Blogs
By Marc Verbeem, Supervisor Product Management, Mimaki Europe Today’s printing industry is full of innovative and advanced technologies. From high-speed printing capabilities to robotics to sustainable inks, it is an exciting time for the sector. However, for all its advancements, hardware cannot operate on its own. This is why having equally advanced software, such as […]
Educational facilities are among the fastest-growing adopters of 3D printing. There was an impressive 5.4% to 11.6% jump in market share between 2011 and 20211. They are overtaking other traditional applications, such as cosmetic models, jigs and fixtures. Across a wide range of academic fields, such as medicine, art, design and architecture, students and researchers […]
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 during the preparations for IBF 2024? In September 2024, Mimaki Bompan Textile took on the challenge to ride alongside thousands of cycling enthusiasts. They participated in the 2024 edition […]
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. For example, 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. They allow 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 […]
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, […]
