Infinity Sky: the strategic evolution of digital printing

Following its debut as a concept at Tecna 2024, Infinity Sky by System Ceramics is now being presented as a mature product with a refreshed design, upgraded electronics and a new printhead self-cleaning system.

In the highly dynamic landscape of the ceramic tile industry, factors such as customisation, functionality and aesthetics are key competitive levers. Manufacturers require technologies that guarantee flexible configurations for different designs, minimal downtime, consistently high quality and the ability to meet the now essential criteria of sustainability. To respond to these needs in terms of performance, flexibility and exclusivity, System Ceramics, part of the Coesia Group, has redefined the standards of digital decoration with the launch of Infinity Sky. Following its debut as a concept at Tecna 2024, this technological platform is now being presented as a mature product with a refreshed design, upgraded electronics and above all a new printhead self-cleaning system.

The evolution from the 2024 prototype to the finished version of Infinity Sky represents not just a technological upgrade but a genuine revolution in digital ceramic decoration. The system brings together all the functions required by the market into a single solution capable of adapting to any production scenario without compromising on quality or efficiency, and offering what System Ceramics calls “the best tailored solution”.

Uncompromising configurability: up to 16 bars on a single machine

The technological core of Infinity Sky lies in its architecture, now available in four models with 4, 8, 12 or 16 independent bars. This means that up to 16 bars can be operated simultaneously on the same machine, opening up previously unimaginable creative possibilities.

The most distinctive characteristic is the fact that each bar can be configured independently and equipped with different types of printhead. This approach allows for the creation of complex graphic effects, sophisticated layering, subtle shading and precise textures without altering the machine’s structure.

The result is an outstanding level of production versatility that turns every job into an opportunity for aesthetic differentiation, delivering tangible benefits for manufacturers.

Exclusive technologies within the System Ceramics ecosystem

One of the most significant aspects of Infinity Sky is the fact that it integrates various proprietary technologies capable of working together to deliver superior long-term performance:

• Ink recirculation reversal system: designed to prevent sedimentation by maintaining constant circulation, even during long stoppages, ensuring uniform print quality over the system’s entire lifecycle.
• Ultrasound generation: by harnessing the properties of piezoelectric printheads, this system ensures long-lasting, stable print performance, extending printhead life and significantly reducing replacement frequency.

These two systems work in synergy to give Infinity Sky its main competitive advantage: long-term reliability and consistent quality.

Intelligent self-maintenance of printheads: a step change

The real innovation of Infinity Sky lies in its intelligent printhead self-maintenance system. Each bar is equipped with a pneumatic lifting mechanism that automatically activates during pauses, moving the bar away from the substrate to prevent ink sedimentation on idle units while the others continue to operate.

Further features include:

• Automatic mixing system: keeps ink in the tanks uniform and usable, even after long periods of inactivity.
• Active protection system: minimises wear through automated protocols that maintain optimal performance.
• Intelligent management logic: keeps even temporarily unused heads operational, maintaining ink circulation and component integrity.

Sustainability: System Ceramics’ integrated approach

Today, sustainability means much more than compliance with environmental regulations. It is a strategic imperative that shapes an overall business vision, incorporating circular economy principles to achieve ever more efficient production. In the ceramics sector, true sustainability goes beyond emissions and direct environmental impact, focusing on machine efficiency, waste minimisation and resource optimisation over the entire operating lifecycle.

Infinity Sky fully embraces this broader concept of sustainability with clear and concrete priorities:

• Operational durability: self-maintenance functions significantly extend printhead lifetime, drastically reducing the need for frequent component replacements and increasing the longevity of systems.
• Optimised ink management: integrated advanced controls reduce material waste and ensure consistent print quality.
• Reduction in waste: the system’s precision and operational stability minimise defective output, lowering overall environmental impact.
• Support for water-based inks: a key factor in reducing VOC emissions and complying with modern environmental requirements, positioning Infinity Sky firmly within System Ceramics’ wider technology ecosystem.

Infinity Sky: a strategic new element in the System Ceramics ecosystem

Infinity Sky is not an isolated development but part of System Ceramics’ broader technological vision. Launched alongside Infinity Dry at the 2025 open house IN-TOUCH, it highlights the company’s strategic focus on decoration as a critical stage in defining product aesthetics and competitive differentiation.

Together, the wet and dry digital solutions provide a comprehensive approach to ceramic surface treatment, where adaptability and precision form the cornerstones of a future-focused portfolio.

Digital ceramic decoration: looking ahead

As digital technology increasingly blurs the distinction between different products, the experience and know-how of a leading company like System Ceramics can make all the difference. Infinity Sky demonstrates how a deep understanding of market dynamics can translate into technological developments that meet manufacturers’ real operational needs.

This machine is more than a technological upgrade: it demonstrates that innovation comes from listening to the market and transforming customer needs into advanced solutions. With Infinity Sky, System Ceramics further consolidates its role as a strategic partner for all manufacturers who are investing in reliable, scalable and future-ready solutions.

The introduction of this technology marks the beginning of a new era in digital ceramic decoration, where creativity, efficiency and sustainability are no longer competing goals but complementary elements of a shared vision for the future of the ceramic industry.