You’re Invited to our second annual Mimaki Microfactory® Digital Textile event!
As the global leader in textile printing, we’re hosting an exclusive event designed to bring the entire industry together. Join us for a day of insightful panel discussions featuring customer testimonials and the biggest names in sign and graphics, apparel, home textiles, and high-volume sublimation. Learn about the latest innovations, see live demonstrations, and explore end-to-end solutions tailored to your business needs. This is an opportunity you won’t want to miss!
Register: HERE or below!
Schedule
9:00-10:00: Meet & Greet
10:00 AM – 10:45 AM: Panel Discussion: High-Volume Dye Sublimation Printing
Overview: Explore high-volume dye sublimation printing with experts from sportswear manufacturing, web-to-print, color management, and media supply. Panelists will share market trends, growth strategies, and scalable solutions for businesses in today’s evolving industry.
Panel Speakers:
- Moderator: Mimaki USA, Victoria Harris, Snr. Textile Specialist
Intro. into high-volume dye sublimation printing and its significance in the industry
- Beaver Paper, Tobias Sternbeck, CEO
Innovations in dye sublimation media to meet industry needs. - LR Threads, Jonathan Gautschi, Owner
Insights in scaling production in web-to-print B2B & DTC channels. - Top Value Fabrics, Samantha Marion, Sales Director, Apparel & Home Décor
Selecting the right fabrics and staying on top of current fabric trends can enhance product offerings and stimulate business growth. - Pattern Room, Julia Watts, CEO
Integration of online pattern catalogue can streamline design process for printers and sportswear manufacturers, enabling increased speed to market. - Sublimation House, Josh Mejia, Owner
Insights in custom wholesale sublimation, highlighting strategies for high-quality apparel production and local manufacturing to drive industry growth. - Color Casters, Shelby Sapusek, Consultant & CMO
The importance of color management processes for consistent results. - Fisher Textiles, Chris Jaring, District Sales Manager
Advancements in textiles and insight on quick responses to market demands to support just-in-time manufacturing requirements.
10:45 AM – 11:15 AM: Panel Discussion: TRAPIS Pigment Transfer Printing – The Future of Sustainable Textile Manufacturing
Overview: Explore Pigment Transfer Printing, a 2-step waterless process for printing on all fabric types without pre-treatment. Industry leaders will discuss sustainable innovations and real-world case studies, providing insights for businesses to adopt eco-friendly printing technologies for a sustainable future.
Panel Speakers:
- Moderator: Mimaki USA, Victoria Harris, Snr. Textile Specialist
Introduction to Pigment Transfer Printing, its sustainable benefits, & industry impact
- Coldenhove, Gijsbert Harmsen, Snr. Sales Executive
Sustainable advancements in transfer paper technology.
- Coldenhove, Margo Montoya, Sr Account Manager North America
Insights into NA market trends and Pigment Transfer Printing’s potential for growth.
- Greentex Fabrics, Drew Fields, National Sales Director
Advancements in environmentally sustainable fabric production.
- Klieverik, Jorg Schuurman, Sales & Marketing Manager
Innovation of finishing technologies for pigment transfer printing to reduce environmental impact and expand business capabilities.
- Photo Center 3D, Hector Brotons Briva, COO
Practical benefits of integrating roll-to-roll Web to print solutions into print business.
- Ergosoft, Chris Des Biens, Business Unit Manager NA
Innovations in RIP software for streamlined color management and web-to-print solutions.
- LA Print Lab, Jon Gintzler, Owner
Pigment Transfer Printing to enhance fabric versatility and maintain high quality, while also sharing insights and opportunity on scaling sustainable printing operations locally.
11:30 – 12:00: Breakout Session: Meet customers at your booths.
12:15 – 1:00: Lunch
1:00 – 1:30: Complete Workflow Segment (Onstage Presentations)
1:30- 2:00: Software: Preflight, Color Control, Calibration, Verification
- Web-to-Print: Cloudlabs
- RIP Software: Print Factory, Onyx
- Color Calibration: Barbieri
- Color Expert Services: Alder Color, ColorBase
2:00 – 2:30: Hardware & Media: Printers, Paper, Textiles, Calendar Press
- Printers: TS330-3200DS, TS330-1600, Tiger600-1800TS, TRAPIS, UJV55, UCJV330
- Transfer Paper: Beaver, Neenah/Coldenhove
- Textiles: Aberdeen, Berger USA, Ufabrik (UV Focus)
- Calendar Press: Klieverik, Monti Antonio
2:30 – 3:00: Finishing Hardware & Displays: Cutting, Sewing, Frames
- Cutters: Mimaki CFX Series, Fastsewn, Matic
- Sewing: Miller, Matic, Fastsewn
- Frames & Displays: Discount LED Frames, Xcel
3:00 – 3:15: Direct to Film:
- ImageMill interview
- Forever DTF Specialty Films Feature
3:15 PM – 5:00: Final Breakout Session with Wine & Cheese
*Note: Schedule is flexible, and session times may vary. A large monitor will be available for product visuals or videos.
When:
Wednesday, Oct. 30th
Mimaki Los Angeles Technology Center
150 W Walnut, Ste 100,
Gardena , CA 90248
