MIMAKI CELEBRATES 20 YEARS WITH LATEST TECHNOLOGIES FOR A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE AT FESPA 2024
… LAUNCHES KEBAB HS
Leading manufacturer of inkjet printing and cutting technologies - Mimaki is presenting some of its most advanced, energy-efficient UV solutions at the centre of its stall (Stand F10, Hall 12) in the ongoing FESPA Global Print Expo 2024 (19 to 22 March 2024) just as it celebrates 20 years of innovative and cutting-edge machineries for the sign/graphics, industrial and textile/apparel markets.
“This milestone anniversary for Mimaki Europe presents the ideal opportunity to celebrate success but, importantly, look to the future and establish how we as a team and a business can contribute to a more sustainable world during the next 20 years. Utilising our aptitude for innovation, we will look to apply it to technologies and initiatives that contribute to this long-term goal” intones Danna Drion, General Manager - Marketing EMEA.
At FESPA media parley, WHERE To Print gathers visitors to Mimaki stand will also have the unique opportunity to further explore Mimaki extensive portfolio, spanning sign graphics, textile, and 3D printing technologies at Mimaki Experience Centre, just 10 minutes away from the show grounds. “This FESPA offers a compelling chance for visitors to fully immerse themselves in Mimaki’s comprehensive product portfolio, both at the show and next door at our European headquarters. We’re excited to present our latest product portfolio to our many customers and prospects and, of course, for everyone to join us in celebrating our landmark 20-year anniversary.”
While Mimaki is looking ahead to ways in which it can support a sustainable future, the company at both events will also reflect on its rich heritage as an innovator. Celebrating two decades of success in the market, Mimaki will commemorate 20 years of technology ‘world firsts’, an extensive list of creative applications printed, and its many partners, customers and industry collaborators who helped make it all possible.
Mimaki’s vision for the future is truly evident throughout the show, with an innovative industrial textile printing system launched in the company’s ‘Sustainability Corner’. Mimaki’s energy-efficient, UV technology FESPA line-up consist of the recently launched UJV100-160Plus and UCJV330-160. The UJV100-160Plus boasts extraordinarily low power consumption, as well as additional functionalities to increase customer profitability. The UCJV330-160 integrated printer/cutter is a new addition to Mimaki’s 330 series product portfolio, offering high-speed and high-quality printing for various applications.
Following Mimaki’s recent move into the DTF market, the company’s latest addition, the TxF300-75, is also showcased. Both DTF printers fulfil market demand for a stable and efficient DTF platform while helping to cater to a diverse set of printing demands, with high-quality output combined with high productivity.
MIMAKI PRESENTS KEBAB HS
Taking digital print beyond shape limitations, Mimaki has also launched the brand-new Kebab HS, which enables seamless 360-degree direct printing on cylindrical and tapered objects, such as bottles, tumblers, glasses and cups.
Serving as an optional system for Mimaki’s renowned UJF series of flatbed UV printers, the Kebab HS (High Speed) is the latest entry into Mimaki’s Kebab Series of optional systems for the UJF Series of flatbed UV printers. With over 1,600 Kebab units already installed in European, Middle East & Africa (EMEA) and an average of 1 out of 5 UJF users choosing to add this optional system to their existing workflow, UJF flatbed printers equipped with a Kebab option can achieve three-dimensional direct-to-object printing, furthering the variety of print applications possibilities.
Building on the capabilities of the Kebab MkII, the new Kebab HS takes productivity and performance to the next level. Three times faster than the previous model, the Kebab HS significantly increases production efficiency and takes approximately 10 minutes to print per material, ideal for users handling mid-volume orders with a single printer. It also broadens application possibilities in UV printing further, by allowing personalisation on both cylindrical and tapered items with sloping sides.
Arjen Evertse, General Manager Sales at Mimaki Europe comments: “Here at Mimaki, we look to constantly innovate our existing products and create added opportunities for print service providers, and the launch of the Kebab HS is one of the latest examples of this. As an optional solution, it allows the users of our popular UJF Series printers to add another dimension to their product offering and up their competitive edge.”
The option can be quickly installed, requiring only the attachment of the main unit to the UJF series print table, certified service engineers are on hand to provide a seamless installation experience for all users. The current Kebab MkII and Kebab MkII L will remain available and are recommended for customers printing on small-diameters (50mm or less) and materials longer than 280mm.
WHERE To Print Joju ADEKANBI was among the journalists on tour of Mimaki Experience Centre where Mimaki’s extensive portfolio spanning sign graphics, textile, and 3D printing technologies were expansively highlighted.
Both events are still ongoing; if you are in Netherlands and you have not done so, you can register to attend the two events for FREE here: events.mimakieurope.com/showroom-visits