Yasuhiro Haba, Mimaki’s Executive General Manager of Sales Division, said, “Working towards ADAPT’s vision for the amalgamation and evolution of AM technology and digital production, Mimaki will continue to contribute to ADAPT activities through our inkjet technology and mass customization printing solutions.” In the additive world, Mimaki is known for the 3DUJ-553 full-color UV inkjet 3D printer, capable of more than 10 million colors. Popls Inc., a Japanese printing company, used plaster based 3D printing before acquiring the 3DUJ-553 to supply its customers in the comic market. Miki Nakazawa, Executive Vice President of Popls Inc., said, “Using Mimaki’s 3DUJ-553 printer, we were able to show our customers that 3D print has evolved [] Compared with this, our past work seems to be faded.” A large-format inkjet printer, at the MIT. Haba said, “Mimaki will utilize the feedback gained through ADAPT activities to help with future product development. We are honored to be selected as one of the founding members of MIT’s ADAPT.”. Other members include the automotive manufacturer General Motors, British metal 3D printer manufacturer, Renishaw, and German 3D printer maker EOS. These members contribute funds to ADAPT that are used to further research on additive manufacturing. If you are looking for a job in the industry, then please visit 3D Printing Jobs.

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