Mimaki, a number one model of commercial digital printers, slicing plotters and 3D printers, introduced that its first DTF (Direct-to-Movie) printer, the TxF150-75, has exceeded 300 items bought within the EMEA area. The excessive gross sales figures achieved within the UK, France, Italy, Iberia and the DACH area (Germany, Austria and Switzerland) exhibit each the fast and widespread adoption of the TxF150-75 and the rising recognition of the DTF printing methodology.
The TxF150-75, introduced at Mimaki’s International Innovation Days occasion in February 2023, gives an answer to widespread DTF issues equivalent to poor ink ejection and white ink clogging due to its built-in circulation system and degassed ink pack. Alongside different Mimaki Core Applied sciences such because the Nozzle Management Unit (NCU) and Nozzle Restoration System (NRS), the TxF150-75 fills the hole available in the market for a steady, dependable DTF resolution by offering an environment friendly printing course of with minimal intervention wants.
An necessary milestone in DTF printing has been reached
Mimaki Europe Basic Gross sales Supervisor Arjen Evertse mentioned it was a big milestone for the TxF150 to succeed in over 300 orders. He disclosed: “We have now seen the impression DTF is having available on the market in recent times and needed to supply an answer that excelled in usability, reliability, and high quality. The Tx150-75 gives all of those advantages, however its recognition can also be as a consequence of its suitability for these introducing DTF expertise to their manufacturing capabilities or those that have already got an in-house enterprise producing smaller run jobs.”
Evertse reminded that they introduced the TxF300-75 mannequin in August final 12 months, which has the identical options as the primary DTF mannequin however tripled the utmost printing velocity, explaining that this technique, receiving greater than 100 orders to date, has additionally attracted nice curiosity available in the market with its excessive quantity printing capability.
Evertse evaluated the demand for DTF merchandise in Mimaki portfolio as ‘incredible’ and continued his phrases as follows: “We’re assured that adoption of those applied sciences will solely speed up from right here, and we sit up for supporting our prospects and the market because it transitions to trusted, dependable DTF options.”
DTF printing presents new alternatives
Direct-to-film printing could make a big impact on the garment trade as a consequence of its versatility to print on a wide range of supplies and quick lead instances in comparison with different printing processes. Mimaki’s dedication to innovation, collaboration and sustainability contributed to the event and adoption of this new DTF expertise.
Each 80 cm huge Mimaki DTF fashions are 20 cm wider than the trade normal. This further 80 cm width is paired with the Adkins post-press powder shaker treatment system, permitting customers to have an entire DTF resolution that may print bigger clothes with much less waste and quicker manufacturing instances. Mimaki’s water-based pigment ink collection PHT50 is utilized in these options, enabling a less expensive course of. As of March 2023, these inks, which have acquired OEKO-TEX® ECO PASSPORT certification, present benefits to their customers by assembly Mimaki’s sustainability commitments, security and environmental requirements.