Innovation Services | RPSA

RPSA’s Innovation Services are designed to collaborate with forward-thinkers like you - turning bold ideas into reality.
Ricoh has a proven track record of partnering with pioneers like you - to bring disruptive applications to market.
Our technology and support are delivering innovation in 3D printing, Biotechnology, Dental, Décor, Fashion, Textiles, Electronics, and beyond.

Assess the commercial and technical feasibility of your idea

Validate your concept with expert insights

Accelerate the productization of your idea

Offer consulting and integration services to develop a plan with you to productize your idea and bring it to market faster and more efficiently

Provide you access to the right ecosystem for the development of your idea

Working with RPSA you will have access to Ricoh’s technology and commercial capabilities

RPSA Innovation Ecosystem — This figure illustrates the innovation support ecosystem offered by Ricoh Printing Systems America (RPSA). It visualizes a progression from initial feasibility and application parameters through proof of concept, system development, optimization, and ultimately production scaling. Surrounding this innovation pathway are various industry collaborators, including ink companies, integrators, OEMs, financial institutions, and component providers—highlighting RPSA’s collaborative approach. The figure reinforces RPSA’s role in accelerating ideas and enabling innovation across multiple application domains, from fluid testing and waveform optimization to emerging markets such as 3D printing, digital embellishment, bio printing etc.

Component Providers

Controllers, Rip Software, DFE, Drying/Curing, Pretreatment, Color Management, etc.
Ink Companies

Specialty ink formulations, inks targeted for applications.
Integrators and Engineering Firms

System Integrators who specialize in bringing all these components together to create an inkjet solution.
OEMs

RPSA has a history of partnering directly with our OEM partners to consult and assist in research and development to bring their applications to market.
Financial Groups

Ricoh has access to financial groups that have flexible financing options to help you get the working capital for your project.