Innovative full-colour 3D printer voted as a finalist for the Hardware Award – Polymers by TCT Expert Advisory Board.
Mimaki, manufacturer of wide-format inkjet printers and cutting systems, has announced that its 3DUJ-553 3D printer has been shortlisted for the prestigious TCT Awards. The TCT Awards celebrate the innovators, technologies and collaborators behind the leading examples of additive manufacturing, 3D printing, design and engineering across the globe. The awards ceremony will take place at the TCT Awards 2018 on 26 September 2018 at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole.
“We are honoured to be considered for this prestigious award for our unique 3DUJ-553 full-colour 3D printer,” says Danna Drion, Marketing Manager EMEA at Mimaki Europe. “This innovative system was also nominated for the Innovation of the Year for the 3DPI Awards 2018 and was granted a prestigious EDP Award 2018 for the Best 3D Additive Full Colour Printer. The breadth of these awards and award nominations reflects how unique this printer truly is, and we are pleased with the industry recognition it is garnering.”
The Mimaki 3DUJ-553 3D printer is unique in its colour capabilities, with the ability to produce more than 10 million colours in layers as fine as 19 microns. Its water-soluble support material can be easily washed off when the object has been produced, saving time and reducing the possibility of damaging the object when support material is removed. The availability of clear ink adds an extra dimension to printed pieces for an enhanced appearance.
The TCT Awards, presented by TCT Magazine, exist at the intersection of technology and applications with leading examples of innovative additive manufacturing solutions.
These awards recognize all partners in a project from designers and engineers to technology providers. The September 2018 awards will celebrate design-to-manufacturing innovation across a range of industries including medical, aerospace, automotive, and consumer projects. The awards ceremony will also feature three inductees to the prestigious and coveted TCT Hall of Fame.