Ricoh Digital Micro Factory: Based On Sustainable Innovation In Garment Industry

On the afternoon of November 26th, the company's DMF, digital direct jet printing machine "RICOH Ri 100 (Le Ti)", "RICOH Ri 1000" and many showerheads were unveiled at the nineteenth Shanghai international textile industry exhibition held at Shanghai New International Expo Center, and new products were held in M2 conference hall. "RAMP-UP RICOH Apparel Manufacturer 's Partnership by Universal Platform universal platform for Ricoh garment manufacturers alliance" The first ceremony.

At the press conference, Morita Tetsuya, Minister of industry printing industry of Ricoh, Ltd., general manager of Ricoh (China) Investment Co., Ltd., general manager, Mio Yasuji Many high level leaders of the Li Guang Guang group went to the scene of the event.

Mio Yasuji, general manager of Ricoh (China) Investment Co., Ltd. After 83 years of comprehensive market deployment, Ricoh Group, with the impetus of the Import Expo this year, aims to cultivate China into a core market that keeps pace with OMI. At the same time, Ricoh will continue to develop the technology and experience in the printing field, and combine the concept of sustainable development with more professional and superior professional technology to develop more possibilities in the field of industrial printing.

Meanwhile, Morita Tetsuya, Minister of industry printing industry, Ltd. It is said that the important concept of DMF, which is proposed by Ricoh Group, is to solve the difficult problem of human environment from environmental protection and safety aspects. At the same time, Ricoh will create a global open business environment, so as to push forward the social issues related to water pollution, electricity consumption and inventory abandonment, and maintain a comfortable and safe living environment, which is a common social problem faced by human beings. The official announcement of the launching ceremony of the Consortium is officially launched.

In addition to attending the scene. Dong Yunli, deputy general manager of Nantong Sheng he Industrial Co., Ltd., Li Qun, Li Qun, general manager Long Weiping and general manager Long Weiping, general manager Long Weiping and assistant general manager of brother mechanical Commerce (Shanghai) Co., Ltd., Uehara Kimio, The above enterprises have indicated that they will join the alliance. In addition, 3 enterprises, including Hangzhou point stone Garments Co., Ltd., which have failed to attend this time, have confirmed their entry. At present, many enterprises are applying for the cooperation alliance.

Morita Tetsuya indicated at the meeting that the beta system would be tested for beta 1 and beta 2 from the first quarter of next year.

Ricoh Group announces its unremitting contribution to achieving the goal of SDGs sustainable development advocated by the United Nations. Today, the DMF digital micro factory vigorously launched is aimed at solving various social problems and providing new customer value with more and more garment market related personnel.

subsequently Morita Tetsuya The answers to a series of questions raised by the media in the field of new products have made the scene media have a more direct understanding of Ricoh Group's DMF concept. Morita Tetsuya said that China's various types of clothing products are highly developed. Therefore, the RAMP-UP alliance will face the global market that includes China. At the same time, for the scale of RAMP-UP alliance's business, Ricoh Group hopes to expand the DMF workflow cloud solution or the sales of textile printers. The goal is to reach about 10 billion yen in 2025. This shows that DMF will produce a series of significant social values, and will make the industry inkjet printing technology diversification, personalization, differentiation, multi type, small batch production become an industry trend.

In March 2019 this year, Ricoh Group entered into a cooperation agreement with Coloreel company, which could develop its own dyeing and dyeing on embroidery threads, and acquired LAC and ColorGATE companies, which greatly enhanced the software technology strength of Ricoh Group. At the same time, it made an important step for more actively promoting capital cooperation.

Ricoh Group in the nineteenth Shanghai International Textile Industry Exhibition on the digital printing machinery area W1D25 exhibition area of 96, divided into DMF area, component area, DTG area, around the DMF concept introduced, the main components of inkjet printer inkjet printer and ink, and commonly known as T-shirt printer DTG printer.

DMF area

In the DMF area, each section is displayed in accordance with the design - Printing - tailoring - sewing sequence, and the Japanese commentators wearing finished products explain the process and process on the spot, creating a gorgeous and lively atmosphere of interpretation.

Component area

Ricoh sprinkler: strong tolerance, good accuracy and high productivity.

Using gray level piezoelectric nozzle, variable ink droplet printing, the 2PT font can be clearly printed and the highest resolution is 1200dpi*600dpi. It can achieve small particle size and high precision printing. Large ink droplets can increase the printing speed and production efficiency through the highest 50kHz driving frequency. The nozzle is made of all steel, which is not easy to plug and is not easy to corrode. In addition, by using the stainless steel bonding technology independently developed by Ricoh, the ink compatibility is enhanced, and it can be compatible with all ink such as UV, water, solvent and so on. It is safe and environmental friendly, and its life is extended by more than two times. It can be printed directly on many kinds of materials. Besides the use of billboards, high production efficiency and high durability can also be achieved in textile production.

DTG area

RICOH Ri 1000: the real custom T-shirt printing machine, your clothing business intimate partner.

RICOH Ri 100 Lok digital direct jet printing machine: anytime, anywhere, everyone can play.

With its compact shape, specially designed for non professionals, the advanced direct injection technology can easily print the A4 format images to more than 50% cotton content (such as T-shirts, bags, socks, etc.) with excellent operability, safety and easy maintenance. It is very suitable for designers, shops, associations and consumers who pursue individuality and artistic taste.

TAweekly:

In your opinion, what are the differences between the Chinese clothing market and other global markets? What targeted measures will be provided according to the Chinese market?

Morita Tetsuya: For a long time, China is the world's garment factory. That is to say, China is ahead of other markets in terms of productivity and cost. Of course, the digital micro factory is not suitable for mass production of the same design. However, Ricoh proposed the concept of "digital micro factory" in today's most efficient market in the world, aiming to bring China's environmental protection system that can really achieve sustainable development. We believe this is huge.

TAweekly:

What do you think of the prospects of Ricoh digital micro plants in China? What is the performance of Ricoh's products in the Chinese market?

Morita Tetsuya: I mentioned just now that China is already a garment factory in the world. It is also the largest consumer and buyer of clothing in the world. At present, the idea we bring is the environmental protection system and business mode that conforms to the trend of domestic production and domestic consumption. Ricoh, as the manufacturer of industrial sprinklers, has been providing sprinkler service for garment manufacturers for a long time. Today, we are here as the manufacturer of the sprinkler, the manufacturer of ink, and the manufacturers of the whole system. We will work together with our partners to provide an environmental protection system.