Hofmann, RitaRitaHofmannZapka, Werner2024-11-192024-11-192018978352733832010.1002/9783527687169.ch1https://arbor.bfh.ch/handle/arbor/39609This introduction presents an overview of key concepts discussed in the subsequent chapters of the book. The book lists the advantages as well as disadvantages of inkjet, which still need improvement. It provides all the advantageous features of inkjet to the reader and addresses solutions for the challenges exemplified by the listed “cons”. It is obvious that a close cooperation of technology experts throughout the field is paramount for the development and implementation of industrial inkjet applications in a fast and successful fashion. The book also discusses whether or not inkjet is the appropriate technology for specific applications and compares inkjet with competing analog technologies. It then presents an example of a successful introduction of inkjet technology into industry. The book further provides information regarding the comparison between inkjet and screen technology.enbook_section