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Mimaki’s Mark Sollman Dives into Full Color 3D Printing https://ift.tt/3Hf0ifo Mimaki’s color 3D printing technology definitely has the wow factor, but how will the company grow in 3D printing? And how will it try to grow its market? Product Manager EMEA at Mimaki Mark Sollman is one of the people looking deeply into that. We interviewed him to find out more about the company and its future. Mark has spent 15 years at Mimaki, with 14 of those in its application team. He’s now going to be performing Product Management for Mimaki in Europe, beginning with the development of sales materials and guides. The company has also worked hard to train its global partner network on its 3D printing technology. Mimaki itself got its start in 1975 with cutting plotters using vinyl and other materials. It then went over to ultraviolet (UV) printing, becoming a leader in wide-format UV printers. A number of years ago the company developed a 2D technology to print depth on substrates, inspiring a Mimaki engineer to develop the company’s 3D technology. Mimaki’s 3D printers are used for inkjet printing on clothing, signage, stickers, and labels. Mimakis‘s process is able to 3D print CMYK, white, as well as a varnish and support material. In addition to its massive 3DGD-1800 machine, with a build volume of 57” x 43.7” x 70.8”, it has a 3DUJ-553 machine, with a build volume of 500 by 500 by 300 mm and a price of around $230,000. Recently, the firm introduced a smaller format machine with a significantly lower price and a build volume of 200 by 200 by 70mm. At about $35,000, this one really makes color 3D printing within reach for many. Mimaki’s parts are used as decorative items and are not meant for direct contact on the skin, but you can finish them in a coating for end-use applications. Customers rely on Mimaki printers to make mass-customized parts for labels, figurines and other uses.
Quote request Are you looking to buy a 3D printer or 3D scanner? We're here to help. Get free expert advice and quotes from trusted suppliers in your area. Powered by Aniwaa I was curious to see where Mimaki was now and where it wants to go. Mark told me:
Not a lot of people are familiar with Mimaki’s technology, parts, and printers. I wondered, if I wanted to get started how would I be able to see if there was a business case in it for me?
I’m generally excited about full-color 3D printing. I really like what Marketiger is doing in figurines and as a service. I also really like Mixed Dimension’s figurines for the games industry. That alone could be a huge application. I really want to see more people come up with exciting new applications for these machines in the future. Printing via 3DPrint.com | The Voice of 3D Printing / Additive Manufacturing https://3dprint.com December 29, 2021 at 07:03AM
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