Mimaki has partnered with SMARTTECH3D, a leader in high-precision scanning solutions, to show case its UV-curable 3D printing technology - using the Mimaki 3DUJ-2207 printer at Formnext 2025 (18th to 21st November at Messe Frankfurt, Germany).
Combining SMARTTECH’s advanced scanning capabilities with Mimaki’s full-colour 3D printing technology, visitors to the event will be able to see how this set-up enables the faithful and highly accurate reproduction of artefact replicas for museums and the heritage sector, replicating both colour and texture with exceptional fidelity.
Arjen Evertse, Director Sales at Mimaki Europe
Arjen Evertse, Director Sales at Mimaki Europe, says: “At Mimaki, we always want our technology to inspire and encourage our customers to explore new markets and produce new applications beyond the expected. Our partnership with SMARTTECH3D is an exciting example of how the high accuracy and full colour capabilities of 3D printing can be leveraged to produce true-to-life 3D replicas.”
Mimaki’s full-colour 3DUJ-2207 printer allows users to produce realistic 3D prints, vital for artefacts and delicate artworks while also valuable for the broader design, engineering, medical and creative sectors. Able to print in over 10 million colours and with clear, translucent ink, users can create complex vibrant designs and visual effects with high accuracy. The printer also uses water soluble support to simplify post-processing and preserve intricate features.
To demonstrate this, visitors to the Mimaki stand will be able to see the eye-catching ‘Eros-Thanatos’ sculpture, reproduced by post-digital artist humanoise (Taketo Kobayashi), using 3D-scanned data of Japanese pottery dating back 10,000 years, This sculpture was first exhibited as part of the Digital G-O-D exhibition in Amsterdam earlier this year.
