Company FAQs

The "MEM" in Memjet refers to "MEMS" or Micro-ElectroMechanical Systems; the technology of the very small, with metrics ranging in size from a micrometer (a millionth of a meter) to a millimeter (a thousandth of a meter).  The Memjet printheads are fabricated using MEMS processes; modified semiconductor fabrication processes that enable the creation of the silicon structures, nozzles and drop-ejection systems that are the basis of the Memjet technology.  

For decades the printing and imaging industry has provided customers with inkjet and laser printing solutions. Finally, the next generation of printing technology has arrived - Memjet.  

No.  Neither our OEM brand business partners nor any existing printer brands have any financial interest in Memjet Photo Retail or our technology development partner, Silverbrook Research, Ltd, Pty.  This allows Memjet Photo Retail to operate independently and fairly across our range of incumbent and non-incumbent brand partners.

Silverbrook Research is a private, independent research and development company based near Sydney, Australia. Silverbrook Research is the developer of the Memjet technology components.  Memjet Photo Retail is a separate, private, independent business responsible for the commercialization of the technology for the photo retail markets. Commercialization includes the development of OEM brand relationships, market strategy, business models, component pricing, OEM brand technical and business support, supply chain and operations related to the Memjet Photo Retail business opportunities.  Memjet Photo Retail works with Silverbrook Research to specify and prioritize technology requirements to satisfy the needs of home and office customers. 

Kia Silverbrook is the co-founder and CEO of Silverbrook Research, the developer of the Memjet technology.  Kia is a scientist and prolific inventor, holding more than 2,400 U.S. patents.  Kia's background in digital imaging dates back to 1973.

There are currently four Memjet companies - Memjet Home and Office, Memjet Labels, Memjet Photo Retail and Memjet Wide Format.  Separate companies enable each company to focus on the unique technology applications, customer needs and business requirements associated with each market space.  While much of the core technology components are leveraged, business models and partnerships differ.  Ink formulations and properties may vary and printhead configurations, controller chip software and host software are optimized to better meet customers' needs in each of these important markets.