UV and DTF growth took centre stage for Mimaki at FESPA

25 May 2026

Plenty of new products on Mimaki’s FESPA stand for Director Sales, Mimaki Europe Arjen Evertse to focus on

Against the theme ‘Print Different – Powering Possibilities, Mimaki’s focus for FESPA Global print Expo 2026 was very much on demonstrating the high-value application potential of its machines and how they can be used to explore and drive new business opportunities, with its primary focus on the accelerated progress of UV and DTF technology.

Danna Drion, General Manager Marketing and Product Management, Mimaki Europe, affirms that: “Print service providers are looking for tangible ways to expand their offering, improve efficiency and respond to new market demands. Our FESPA stand was built around those needs, with live applications and workflows that mirror real production environments, so visitors could see how Mimaki innovation can help them diversify with confidence.”

At FESPA Global Print Expo 2026, Mimaki featured a number of ‘experience areas’ spanning hybrid UV, sign graphics, textile, personalisation and high-volume production. Each area offering live printing, finished samples and workflow demonstrations to show how Mimaki solutions can support application diversification, production flexibility and business growth across different segments and materials, while reflecting the company’s commitment to innovating with purpose.

A key focus was the continued expansion of UV printing into new application areas. Showcased for the first time at an international show, the recently launched UJ330H-160 hybrid UV printer demonstrated how one technology platform can support both roll-to-roll and rigid applications. Designed to help customers increase production versatility, without adding unnecessary complexity, the UJ330H-160 enables print businesses to explore applications and move seamlessly between signage, interior décor, display graphics, packaging and point-of-sale.

Early customer feedback on the UJ330H-160 is already highlighting the value of combining roll and rigid production in one system, particularly for businesses looking to reduce outsourcing, optimise production space and expand into new application areas.

Another highlight of the show for Mimaki was the UJV200 Series, also making its international tradeshow debut. Developed to make high-quality UV roll-to-roll printing more accessible, the UJV200 Series supports a wide range of sign and graphics applications, combining Mimaki image quality with the creative possibilities of UV printing, including white and clear ink effects.

Arjen Evertse, Director Sales, Mimaki Europe, says: “UV printing is becoming an increasingly important growth driver for print businesses, enabling them to work with a broader range of media, expand into new applications and respond faster to customer demands. With the UJ330H-160 and the UJV200 Series, we are showing two different ways Mimaki is supporting this evolution: one through hybrid versatility across roll and rigid production, the other through accessible, high-quality UV roll-to-roll printing.”

Mimaki also had a new DTF concept model on its FESPA stand, based on its current 330 platform and aimed at demonstrating how the company is continuing to evolve its DTF technology in line with the changing market needs. Evertse explains: “We believe that DTF printing is entering its next phase of maturity and customers are no longer looking only for an entry point into the technology; they want predictability, productivity and consistent colour as they scale up. These are the priorities Mimaki is focusing on, creating DTF systems that are robust, repeatable and fit for the future.”