Formulation Design Criteria for Complex Droplet Fluidics – Impact of Polymer Chemistry
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About Canon Production Printing:
Canon Production Printing is a global leader in developing and manufacturing high-tech printing products and workflow software for the commercial printing market. A part of Canon, a worldwide provider of imaging technologies and services, Canon Production Printing operates across three continents with approximately 3300 employees (as of the end of 2022). Its global headquarters are located in Venlo, Netherlands. Further information is available at cpp.canon.
Job Description: Formulation Design Criteria for Complex Droplet Fluidics – Impact of Polymer Chemistry
This is a challenging internship/graduation assignment at the intersection of applied physics and polymer chemistry focusing on improving the understanding of steady ink droplet formation in inkjet printing. The successful candidate will investigate the influence of polymer chemistry and size parameters on the formation of unstable droplets within the inkjet process.
Key Responsibilities:
• Through experimentation and analysis, identify optimal polymer characteristics that lead to desirable printing outcomes.
• Investigate the complexities of inks with multiple interacting components and their impact on droplet stability in drop-on-demand inkjet printing.
• Develop a systematic approach to understanding ink instability by adding components one by one to a pure liquid “ink,” observing the onset of instability, and analyzing the underlying causes.
• Develop strategies to mitigate and control instability based on a mechanistic understanding of physico-chemico-hydrodynamical interactions.
• Present experimental results and findings to stakeholders, guiding the development of a relationship between stable drop-on-demand inkjet printing and ink formulation.
• Collaborate effectively with various researchers within Canon Production Printing.
Required Skills and Experience:
• Currently pursuing a WO degree in Chemical Technology or Applied Physics.
• Strong understanding of fluid dynamics, rheology, and/or polymer material sciences.
• Experience with or strong interest in developing expertise in: rheology, spectroscopic techniques, basic Python programming, polymer physics and chemistry, and data analysis.
• Availability for at least 5 months, working on-site for at least 4 days per week.
Compensation and Benefits:
• €500,- per month internship/graduation compensation.
• Travel cost compensation (if not holding an ‘OV-weekcard’).
• Skilled coaching and mentorship.
• Networking opportunities with professionals from various disciplines.
• A collaborative and innovative work environment that empowers employees to take ownership of their work.
