Mimaki Europe will participate at Formnext 2024 (19 – 22 November, Frankfurt, Germany showcasing its 3D printing portfolio
Mimaki Europe will showcase full-colour 3D printing capabilities by partnering with students and creatives at Formnext 2024. In disciplines such as design, engineering, medical and the arts, Mimaki’s full-colour 3DUJ Series allows users to create realistic, intricate 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 full 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 printing into the curriculum,” comments Arjen Evertse, General Manager Sales at Mimaki Europe. “This is why Mimaki introduced ‘Academy Pack’, which gives registered educational facilities a discount off the purchase price of a new 3DUJ-2207 printer. What better way to learn than having hands-on experience within institutions, providing students with practical, future-facing skills applicable across industries.”
Mimaki’s 3D UV-curable inkjet printers, the 3DUJ-553 and 3DUJ-2207, offer the ability to print in over 10 million colours and utilise clear, translucent ink. These attributes enable students to experiment with complex vibrant designs and visual effects, improving their understanding of material properties and product aesthetics.
Mimaki also supports initiatives that enable students to access colour 3D printing outside of the classroom. Earlier this year, Mimaki, Adobe and Creapole Design School in Paris teamed up to reproduce product design students’ footwear designs as tangible 3D printed models as part of a three-day workshop. Created utilising Adobe 3D Substance Collection software and printed by the 3DUJ-553, some of these designs will be on display at Mimaki’s Formnext booth this year.
Evertse adds, “It’s always so inspiring for us to see how our customers utilise Mimaki’s full-colour 3D printing technology, no matter the sector or application. We are excited to showcase so many different eye-catching and colourful 3D printing applications at Formnext this year, varying from more traditional and visually stunning applications, such as sculptures and fashion accessories, to the more experimental and unusual, like an augmented reality piano and highly accurate insect models. I’m sure with all of these clever and colourful creations, visitors to the show will not be able to walk by the Mimaki stand without wanting to take a closer look!
