Blogs
Educational facilities are among the fastest-growing adopters of 3D printing, with an impressive 5.4% to 11.6% jump in market share between 2011 and 20211, overtaking other traditional applications, such as cosmetic models and jigs and fixtures. Across a wide range of academic fields, such as medicine, art, design and architecture, students and researchers increasingly use […]
Mimaki Bompan Textile (MBTex) at IBF 2024 How did a team of print manufacturers turn into cycling competitors, racing across 80-kilometres of the picturesque Romagna hinterland? In September 2024, Mimaki Bompan Textile took on the challenge to ride alongside thousands of cycling enthusiasts and participate in the 2024 edition of the Italian Bike Festival (IBF) […]
For decades, polyester has been the cornerstone of the textile printing industry. Its compatibility with the digital sublimation process — a cost-effective, simple technology — has driven exponential growth in polyester printing. However, the very characteristics that make polyester well suited for sublimation printing render this printing technique unsuitable for other types of fabric, such […]
Business owners and printer operators will be familiar with the spinning plate nature of a print shop. Constantly keeping track of ink levels, maintenance status, and printing results are just some of the many jobs people in these positions face daily. PICT software is Mimaki cloud technology, and it offers a slick, simple, one-stop shop […]
By Marc Verbeem, Supervisor Product Management, Mimaki Europe Since launching the first UV printer with white ink in 2004, Mimaki has consistently pioneered the development of innovative UV-LED technology. Our range of UV printers grew as recently as September last year, with the introduction of the UCJV330-160 and the UJV100-160Plus. In this blog, Marc Verbeem […]
An effective design is one that can catch the eye of the passer-by. However, the design or message can be missed if the final print is not dynamic and striking enough to draw the attention of the intended audience. Nowadays, advanced printing methods allow users to achieve striking results, through special effects, such as glossy […]
How green certifications play a key role in reducing your business’ environmental impact, By Mustafa Okanovic, Senior Product Specialist, Mimaki Europe Despite a growing commitment to sustainability, the textile industry remains one of the most polluted sectors globally. The extensive use of chemicals, water, and energy in textile manufacturing processes contributes significantly to pollution, waste, […]
Technologies new and old are helping revolutionise the luxury packaging industry, allowing for printing direct-to-object on any shaped surface or substrate, and in any colour or effect. The Luxury Landscape Gold and silver are colours synonymous with luxury and riches. “Worth its weight in gold” and “silver lining” are common sayings denoting the status of […]
by Marc Verbeem, Supervisor Product Management, Mimaki Europe. To be at the top of the food chain, you need advantages so you can not only survive but thrive in your sector. Today’s sublimation printing market is increasingly favouring high-volume, high-speed models, which currently make up 75% of the market1. Mimaki’s industrial-scale sublimation transfer inkjet printer, […]
Printing companies are striving to be more sustainable and cost-effective in today’s volatile climate. Mimaki identified ink as instrumental in helping businesses achieve their sustainability objectives. As a result, securing prestigious Nordic Ecolabel approval for the innovative and affordable BS4 eco-solvent ink becomes all the more significant. This demonstrates Mimaki’s commitment to reducing its environmental […]
