Mimaki claims world-first with 3D print launch
Mimaki has moved to address demand in the expanding 3D print market with the launch of the Mimaki 3DUJ-553 UV LED printing solution—a technology it says offers a brand new approach to 3D printing.
Wednesday, 30 Aug 2017 09:48 GMT
Mimaki says that its new 3DUJ-553 will enable the cost-effective production of exquisite 3D printed products with elaborate finishing
Billed as the world’s first 3D printer with over 10 million colours, the new device enables the production of colour-realistic signs, prototypes, parts, products and other 3D printed applications that Mimaki says will eliminate the need for time-consuming, hand-painting of 3D printed objects.
Ronald van den Broek, general manager sales at Mimaki Europe, comments: “As the 3D printing market continues to grow, Mimaki has capitalised on an opportunity to bring a truly unique solution to the market.
“Other 3D printing solutions have two primary issues when it comes to creating 3D printed objects.
“First, they cannot produce objects in photorealistic colour; this often requires that objects be hand painted, a time-consuming and expensive prospect.
As the 3D printing market continues to grow, Mimaki has capitalised on an opportunity to bring a truly unique solution to the market”
“Secondly, most 3D printed objects require removal of stabilising fixtures before they can be used. This again takes time and risks damaging the object.
“With the Mimaki 3DUJ-553, both of these barriers are eliminated, since it can print photorealistic colour, choosing from up to 10 million different colours
The Mimaki 3DUJ-553 will be made commercially available before the end of
the year
The 3DUJ-553 uses a precise laydown of ink droplets, coupled with a choice of three dot sizes for modelling of colour gradations with reduced granularity. Mimak says these 3D printed objects are also durable enough to withstand post-processing such as overcoating ,and attachment of screws and other fixtures.
Phil Thomas, company director at Hybrid Services, the exclusive distributor of Mimaki kit in the UK and Ireland, adds: “Mimaki has used its significant knowledge and expertise in the development of the 3DUJ-553 full-colour 3D printer and we fully anticipate it satisfying even the most exacting professional requirements for full-colour modelling of 3D objects of all types.”
Prospective customers tell us this is exactly the 3D printing solution they have been waiting for, and we expect to see fairly rapid uptake once it is commercially available by the end of this year”
Miamki’s van den Broek also says: “Prospective customers tell us this is exactly the 3D printing solution they have been waiting for, and we expect to see fairly rapid uptake once it is commercially available by the end of this year.
“Customers will also be able to take advantage of Mimaki’s excellent service and support infrastructure to get up and running fast, and to ensure uninterrupted production to the fullest extent possible.
“We believe that this printer will be warmly welcomed by professionals in many industries, from signs and display graphics to education, healthcare, manufacturing, architecture, construction and more.”
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