Fujifilm’s AQUAFUZE Technology Wins RadTech Europe Innovation Award 2025

Fujifilm has been awarded a RadTech Europe Innovation Award 2025 for its AQUAFUZE technology. The award was presented during the RadTech Europe Conference & Exhibition 2025 in Warsaw, during the RTE Conference plenary session, which brought together the entire value chain of UV/EB energy-curing technologies, from raw material suppliers to brand owners.

AQUAFUZE was recognised for its innovative chemistry and its ability to merge the strengths of water-based and UV-curable inkjet systems. The technology introduces a unique UV-curable emulsion that achieves high image quality, strong adhesion, reliable performance and enhanced sustainability, all while curing at low temperatures with LED UV lamps. Following a decade of R&D, AQUAFUZE allows ink to adhere effectively without primers, maintaining stability over extended periods while producing low-odour, non-hazardous prints.

 “AQUAFUZE represents a new category of wide-format inkjet technology. By rethinking ink formulation from the ground up, we’ve created a product that responds directly to what print service providers have been asking for. It offers durability, flexibility, sustainability and safety without compromise,” says Shota Suzuki, lead developer of AQUAFUZE.
“Winning the RadTech Europe Innovation Award is a significant recognition for our team and a strong validation of the work we have done to push the boundaries of inkjet chemistry. It demonstrates that AQUAFUZE is not only a technical breakthrough, but a meaningful step forward for the future of sustainable, high-performance print.”

The RadTech Europe Innovation Award highlights companies that are redefining what is possible with energy-curing technologies. Fujifilm says the achievement reinforces its dedication to advancing sustainable inkjet solutions and addressing the evolving requirements of the print industry.