An interview from Mr.Aman Bharadwaj, National Sales Manager, Mimaki India Pvt Ltd
Specialized in manufacturing Industrial Printing Machines and one of the leaders in the Inkjet & Cutting technology industry.
Print3 : Could you tell us more about Mimaki India?
Aman Bharadwaj : Mimaki India Pvt Ltd, established in July 2013, is a subsidiary of Mimaki Engineering Co., Ltd. The company specializes in providing advanced inkjet printers and cutting plotters, serving three primary markets: signage, textiles, and industrial products.
P3 : What are your company’s principles, mission & vision?
AB : Mimaki aspires to be a development-oriented enterprise, holding proprietary technology and supplying its branded products globally. The company aims to adapt swiftly to provide products that satisfy customers and strives to be an innovator, consistently offering “something new, something different” in the market.
P3 : Can you share the company’s history and milestones in the Wellprint industry, highlighting any major innovations or achievements?
AB : Mimaki has been at the forefront of digital printing innovation, introducing a range of wide-format inkjet printers and cutting plotters that have set industry standards. The company has made significant contributions to the signage, textile, and industrial markets by developing products that enhance creativity and productivity.
Mimaki has expanded globally with subsidiaries in various regions, including Europe, the USA, and emerging countries
P3 : How does Mimaki’s UV-LED curing technology enhance print adhesion and durability in digital printing?
AB : Mimaki’s UV-LED curing technology utilizes ultraviolet light to instantly cure UV-curable inks upon exposure. This immediate curing process allows the ink to adhere effectively to a wide range of substrates, including non-absorbent materials like plastic, glass, and metal. The result is a durable print that is resistant to scratches, chemicals, and weather conditions. Additionally, UV-LED curing emits low levels of volatile organic compounds (VOCs), making it an environmentally friendly option.
P3 : What are the key advantages of Mimaki’s eco-solvent inks in roll-to-roll printing for commercial applications?
AB : Mimaki’s eco-solvent inks offer several benefits for roll-to-roll printing:
Vibrant Color Reproduction: These inks provide high-quality, vivid colors suitable for various applications.
Durability: Eco-solvent prints are known for their resistance to outdoor elements, ensuring longevity.
A Environmental Considerations: Eco-solvent inks emit fewer harmful compounds compared to traditional solvent inks, making them a more environmentally friendly choice.
P3 : How does Mimaki’s multi-layer printing technology work, and what are its applications in signage and graphics?
AB : Mimaki’s multi-layer printing technology enables the sequential layering of different inks (such as colored, white, and clear) over each other in a different pass. This technique creates enhanced textures and visual effects, making designs more dynamic and appealing. In signage and graphics, this is particularly useful for applications like backlit displays, where day-and-night visibility is crucial, and for producing tactile prints that add a premium feel to the final product.
The company responsibly recycles all e-waste through proper initiatives and collaborates with associated partners for the handling and management of electronic and electrical waste
P3 : How do Mimaki’s advanced ink formulations improve color accuracy, especially for extended color gamuts?
AB : Mimaki has developed advanced ink formulations that expand the achievable color gamut, allowing for more precise and vibrant color reproduction. This technology ensures that printed outputs closely match the intended design, which is vital for brand consistency and high-quality visual communications.
P3: What role does Mimaki’s ICC profiling technology play in ensuring consistent and precise color reproduction?
AB : Mimaki’s ICC (International Color Consortium) profiling technology creates device-specific profiles that optimize color reproduction based on the printer’s capabilities and the color information from the input profile. By accurately characterizing the color output of a printer, ICC profiles ensure that colors are consistently and precisely reproduced across different devices and media, maintaining the integrity of the original design.
P3 : How does Mimaki’s variable droplet technology optimize print resolution and minimize ink consumption?
AB : Mimaki’s variable droplet technology allows printers to emit ink droplets of varying sizes, enabling fine details with smaller droplets and efficient color fills with larger droplets. This results in high-resolution images with smooth gradients and sharp details while optimizing ink usage. By precisely controlling droplet size, the technology reduces graininess and ensures efficientink consumption without compromising print quality.
P3: How does Mimaki’s automated cutting technology enhance production efficiency in print-and-cut systems?
AB : Mimaki’s integrated print-and-cut systems streamline the production process by combining printing and cutting functions into a single workflow. This automation reduces the need for manual intervention, minimizes errors, and accelerates turnaround times. For example, the Mimaki CJV200-160 features efficient cutting capabilities that eliminate the need for separate cutting equipment, thereby saving time and space in production environments.
P3: What is the difference between Mimaki’s automated registration cutting and contour cutting, and how are they implemented in digital printing?
AB : Automated Registration Cutting: This method uses registration marks to align the cutting path precisely with the printed design, ensuring accuracy, especially for laminated or pre-printed materials.
Contour Cutting: This technique involves cutting along the exact outline of the printed image, allowing for the creation of custom-shaped graphics and decals.
In Mimaki’s digital printing systems, both methods are implemented to enhance the versatility and precision of print-and-cut applications, catering to various market needs.
P3 : How does Mimaki’s integrated print-and-cut workflow improve turnaround time and reduce material waste?
AB : By integrating printing and cutting into a single device, Mimaki’s systems eliminate the need to transfer materials between separate machines, thereby reducing handling time and potential errors. This seamless workflow accelerates production and minimizes material waste resulting from misalignments or manual mishandling. The efficiency gained translates to cost savings and faster delivery times for clients.
P3 : How does Mimaki’s dual-roll media support enhance productivity when printing different jobs simultaneously?
AB : Certain Mimaki printers, like the UJV55-320, offer twin-roll printing capabilities, allowing two media rolls to be mounted and printed on simultaneously. Each roll can handle different print jobs, effectively doubling productivity. This feature is particularly beneficial for high-volume production environments where multiple jobs need to be processed concurrently.
P3 : What are the products offered by Mimaki, and which is the main product?
AB : Mimaki offers a diverse range of products tailored to various printing and cutting applications. Their primary product categories include:
Inkjet Printers: Mimaki provides Industrial inkjet printers suitable for applications such as signage, textiles, and industrial printing. Mimaki delivers advanced UV printing technology to customers, ensuring superior print quality and performance.
Cutting Plotters / Vinyl Cutters: Devices designed for precision cutting in industries like signage making and apparel pattern creation.
DTF (Direct-to-Film) Printers: Printers that allow direct printing onto film for textile applications, offering high-quality and stable outputs.
Software Solutions: Mimaki provides Rasterlink software that enhances the performance and capabilities of Mimaki hardware products.