Hybrid to debut Mimaki 3D printer at TCT 2018

This year’s TCT Show at the NEC in September will see the UK and Irish launch of Mimaki’s colour 3DUJ-553 3D printer on the stand of its exclusive distributor Hybrid Services.

Hybrid chief operations manager Brett Newman said: “This will be the first public showing of the printer in the UK and we’re looking forward to discussing its potential with the industry and how it can open up many new opportunities where Fogra or Swop colour matching is important.” The 3DUJ-553 is said to be able to match around 84% of Fogra 39L colours and 90% of the Swop gamut. Commercially available since the spring, it has a maximum build size of 50 x 50 x 30cm and offers white ink, as well as a clear ink that can be mixed with colours to add transparency to the product produced. It has been shortlisted for the Hardware Award - Polymers by the TCT expert advisory board. Hybrid has installed a Mimaki 3DUJ-553 in its showroom.