Mimaki Engineering

Name

Mimaki Engineering

Legal name

MIMAKI ENGINEERING CO., LTD.

Website

https://mimaki.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Printing Equipment

NAICS

Printing and Related Support Activities (3231), Support Activities for Printing (323120)

SIC

Printing Trades Machinery & Equipment (3555)

akta.pro primary industry

Inkjet Printers (HDACAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Production & High-Volume Printing Systems (HDACAEAJ), 3D Printers (Additive Manufacturing) (HDACAEAH)

Keywords

• Industrial inkjet printers
• UV printing systems
• Digital textile printing
• Cutting plotters
• 3D material jetting

Headquarters

HQ city

Tomi

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices14 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Industrial Inkjet Printers: Mimaki designs, develops, manufactures, and sells industrial inkjet printers including roll-to-roll, flatbed, hybrid, and textile printers. This represents the primary revenue stream with products ranging from entry-level to high-performance industrial models.
2. Cutting Plotters: Wide range of cutting plotters for industrial purposes, signage making, and apparel pattern making including roll and flatbed models.
3. 3D Printers: Full-color 3D printers using UV-curable inkjet material jetting technology for prototyping, merchandise, and industrial applications.
4. Inks and Consumables: Proprietary ink formulations including UV-curable, solvent, sublimation, latex, and dye-sublimation inks. Includes specialized inks like LH-100, LUS-120, LUS-350, ELH-100, ELS-120, and others.
5. Software Solutions: RIP software (RasterLink6, RasterLink7, TxLink5), color management tools, cutting software, 3D print prep software, and cloud monitoring solutions.
6. Professional Services and Support: Technical support, maintenance services, and customer assistance through regional offices and distributor networks.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Mimaki Engineering designs, develops, manufactures, and sells industrial inkjet printers, cutting plotters, and full-color 3D printers, along with proprietary inks and supporting software. The portfolio spans UV flatbed, hybrid, roll-to-roll, dye-sublimation, DTF, and material jetting 3D printing systems, complemented by RIP software, cloud monitoring tools, and consumables for sign graphics, textile/apparel, industrial printing, and custom goods markets.

Product overview

Mimaki Engineering is a manufacturer of industrial inkjet printers and cutting systems offering a comprehensive portfolio of printing and production solutions. The product lineup includes: (1) UV Flatbed Printers (UJF, JFX series) for direct printing on rigid materials up to industrial sizes, (2) Roll-to-Roll and Hybrid UV Printers (UJV, UJ330H series) for flexible media, (3) Textile Printers (Tiger, TS, Tx series) for sublimation transfer and pigment printing, (4) DTF/UV-DTF Printers (TxF, UJV300DTF series) for direct-to-film applications, (5) Large-Format Cutting Plotters (CFX, CFL, CF series) for cutting and creasing, (6) Full-Color 3D Printers (3DUJ series) using material jetting technology, and (7) Software solutions including RIP software (RasterLink), cutting software (FineCut), cloud monitoring (PICT), and workflow management (3D Print Prep Pro). The ecosystem is supported by a comprehensive ink portfolio including UV-curable, sublimation, and textile inks, plus options like Kebab for cylindrical printing. The company serves sign graphics, industrial products, textile apparel, and custom goods markets.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Mimaki UJF-7151 plusII Flatbed UV Inkjet Printer High-performance UV inkjet flatbed printer with 8 print heads, color gloss function, 1800 dpi high-definition printing, MFD2 (Mimaki Fine Diffusion2) for granularity-free images, and MDL command support for automated workpiece transport. Targeted at industrial custom goods, sign graphics, and prototyping applications.
• Mimaki UJF-7151 plusII e Industrial UV Flatbed Printer Flatbed UV inkjet printer with significantly enhanced ink layering capability (up to 5mm raised printing) and uneven surface adaptability. Handles curved surfaces up to 10mm height differences, includes ink-saving feature reducing ink usage by up to 42%, and 3.7x faster primer application.
• Mimaki JFX200-2513 EX Large Format UV LED Flatbed Printer Large format UV-LED flatbed inkjet printer with 2.5 x 1.3m printing area, handling substrates up to 50mm thickness. Maximum speed of 35 m²/h with 2.5D Texture Maker support for industrial printing on rigid materials.
• Mimaki UJ330H-160 Hybrid UV Printer 1.60m hybrid UV printer combining printing on both flexible rolls and rigid substrates. Uses ELS-170 UV LED inks, achieves maximum productivity of 14 m²/h with white ink, and handles substrates up to 50.8mm thick.
• Mimaki UJV200 Series UV Roll-to-Roll Printer UV roll-to-roll inkjet printers comprising UJV200-160 and UJV200-130 models. Features automatic dot adjustment system (DAS2), multi-layer printing with white and transparent inks, instant ink drying, and compatibility with heat-sensitive substrates.
• Mimaki UJV300DTF-75 UV-DTF Printer UV-DTF (Direct-to-Film) printer for creating transfers that apply only ink and adhesive layer. Achieves natural finish appearing directly printed onto objects. Enables decoration on curved surfaces with material compatibility across tools, signage, and household items.
• Mimaki Tiger600-1800TS High-Speed Sublimation Transfer Inkjet Printer Industrial dye-sublimation printer with 1.8m width and maximum speed of 550 m²/h. Designed for high-volume sportswear and textile production.
• Mimaki TS330-1600 Sublimation Transfer Inkjet Printer Sublimation transfer inkjet printer with 1.6m width and maximum speed of 135 m²/h. Available with fluorescent color options for creative textile applications.
• Mimaki CFX-2513 High-End Large-Format Flatbed Cutting Plotter Flatbed cutting plotter available in 2.5 × 1.3m, 3.1m, and 5.0m sizes. Maximum media thickness of 54mm, V-cut compatible, and class-leading processing speed of 100 cm/s.
• Mimaki CFL-605RT Compact Flatbed Cutting Plotter Compact flatbed cutting plotter supporting material sizes up to A2 extra (610 x 510mm). Features eccentric, tangential, and reciprocating cuttings and creasing functions. Designed for on-demand sample and package production.
• Mimaki CF3 Series Large Flatbed Cutting Plotter Large flatbed cutting plotters supporting media sizes up to 1.6m x 3.1m. Equipped with newly developed router head cutting up to 50mm thickness. Handles acrylic and aluminum composite panels with high accuracy.
• Mimaki 3DUJ-553 Full-Color 3D Printer Full-color material jetting 3D printer using UV-curable inkjet technology. Capable of reproducing over 10 million colors with voxel-level control for color accuracy. Used for anatomical models, art reproductions, and character goods.
• Mimaki 3DUJ-2207 Full-Color 3D Printer Full-color 3D printer capable of over 10 million colors. Used for producing miniature figures and collectable models with high color accuracy.
• Mimaki 3D Print Prep Pro Workflow Management Software Workflow management software for Mimaki 3D printers featuring lattice structure conversion functions, expanded data conversion support, and offline operation capability for data security.
• Mimaki Cloud Technology PICT (Cloud Printer Monitoring) Cloud-based printer status monitoring tool that visualizes operating status and performance of printers remotely on PC or mobile devices, supporting improvement of printing efficiency and operation management.
• Mimaki Application Assistant (MA2) Software Integration Management Software integration management tool that displays the list of all software compatible with Mimaki printers and enables management in optimal state, allowing seamless utilization of product updates and feature enhancements.
• Mimaki RasterLink7 RIP Software Professional RIP (Raster Image Processor) software for color management and print workflow. Supports numbering and variable data insertion printing.
• Mimaki FineCut9 Cutting Software Cutting software for Illustrator and CorelDRAW that enables design-to-cut workflow for vinyl cutters and cutting plotters.
• Mimaki Kebab HS Cylinder Printing Option 360-degree printing option for UV printers enabling printing on cylindrical products. Up to 3x faster productivity than previous models, supporting tapered materials.

Quantifiable outcome

• Raised printing up to 5mm thick - significantly exceeding conventional models
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature10 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, major and core.

• FESPA Global Print ExpoflagshipGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 May 2026Mimaki participates at FESPA Global Print Expo 2026 (May 19-22, Fira de Barcelona) showcasing customer-led innovation strategy through application-focused experience areas. Featured international tradeshow debut of UJ330H-160 hybrid UV printer and UJV200 Series.
• Media OnemajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 21 April 2026Media One appointed as exclusive U.S. distributor for Mimaki TX330 and TX330B textile pigment printing solutions. Partnership enables customers to streamline production, reduce water consumption, and achieve high-quality output across home décor, soft signage, and apparel applications. Agreement leverages Media One's over 10 years of experience in digital textile pigment printing.
• Digidelta AndalucíamajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 April 2026Digidelta Andalucía is Mimaki's exclusive distributor in Iberia (Spain and Portugal). Facilitated first combined installation in Iberia of JFX200-2513 EX UV flatbed printer and CFX-2513 cutting table at Diseños Metálicos Ferrum. Provides local sales support and customer relationship management.
• Hybrid ServicesmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2026Hybrid Services is the exclusive UK and Ireland distributor of Mimaki full-color 3D printing technologies. Partnership enabled Crewe Alexandra F.C. kit promotion campaign using Mimaki 3DUJ-2207 full-color 3D printer.
• Bompan TextilemajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2026Mimaki Bompan Textile S.r.l. serves as Mimaki's Italian importer specializing in textile printing solutions. Involved in collaboration with University of Florence for anatomical study using 3DUJ-553 3D printer. Provides specialized textile expertise for Italian market.
• LIV Golf / Cleeks Golf ClubflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Strategic collaboration for LIV Golf Art of Golf 2026 Collection. Mimaki 3D printed half-scale replicas of golf bags and produced limited run of exclusive collectable models showcased at 14 LIV Golf events. Project reflects artistic language and cultural context of tournament locations.
• Mimaki Application Assistant (MA2)coreTechnology or Integration · 1 October 2025Software integration management tool released simultaneously with UJF-7151 plusII e. Displays list of all software compatible with Mimaki printers and enables optimal software state management. Supports product updates and feature enhancements.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• HP Inc. Major incumbent in the same industrial/wide-format print category with HP DesignJet, PageWide XL, and Stitch textile lines, competing on scale, service network, and bundled software against Mimaki's portfolio.
• Epson: Incumbent in inkjet printing (SureColor series) with overlapping presence in dye-sublimation, signage, and textile, directly competitive with Mimaki's UV/roll-to-roll and dye-sublimation product lines.
• Konica Minolta: Incumbent in industrial/production printing (AccurioJet, Nassenger) competing with Mimaki in textile, label, and industrial print markets with broader IT services portfolio.
• EFI (Electronics For Imaging): Provider of digital inkjet printers (VUTEk, Nozomi, EFI Reggiani) and Fiery RIP/workflow software, directly competing with Mimaki in signage, textile, and packaging digital print, often combined with software bundles.
• Heidelberger Druckmaschinen: German incumbent in commercial/package printing equipment with digital printing (Versafire) that overlaps with Mimaki's packaging prototype and industrial print use cases.
• Canon: Broad incumbent in production and wide-format printing (imagePRESS, Colorado series, etc.) that competes with Mimaki in sign graphics, packaging prototyping, and industrial print segments.
• Ricoh: Diversified incumbent with industrial inkjet (Pro VC, Ri 2000/Ri 1000) in textile and direct-to-garment, competing with Mimaki's Tiger/TS and Tx series.

Emerging players

• Durst Group: Italian/German manufacturer of industrial inkjet systems (Alpha, Tau, Pictocer) for ceramics, textiles, and labels; competes with Mimaki in textile pigment and industrial digital printing, particularly in Europe.

Direct peers

• Roland DG: Closest direct peer: Japanese manufacturer of wide-format inkjet printers, UV flatbeds, hybrid printers, cutting plotters, and dental/3D milling, competing head-to-head with Mimaki across sign graphics, textile, and industrial print segments.
• Mutoh Holdings: Japanese peer focused on wide-format inkjet printers (eco-solvent, UV, dye-sublimation) and cutting plotters, with similar product positioning and comparable mid-market customer overlap with Mimaki.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance12 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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