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PROFILE NEWS

Mimaki Europe to display features

of Full-Colour 3D printing

A ters, and 3D printers, Mimaki Europe, announces its par-
leading provider of industrial inkjet printers, cutting plot-

ticipation at Formnext 2024 (19 - 22 November, Frankfurt,
Germany). As pioneers of full-colour 3D printing, Mimaki
will showcase its 3D printing portfolio at its booth (Hall
12.1, Booth E59) and demonstrate its vast potential across multiple
industries through various applications from companies and creatives
across the world.
In disciplines such as design, engineering, medical and the arts,
Mimaki’s full-colour 3DUJ Series allows users to create realistic, intri-
cate prototypes, art pieces and models. This innovative technology is
already installed in businesses across the world, but Mimaki is also
actively supporting universities and other educational facilities to
bring the benefits of colour 3D printing to their students.
“We want the next generation to fully explore the possibilities of
incorporating full-colour 3D printing into product design, creative
processes and education. To do so, it’s important to integrate 3D print-
ing into the curriculum,” comments Arjen Evertse, General Manager
Sales at Mimaki Europe.
“This is why Mimaki introduced ‘Academy Pack’, which gives regis-
tered educational facilities a discount of up to 40% off the purchase totypes match the design. These features allow for highly realistic models
price of a new 3DUJ-2207 printer. What better way to learn than hav- that can be satisfactorily evaluated, before moving to mass production.
ing hands-on experience within institutions, providing students with Through Joao Teixeiria’s module furniture, which will be on display on
practical, future-facing skills applicable across industries.” the Mimaki Formnext stand, visitors will be able to see Mimaki’s 3DUJ
Mimaki’s 3D UV-curable inkjet printers, the 3DUJ-553 and 3DUJ- Series’ capabilities in product prototyping first-hand.
2207, offer the ability to print in over 10 million colours and utilise Bringing characters and creatures to life, the 3DUJ Series can also pro-
clear, translucent ink. These attributes enable students to experiment
with complex vibrant designs and visual effects, improving their duce figurines and sculptures with intricate textures, gradients, and true-
understanding of material properties and product aesthetics. to-life skin tones. The option to print in clear or translucent materials adds
Mimaki also looks to support initiatives that enable students to dynamic effects, ideal for representing elements like magical auras, water,
access colour 3D printing outside of the classroom. Earlier this year, or transparent armour.
Mimaki, Adobe and Creapole Design School in Paris teamed up to With layer thickness as fine as 19 microns, the 3DUJ printers ensure
reproduce product design students’ footwear designs as tangible 3D
printed models as part of a three-day workshop. Created utilising that even the smallest details - like facial expressions and armour engrav-
Adobe 3D Substance Collection software and printed by the 3DUJ- ings or textures - are captured with precision.
553, some of these designs will be on display at Mimaki’s Formnext Evertse adds, “It’s always so inspiring for us to see how our customers
booth this year. utilise Mimaki’s full-colour 3D printing technology, no matter the sector
Mastering the Art of 3D Printing: Creating Detailed Figurines and or application. We are excited to showcase so many different eye-catching
Prototypes
Mimaki’s 3DUJ Series is also an excellent tool for creating figurines and colourful 3D printing applications at Formnext this year, varying from
and prototypes, offering unmatched detail and vibrant, realistic col- more traditional and visually stunning applications, such as sculptures
ours. and fashion accessories, to the more experimental and unusual, like an
Due to the precision and broad colour capabilities of the 3DUJ augmented reality piano and highly accurate insect models.
Series, this technology is ideal for the creation of detailed prototypes I’m sure with all of these clever and colourful creations, visitors to the
that closely replicate the final product. Printing in accurate colours is
particularly useful for automotive prototyping, where seeing internal show will not be able to walk by the Mimaki stand without wanting to take
components or creating visual effects is crucial. The 3DUJ Series’ a closer look!”
water-soluble support material simplifies post-processing, preserving For more information about Mimaki’s innovative products and solu-
intricate features, and its advanced colour profiling ensures that pro- tions, visit https://www.mimakieurope.com/.

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