The OEM has granted Sweden-based Handheld Group a license to relevant patents pertaining to the design of a handheld inkjet printer.
HP has announced a partnership with Sweden-based out-of-office 
applications specialist Handheld Group to develop inkjet-based mobile printing solutions, reports My Print Resource.
Handheld Group has been granted a license to relevant patents pertaining to the electrical, mechanical and system design of a handheld inkjet printer featuring wireless communication. The inkjet cartridges are speculated to include “a quick-drying, smudge-free magenta ink formulated specifically for high visibility on substrates used in the logistics industry”.
Jerker Hellström, CEO of Handheld Group, commented: “We are very happy to sign this license agreement with HP, which will open new markets to us and ultimately benefit our customers.
“By accessing HP’s innovative printer technology portfolio, we can continue to create truly unique products. Our business partners and end-users of our products expect us to deliver cutting-edge technology solutions for their respective industries and businesses, and this agreement enables us to do just that.”
Kathy Tobin, Vice President and General Manager, Speciality Printing Systems, HP, added: “HP continues uncovering new applications where our inkjet technology can address specific industry challenges. We’re excited to combine our resources with Handheld Group to create printing solutions that will simplify logistics and supply chain operations.”
Handheld Group is the sole licensee of the printer design.