"As a professional printmaker I like the fact that Caligo inks are made in close collaboration with the end user. It is reassuring to know that the ink formulators take the time to really listen to the requirements and needs of the printmaker. Caligo inks are carefully made and thoroughly tested. " Dr Paul Thurkell, University of West England Centre for Fine Print Research

Research and New Product Development is a vital and exciting area of work at Caligo and it is here that new inks are born, developed and tested.

Our aim is to develop inks that meet the needs of our ‘end users’ and we make every effort to make sure our inks are tested and approved by fine art printmakers.

We have a micro dispersion mixer and a small batch triple roll mill, a Xenon Lightfast Tester as well as an array of traditional ink testing equipment to measure and compare viscosity, drying time, printability, tack, fineness of grind, and colour. Our own in-house print facilities include an intaglio press and a flat -bed proofing press.

We believe it is important to build strong links with practising printmakers and Caligo enjoy a fruitful partnership with the Centre for Fine Print Research at the University of the West of England, Bristol. This ‘centre of excellence’ provides us with unique access to specialist print studios and expertise in all areas of contemporary printmaking. Our most recent collaboration has led to the development of a successful and unique range of specialist inks for Collotype Printing.