Colourgen to sell the Dimense wallpaper printer in the UK

Colourgen is to exclusively distribute Veika’s new 3D wallpaper printing solution Dimense in the UK. Dean Keenan, formerly of Landor UK and Sihl Direct, has been appointed by Colourgen to head business development and sales for the Dimense range, which will start shipping to the UK in September.

Dimense adds custom height up to 1mm to prints by embossing and digitally printing simultaneously, without the need for a print cylinder. This enables users to print non-repetitive and unique wallpaper. The system is based on latex eco-friendly inks and PVC-free structure-forming Ecodeco media to deliver output with high light-fastness, scrub resistance and that is C1 fire rated. Speeds of up to 20m2/hr can be achieved in CMYK with a print width of 1.6m on the Dimensor Model S. It will be followed by the Dimensor Model M next year, which will print at up to 100m2/hr. Dimensor Model L, which will print in one pass, will then be launched in 2020. This device will be capable of achieving 1000m2/hr, which Veika says will enable it to meet the productivity needs of wallpaper companies. Colourgen will exhibit Dimense at the 100% Design exhibition at Olympia, 19-22 September.