 512, KM 1024) used by OEMs including Amica. As both a supplier and competitor in industrial inkjet systems, Konica Minolta is comparable through its component and integrated system offerings for label, packaging, and commercial print.
• Fujifilm (Industrial Inkjet): Fujifilm provides industrial inkjet print heads, inks, and integrated printing systems targeting packaging, textiles, and commercial print. Comparable as a broader incumbent offering inkjet components and systems that overlap with Amica's modular single-pass and UV-LED solutions, especially through Samba and Dimatix print heads.
• Epson (Industrial/Label): Epson manufactures industrial label printers (ColorWorks series) and inkjet print heads used in OEM printing systems. Comparable to Amica's digital label press and OEM inkjet module offerings, especially for short-run industrial color label production.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCCK3lUBUnUp7arao6U0PRlQ
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/amica-systems-europe-b.v.

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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