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Known for technical expertise and innovation, Meteor is trusted by printhead manufacturers and print system builders alike.

A solid track record and first-class pedigree

Industrial Inkjet Expertise and Innovation

Meteor is the world’s leading independent supplier of industrial inkjet electronics, software, tools and services. Known for technical expertise and innovation, Meteor is trusted by printhead manufacturers and print system builders alike. Over decades, the company has gained a deep understanding of the fundamental science and engineering that underpins digital printing. Combining this expertise with market insight, Meteor offers products that are robust, cost-effective and future-proof.

Meteor is committed to operating in a sustainable manner and is at the forefront of advancing the implementation of inkjet technology into print and production industries worldwide, replacing less sustainable methods and enabling shorter production runs with zero overproduction. In 2026, the company was proud to be honoured with a King’s Award for Enterprise for Sustainable Development – the UK’s most prestigious business award. This is the second time Meteor has been honoured with this accolade, having received a Queen’s Award for Enterprise in 2019 for its outstanding achievements in international trade.

With headquarters in Cambridge, UK, one of the largest industrial inkjet clusters in the world, as well as sales & support facilities in China, the United States, Japan and Korea, the company is well-placed to serve its global customer base.

Meteor is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hybrid Software Group (Euronext: HYSG).

 

Timeline

2026

Meteor launches its Nozzle Health Technology. Meteor is proud to have been honoured with a King’s Award for Enterprise for Sustainable Development.

2025

Drive electronics for Quantica printheads are developed. Meteor commemorates 20 years in inkjet printhead drive electronics.

2023

Meteor granted a patent for “Methods and Systems for Shell Formation in 3D Printing”.

2022

Drive electronics for Xerox printheads are developed. Meteor granted a patent for “Inkjet Nozzle Status Detection”. Meteor embraces India with a new Sales Associate.

2021

To accommodate a growing workforce and to support research, manufacturing, quality and customer support requirements, Meteor nearly doubles the size of its headquarters.

2020

Drive electronics for Epson printheads are developed and delivered.

2019

In recognition of export excellence, Meteor wins the coveted Queen’s Award for Enterprise. Meteor solidifies its presence in Korea by authorising a distribution partner.

2018

Meteor headquarters relocates to expanded office space and purpose-built labs at Harston Mill, Cambridge. The company launches a line of DropWatchers.

2016

Fuelling significant growth, the company is acquired by Hybrid Software Helix (formerly Global Graphics Software) and renamed Meteor Inkjet Ltd. Drive electronics for Konica Minolta printheads are developed and delivered. Sales and support presence is established in the USA.

2015

After demonstrable commercial success, TTP Meteor Ltd is registered as wholly-owned subsidiary of TTP Group PLC. Meteor makes its first sale in Japan.

2014

In a strategically significant expansion of its software offering, Meteor develops its first Digital Front End.

2013

Meteor works with its first ceramic tile customer, a significant milestone which eventually results in Meteor becoming the world’s largest independent supplier of electronics for ceramic tile printers. Ethernet-based print controllers are introduced.

2012

Meteor establishes its presence in China. Drive electronics for Ricoh printheads are developed and delivered.

2011

Drive electronics for Seiko Instruments printheads are developed and delivered.

2009

Further expanding its portfolio by partnering with RISO (previously Toshiba TEC) and Kyocera, Meteor offers the widest range of industrial printhead driver solutions in the world.

2008

Meteor acquires its first customers in Taiwan and Japan. Hymmen, Europe’s leading supplier of machines for decorative laminates, becomes a Meteor customer.

2007

Drive electronics for ‘Spectra’ (now FUJIFILM Dimatix) printheads are developed and delivered.

2006

Project “Meteor” is officially established by The Technology Partnership. Drive electronics for Xaar ‘Leopard’ printheads are developed. Meteor signs its first customer: Jetrion.

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Meteor is a proud member of the following trade organisations: Cambridge Network, ESMA, Picon, the Dyndrite Developer Council and the Digital Prepress Alliance.