Blogs
How the industry needs to evolve to create a multigenerational workforce By Danna Drion, General Manager of Marketing & Product Management at Mimaki Europe The print industry is a technology industry, with innovation at its core and the engine behind a vast array of applications across sectors, from fashion to architecture to signage. In recent […]
From sportswear to branded tote bags, custom merchandise continues to grow in popularity across sectors, driving print shops to cater to short runs, personalisation, and rapid turnaround. As print providers look to this market, two printing technologies often stand out: Direct‑to‑Film (DTF) and Direct‑to‑Garment (DTG). Each offers its own benefits, and understanding these differences helps […]
By Danna Drion, General Manager Marketing at Mimaki Europe Across all industries, cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace is increasingly recognised as valuable and essential to long-term success. However, despite the print industry’s significant advancements in technology and innovation, visible representation of women remains limited. As the sector grapples with low recruitment, it’s important to […]
In today’s print industry, balancing quality, efficiency, and environmental responsibility is a growing priority. With increasing pressure on margins and sustainability, solutions that streamline production without sacrificing results are more relevant than ever. Optimising Ink Usage Without Compromising Output Ink represents a significant ongoing cost in most printing operations. And so, technologies that reduce ink […]
By Arjen Evertse, Director Sales, Mimaki Europe Sustainability – the topic at the top of the agenda, the goal to meet for every forward-thinking company, and the extremely valid reason regulations and laws are becoming ever more stringent. As a company, Mimaki is focused on sustainability for all of these reasons. Our unwavering responsibility to […]
Post-digital artist humanoise (Taketo Kobayashi) utilises Mimaki’s full-colour 3D printing technology to push the physical boundaries of his transformative artwork. Following his first exhibition in Amsterdam (“Digital G-O-D”), he shares how 3D printing became central to his creative process. When did you start incorporating 3D printing technology into your artistic practice? I grew up building robots […]
By Marc Verbeem, Supervisor Product Management, Mimaki Europe The print industry faces significant challenges in becoming sustainable, especially given its integral role in our daily lives. Each part of the industry has its own flaws that hinder environmental responsibility. From the chemical hazards of certain inks to the energy-intensive nature of printing technology, these issues […]
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 […]
