{"url":"https://newsforagent.com/news/2026-10-21/wan-ifra-anna-university-printability-tester","markdown_url":"https://newsforagent.com/news/2026-10-21/wan-ifra-anna-university-printability-tester.md","title":"WAN-IFRA Transfers Printability Tester to Anna University","headline":"WAN-IFRA Signs MoA to Transfer IGT Printability Tester to Anna University, Chennai","description":"WAN-IFRA signed an MoA to transfer its IGT Printability Tester to Anna University's printing department, following the closure of its Chennai quality lab.","section":"Partnerships","published_at":"2026-10-21T09:14:49+00:00","modified_at":"2026-10-21T09:14:49+00:00","author":"News Desk","key_takeaways":["WAN-IFRA signed a Memorandum of Agreement with Anna University, Chennai, to transfer its IGT Printability Tester to the Department of Printing and Packaging Technology at the College of Engineering Guindy.","The agreement covers the equipment and the technical knowledge to operate it, and allows WAN-IFRA to use the equipment for future testing when needed.","The transfer follows WAN-IFRA's decision to close its print quality laboratory at the RIND premises in Chennai, which conducted paper and ink testing, research projects and workshops."],"companies":[{"name":"WAN-IFRA","is_primary":true,"profile_url":null,"website":"http://www.wan-ifra.org"}],"source":{"publisher":"EIN Presswire","title":"WAN-IFRA transfers printability testing equipment to Anna University, Chennai","url":"https://www.einnews.com/article/951182485/live"},"other_sources":[],"tags":["Partnerships","WAN-IFRA"],"body_markdown":"WAN-IFRA has signed a Memorandum of Agreement with Anna University, Chennai, to transfer its IGT Printability Tester to the university's Department of Printing and Packaging Technology at the College of Engineering Guindy. The agreement covers the equipment and the technical knowledge required to operate it, and leaves room for joint projects, with WAN-IFRA able to use the equipment for future testing when needed. [EIN Presswire](https://www.einnews.com/article/951182485/live) published the announcement on October 21, 2026.\n\n## The IGT Printability Tester Transfer\n\nThe transfer follows WAN-IFRA's decision to close its print quality laboratory at the RIND premises in Chennai. The laboratory conducted paper and ink testing, research projects and workshops related to printing. The equipment gives Anna University additional resources for hands-on learning, technical research and industry-oriented training.\n\nV Kumaresan, Registrar of Anna University, said: \"The donation of the IGT Printability Tester is a valuable contribution that will enhance our laboratory capabilities and promote collaborative research and consultancy activities. The collaboration with WAN-IFRA reflects Anna University's continued commitment to strengthening industry-academia partnerships and advancing practical, industry-oriented education and research.\"\n\nM Kanchana, Head of the Department of Printing and Packaging Technology at CEG, said the equipment would give students practical experience in printability testing and support research into improving print quality. \"The printability tester will provide our students with hands-on experience in printability assessment and facilitate research on print quality optimisation and the development of innovative, sustainable printing materials. We look forward to translating this collaboration into meaningful research outcomes aligned with the evolving needs of the printing industry,\" she said.\n\nMagdoom Mohamed, Managing Director of WAN-IFRA South Asia, said: \"WAN-IFRA has enjoyed a longstanding collaboration with the Department of Printing and Packaging Technology at Anna University. Most recently, the department contributed to the evaluation and jury process for the International Colour Quality Club 2026-2028 competition.\" He added that the initiative reinforces WAN-IFRA's commitment to industry-academia collaboration and nurturing future talent for the printing industry.\n\nPrintability testing evaluates the interaction between paper, ink and printing processes. The IGT High Speed Printing Unit IV simulates the dynamics of a full-scale printing unit, enabling the evaluation of ink performance and paper runnability at press speed. The IGT AIC 2-5 Printability Tester applies a controlled ink film to paper using a disk, allowing measurements of parameters such as ink mileage, drying rates, colour gamut, set-off and print-through. These capabilities can support the assessment of newsprint and ink against ISO 12647-3 and ISO 2846-2, helping printers and publishers check paper and ink quality and improve print results.\n\n## WAN-IFRA's Chennai Lab Closure\n\nWAN-IFRA closed its print quality laboratory at the RIND premises in Chennai before the agreement. The laboratory had conducted paper and ink testing, research projects and workshops related to printing. The department contributed to the evaluation and jury process for the International Colour Quality Club 2026-2028 competition, according to Magdoom Mohamed.\n","publisher":{"name":"News for Agent","url":"https://newsforagent.com"}}