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Introducing FUJIFILM Dimatix STARFIRE PhaseMaster printhead. September 23, 2026 FUJIFILM Dimatix, Inc. today announced the latest addition to its STARFIRE printhead family: the STARFIRE PhaseMaster hot-melt inkjet printhead (hereafter "PhaseMaster"). Engineered for demanding high-speed scanning and single-pass industrial systems, the PhaseMaster can operate with or without ink recirculation and can be integrated into high-performance printing platforms. Its combination of jetting performance, productivity, and durability makes it well suited for complex industrial and graphic arts applications. This printhead is targeted at established industry segments, including marking and coding, packaging, and screen printing, as well as growing industrial segments, including additive manufacturing and printed electronics for etch-masking applications such as photovoltaic cells. "We are excited to bring the PhaseMaster product to market at this important time," said Shane O'Neill, Director of Business Development at FUJIFILM Dimatix, Inc. "PhaseMaster reflects our commitment to delivering robust, cost-effective solutions that provide reliable performance in demanding industrial print environments. Building on more than 20 years of proven success with the Galaxy HotMelt printhead and leveraging the well-established reputation of the STARFIRE platform for durability and serviceability, we have combined the strengths of both technologies to create a unique solution for jetting phase-change solid inks at high -resolution with outstanding reliability and consistency. As the newest addition to the STARFIRE product family, PhaseMaster is engineered to deliver high performance, productivity, and long-term value across a wide range of current and emerging applications."

Yashica's digital Y16 is a perfect recreation of a camera you've never heard of. Inspired by the 1959 film model with the same name, the slim compact uses a xenon strobe and will be available in seven colors inspired by the original. There's certainly been no shortage of compact, vintage-inspired digital cameras lately, and Brokenmount may soon have yet another option courtesy of Yashica. The company recently announced the development of the Y16, a compact digital camera inspired by the 1959 film camera of the same name. While full details haven't been released, the camera will feature a 12MP sensor and be able to record photos and videos, as Digital Camera Watch reports. It will offer an optical viewfinder and a small display for reviewing images. Unlike the LED lamps found on many novelty-style digital cameras, the Y16 uses a xenon flash tube, a true photographic strobe that produces a short, brighter burst of light, potentially giving it better low-light reach and more ability to freeze motion. The flash will offer three brightness levels. The digital Y16 camera looks remarkably similar to the 1959 version, with its slim rectangular shape and large, knurled black control dial on top. Even the seven different color options of the upcoming Y16 look similar to the film version. The original was a 16mm film camera that used 10x14mm negatives and featured a fixed-focus Yashinon 25mm lens. There's no word yet on what focal length the digital model will use. Of course, like other historic camera brand names in use today, the Yashica name on this camera is not entirely straightforward. Despite the familiar name, the Y16 does not represent a revival of the original Japanese Yashica camera maker. Kyocera, which acquired Yashica in the 1980s, ended production of Yashica- and Contax-branded cameras in the early 2000s. The Yashica trademark was later acquired from Kyocera and is now operated through a Hong Kong-based brand and distribution structure, which markets a range of retro-inspired digital cameras and accessories under the name. The company has not disclosed who designed or manufactures the new Y16. The announcement follows two similar cameras in just the past few weeks. Fujifilm announced the Pal 2, a palm-sized rectangular camera, on September 15, followed by the Camp Snap 110D, a screen-free option inspired by 110 film cameras popular in the 1970s. Pre-orders for the Yashica Y16 will reportedly begin in October, with orders scheduled to ship in November. About the Author: Abby Ferguson holds an MFA in photography and blends a fine-art background with extensive editorial and commercial experience. She built and led an in-house imaging program for a large vacation rental company and has served as an associate editor at Popular Photography. She also teaches at a local community college and serves on its Photographic Technology Program Advisory Board, sharing her knowledge and enthusiasm for the medium. Want to stay up to date on the latest product news and releases? Add DPReview as a preferred source to ensure its independent journalism makes it to the top of your Google search results. Author: Abby Ferguson This article comes from DP Review and can be read on the original site.

FUJIFILM Business Innovation Singapore Pte Ltd wins two honours at the ESGBusiness Awards 2026. The company has established a product take-back programme that enables reuse, refurbishing, remanufacturing and material recycling. FUJIFILM Business Innovation Singapore Pte Ltd has been recognised with the Waste Management Award - Singapore and the Circular Economy Award - Singapore at the ESGBusiness Awards 2026 for its effort in managing its product end-of-life. The initiative applies circular economy principles across the product lifecycle, from design and manufacturing to collection, recycling, and remanufacturing of selected products in Japan. Giving devices and materials a second life Join ESGBusiness community Circularity begins at the design stage. Fujifilm's multifunctional devices are designed with resource efficiency in mind, including compact and lightweight designs that help reduce material usage and transportation requirements across the value chain. Products are also designed for disassembly to improve repairability and recyclability. Post-commercial products are assessed for potential reuse before moving into the recycling process. Devices that are not suitable for refurbishing are disassembled, allowing components that remain fit for use to be recovered and reused through repair and refurbishment, rather than immediately sent for material recycling. This reduces reliance on virgin materials whilst extending the life of valuable components. Those that are no longer suitable for reuse are processed through licensed local e-waste recyclers, enabling the recovery of recyclable materials from equipment and toner cartridges. The company's take-back programme in Singapore predates the introduction of extended producer responsibility for electronic waste under the Resource Sustainability Act, reflecting its long-standing commitment to responsible resource management. Advancing circularity through remanufacturing A key pillar of the initiative is remanufacturing, where products built using recovered components undergo the inspection and quality assurance processes equivalent to those applied to newly manufactured products. These devices are required to meet the company's quality and reliability standards before being returned to the market. A substantial share of the component weight of a remanufactured product can come from reused parts, resulting in lifecycle CO2 emissions that are lower than newly manufactured devices. The Singapore Environment Council has also certified the remanufactured products through the Singapore Green Labelling Scheme. Supporting our customers' environmental commitments The company's circular approach extends beyond product recovery into customer workplaces through its Managed Print Services offering. By providing organisations with visibility into print usage across multiple locations, the service helps customers better manage printing activity and related resource consumption. These efforts are supported by a certified environmental management system and complemented by external recognition, including a Certificate of Environmental Commitment from the Singapore Environment Council. The ESGBusiness Awards celebrates companies that are leading the way in building a sustainable future. The awards programme honours businesses that demonstrate outstanding commitment to and achievement in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices. The ESGBusiness Awards is presented by ESGBusiness. To view the full list of winners, click here. If you want to join the 2027 awards programme and be acclaimed for your company's outstanding commitment and achievement in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices, please contact Jan Yante at +65 3158 1386 or [email protected].