ヤマックス List of Products and Services

Transfer marks are a decorative technology composed solely of an ink layer. It has been adopted in various industries, including automotive, motorcycle, and sports equipment manufacturers. 【Features】 ■ Achieves a sense of unity as if the design were directly applied to the product due to the absence of a substrate. ■ Capable of expressing multiple colors and gradients with the unique expressive power of printing. ■ Fits well on three-dimensional curves and uneven surfaces due to its thin coating. ■ Also fits soft materials such as fabric, leather, and sponge. *Product catalog can be downloaded from the related link.

• Other markings
• Special labels, etc.
• Nameplate

Yamax has created various original technologies since its founding, and this time we would like to introduce the development story of "Brilliant Silver" and "Cubee E"! Please take a look at the engineers' "insights"! For more details, please check the related links!

• Special labels, etc.
• Laser marker
• Nameplate

Multicolor display using backlit LEDs expressed with a single color LED and one printed sheet! We will introduce the background leading to the development and Yamax's strengths. For more details, please check the related link!

• Special labels, etc.
• Nameplate
• Other markings

I want to make my products stand out in store displays and exhibition booths! I want eye-catching effects! This is a recommended technology for those who feel this way. For more details, please check the related link!

• Special labels, etc.
• Nameplate
• Printing/Publishing

A must-see for those dealing with sealing seals, POP seals, and display labels! This is a new proposal that can solve the complexities on-site, such as the hassle of attaching, inventory management, and adjusting positions and display content for each material during the design phase, all with just one sticker! For more details, please check the related link!

• label
• Special labels, etc.
• Label printing

"I often hear about special printing, but what can it actually do?" "I want to know the basics first to see if it can be used for our products." For those who feel this way, we have summarized the types and characteristics of special printing, as well as the differences from regular printing, in an easy-to-understand manner. There are many techniques that can enhance the appeal of products, such as printing with scents, glowing prints, and textures that can be felt by touch. Please take a look for reference. For more details, check the related links!

• Printing/Publishing
• label
• Special labels, etc.

"IR (Infrared) transmission printing" is a special printing technology that allows near-infrared light to pass through while cutting visible light, enabling the creation of filters (nameplates). It has been adopted by home appliance manufacturers and indoor air conditioning equipment (for office and home use). Case studies of adoption by home appliance manufacturers are currently available in the catalog! 【Features】 ■ Not only can filters be created, but they can also be printed integrally with nameplates. ■ Capable of not just standard black, but also metallic (colored), white (colored), and graphic expressions. * However, white is subject to conditions, so separate consultation is required. ■ Compatible with a wide range of substrate materials and thicknesses. * Product catalogs can be downloaded from the related links.

• Printing/Publishing
• Nameplate
• Special labels, etc.

"IR (Infrared) Transmission Printing" is a special printing technology that allows near-infrared light to pass through while cutting visible light, enabling the creation of filters (nameplates). It has been adopted by home appliance manufacturers and indoor air conditioning equipment (for office and home use). Case studies of adoption by home appliance manufacturers are currently available in the catalog! 【Features】 - Not only can filters be produced, but they can also be printed integrally with nameplates. - Capable of not just standard black, but also metallic (colored), white (colored), and graphic expressions. * However, white is subject to conditions and requires separate consultation. - Compatible with a wide range of substrate materials and thicknesses. * Product catalogs can be downloaded from the related links.

• Nameplate
• Printing/Publishing
• Special labels, etc.

"Hybrid printing," which combines the strengths of screen printing and digital printing, is Yamax's original printing technology. With hybrid printing, we can offer products full of originality, and it is being utilized across a wide range of industries. We can accommodate 4-color separation designs and reproduce products with strong color specifications! This contributes to reducing initial costs due to changes in specifications and prototype evaluations! 【Features】 ■ Simultaneous reproduction of intricate patterns, photos, and illustrations, along with the ability to handle special colors. ■ No need for plate creation for anything other than special colors, resulting in no initial costs. ■ Capable of designing variable information (numbering, QR codes, etc.). *Product catalog can be downloaded from the related link.

• Printing/Publishing
• Nameplate

One of the major features of the "Color Change" is that it utilizes silk screen printing to switch the colors of LED lights, allowing for two types of displays in one space. Additionally, when turned off, it eliminates unnecessary displays. The LED light switching options are "red ⇔ green" and "red ⇔ blue." *Both glossy and matte types are available. 【Features】 ■ Space-saving ■ Compact design ■ Improved visibility ■ Cost reduction ■ Enhanced design quality ■ Increased work efficiency *Product catalog can be downloaded from the related link.

• Printing/Publishing
• Other markings
• Nameplate

POP+ is a POP seal that has a sealing function (virgin seal) due to its partial multilayer structure (cannot be reattached after peeling). Awarded the Invention Contribution Award at the 50th Invention Awards by the Japan Institute of Invention and Innovation!

• Label printing
• Printing/Publishing

"Kurukuru" is a mysterious 3D type of printing expression created using our original technology. It has been adopted in applications such as amusement machine decorations and ski wear emblems. 【Features】 ■ Special printing allows for the expression of three-dimensionality and depth in patterns ■ Differentiates from standard panels such as in-store POP displays *Product catalog can be downloaded from the related link.

• Nameplate
• Printing/Publishing

"Cubee E" is a metallic three-dimensional printing that expresses a metallic feel and three-dimensionality through printing. 【Features】 ■ Expresses texture on a flat film ■ No need for uneven shapes or special processing ■ Supports a wide variety of textures such as etching, grain, and embossing ■ Excellent weather resistance, suitable for outdoor use ■ Can be expressed through printing alone, allowing for cost reduction and small lot production *Product catalog can be downloaded from the related link.

• Printing/Publishing
• Nameplate

Thanks to your support, we are pleased to announce that our company has reached its 80th anniversary as of September 1st this year. We sincerely appreciate this achievement, which is entirely due to your patronage and support. Additionally, in celebration of our 80th anniversary, we have decided to refresh our corporate logo. The new logo is based on colors inspired by CMY, the fundamental colors of printing, symbolizing the unity of our customers, partner companies, and employees in promoting our business. Furthermore, by incorporating a speech bubble motif, we emphasize the importance of dialogue with all of you, aligning with your requests, and expressing our commitment to creating new value. Taking this opportunity, all employees will tighten their focus and strive to provide even better products, and we sincerely ask for your continued support and encouragement.

• Printing/Publishing

This will explain the digital printing water-based inkjet method in a conversation format between a professional operator and a new employee. It is a perfect basic guide for those aiming for the printing industry, new employees, and those who place orders with printing companies. You can download the [trial version column catalog] from the PDF download. You can download the [complete version column catalog] from the related links.

• Printing Machinery
• Printing/Publishing
• Inkjet printer

This will explain the UV inkjet method of digital printing in a conversation format between a professional operator and a new employee. It is a perfect basic guide for those aiming for the printing industry, new employees, and those placing orders with printing companies. You can download the "Trial Version Column Catalog" from the PDF download. You can download the "Complete Version Column Catalog" from the related links.

• Printing Machinery
• Printing/Publishing
• Inkjet printer

This will explain seal printing and offset printing in a conversation format between a professional operator and a new employee. It is a perfect basic guide for those aiming to enter the printing industry, new employees, and those who place orders with printing companies. You can download the "Trial Version Column Catalog" from the PDF download. You can download the "Complete Column Catalog" from the related links.

• Label printing
• Flexographic printing machines and technology
• Printing Machinery

The third installment of the printing history series! We will introduce the history of printing from 1945 to the present in three parts. In the third session, we will discuss the history of digital printing. You can download the [trial version column catalog] from the PDF download. You can download the [complete version column catalog] from the related links.

• Printing Machinery

The third installment of the printing history series! We will introduce the history of printing from 1945 to the present in three parts. In the second part, we will introduce two technologies that emerged from the 1970s to the 1980s: the "color scanner" and the "photo typesetter." You can download the [trial version column catalog] from the PDF download. You can download the [complete version column catalog] from the related links.

• Printing Machinery

This will explain silk screen printing in a conversation format between a professional operator and a new employee. It is a perfect basic guide for those aiming for the printing industry, new employees, and those who place orders with printing companies. You can download the [trial version column catalog] from the PDF download. You can download the [complete version column catalog] from the related links.

• Printing Machinery

Release paper, also known as a separator, generally refers to paper or film that covers the adhesive surface and is coated with a release agent for bonding purposes, but the role of release paper is not limited to that. This column explains the types and roles of release paper. It is a perfect basic guide for those aiming to enter the printing industry, new employees, and those placing orders with printing companies. You can download the "Trial Version Column Catalog" from the PDF download. The "Complete Version Column Catalog" can be downloaded from the related links.

• Printing Machinery
• Paper and pulp products

This will explain the resin plate/offset plate in a conversation format between a professional operator and a new employee. It is a perfect basic guide for those aiming to enter the printing industry, new employees, and those placing orders with printing companies. You can download the "Trial Version Column Catalog" from the PDF download. You can download the "Complete Version Column Catalog" from the related links.

• Printing Machinery

This will explain the screen version/gravure version in a conversation format between a professional operator and a new employee. It's a perfect ultra-basic guide for those aiming for the printing industry, new employees, and those who place orders with printing companies. You can download the "Trial Version Column Catalog" from the PDF download. You can download the "Complete Version Column Catalog" from the related links.

• Printing Machinery

"Control Shibo" is an original technology that controls the texture feel in printing. It allows for the adjustment of the texture feel and the expression of fine patterns. It is also possible to color the texture, providing a sense of luxury that differs from matte or glossy finishes.

• label
• Special labels, etc.
• Nameplate

"Embossed printing" is a technique that expresses texture and gloss through printing. It allows for the tactile sensation of texture to be represented in printing and can be applied to a wide range of materials. Since it is printing, there is a high degree of design freedom, and when combined with original printing techniques, it enhances the aesthetic appeal.

• label
• Special labels, etc.
• Nameplate

FLOP color is a printing technology that uses iridescent pearls to create vivid changes and strong impressions. Since it is a printing method, it allows for partial decorations and gradient expressions, and can be used on various materials.

• label
• Special labels, etc.
• Nameplate

Cubee P is a printing technology that expresses photographic and image patterns with a metallic three-dimensional effect. It conveys a sense of texture on a flat film, eliminating the need for special processing such as pressing molds or etching.

• Nameplate
• Special labels, etc.
• label

The third installment of the printing history series! We will introduce the history of printing from 1945 to the present in three parts. In the first installment, we will explain the evolution of printing plates. You can download the [sample column catalog] from the PDF download. You can download the [complete column catalog] from the related links.

• Printing/Publishing
• Printed Circuit Board
• label

"Cubee E" is a metallic three-dimensional printing that expresses a metallic feel and three-dimensionality through printing. 【Features】 ■ Expresses texture on a flat film ■ No need for embossed shapes or special processing ■ Supports a wide variety of textures such as etching, grain, and embossing ■ Excellent weather resistance, suitable for outdoor use ■ Can be expressed through printing alone, allowing for cost reduction and small lot production *Product catalog can be downloaded from the related link.

• Special labels, etc.
• Nameplate
• label

Transfer marks are a decorative technology composed solely of an ink layer. It has been adopted in various industries, including automotive, motorcycle, and sports equipment manufacturers. 【Features】 - Since it is substrate-free, it achieves a sense of unity as if the design were directly applied to the product. - With the expressive power unique to printing, it is possible to represent multiple colors and gradients. - The thin coating fits well on three-dimensional curves and uneven surfaces. - It also fits soft materials such as fabric, leather, and sponge. *Product catalogs can be downloaded from the related links.

• Special labels, etc.
• label
• Nameplate

"Cubee E+ Transparency" is a printing technology that incorporates a transparent function into metallic three-dimensional effects. - Expresses metallic three-dimensionality through printing. - The design changes when the LED light is turned off or on. - Allows for a variety of transparent colors when backlit. *Product catalogs can be downloaded from the related links.

• Nameplate
• Printing Machinery
• Other markings

A sticker designed for outdoor use with enhanced chip resistance, suitable for harsh environments. It flexibly conforms to resin parts on three-dimensional curved surfaces. Additionally, specifications can be designed with consideration for ease of application. *Product catalog can be downloaded from the related link.

• Sealing
• Special labels, etc.
• Nameplate

Variable labels are a technology that allows for different text and images to be printed on each individual piece through digital printing. It can be used to assign serial numbers or change the content of QR codes. *Product catalog can be downloaded from the related link.

• label
• Special labels, etc.
• 2D Code Reader

By making the label multi-layered, it becomes possible to display information in limited spaces. Features ■ Capable of displaying diverse information 　→ Allows for the inclusion of a lot of information on products with limited display space ■ Color printing on two layers is possible 　→ Useful for usage instructions, campaign information, etc. ■ We propose optimal specifications 　→ Please consult us regarding specifications such as adhesive and re-peelability *Product catalog can be downloaded from the related link.

• label
• Special labels, etc.
• Sealing

"IR (Infrared) transmission printing" is a special printing technology that allows the creation of filters (nameplates) that transmit near-infrared light while cutting visible light. It has been adopted by home appliance manufacturers and indoor air conditioning equipment (for office and home use). Case studies of adoption by home appliance manufacturers are currently available in the catalog! 【Features】 - Allows integrated printing not only for filters but also for nameplates. - Capable of not just standard black, but also metallic (colored) and white (colored). * However, white is subject to conditions and requires separate consultation. - Supports a wide range of material types and thicknesses. * Product catalogs can be downloaded from the related links.

• Other electronic parts

"IR (infrared) cut printing" allows for the creation of printed materials that transmit visible light while cutting specific wavelengths. It has been adopted by home appliance manufacturers and professional video camera operation departments. 【Features】 ■ Compatible with a wide range of substrate materials and thicknesses ■ Enables integrated printing not only on filters but also on nameplates ■ Suitable as an alternative to expensive materials such as filters for preventing misoperation in cameras *Product catalog can be downloaded from the related link.

• Special labels, etc.
• Sensors
• filter

Chijimi printing is a printing technology that has a diffusion effect when illuminated from within, resembling embossed processing. !POINT! - Unique design that sparkles and diffuses light - No special processing or molds are required; embossing effects can be achieved with printing alone - Can be expressed on a wide range of materials - Adds a sense of three-dimensionality and luxury to the design - Offers a wide selection of patterns and color combinations for chijimi *Product catalog can be downloaded from the related link.

• Nameplate
• Other optical parts

Real carbon is a printing expression that adds three-dimensionality and movement to carbon-patterned designs. !POINT! - Three-dimensional expression with depth (texture) - The design changes with light reflection - Options for glossiness and design selection *Product catalog can be downloaded from the related link.*

• Nameplate
• Special labels, etc.
• label

YM Bright is a special printing technology that stores light and emits high brightness in dark places. It uses high-performance phosphorescent ink, making it highly weather-resistant and suitable for outdoor applications. Additionally, unlike phosphorescent sheets, it can provide functionality precisely where needed. *Product catalog can be downloaded from the related link.

• Nameplate
• Special labels, etc.
• label

Brilliant Color is a special printing technology characterized by rich colors and a metallic feel. !POINT! - High mirror-like quality and metallic color expression - Compatible with a wide range of materials - Partial application is possible due to printing - Wide range of brightness and color tone adjustments available - Excellent weather resistance, suitable for outdoor use *Product catalog can be downloaded from the related link.

• Nameplate
• Special labels, etc.
• Interior parts

Kira Color is a printing technology that imparts a reflective effect that shines. Since the printing ink has reflective properties, it allows for point-like reflective embellishments. Additionally, we offer a variety of color variations. *You can download the product catalog from the related link.

• Nameplate
• Special labels, etc.
• label

Line Figure is a metallic three-dimensional printing technique that expresses hairline in printing. It is characterized by high freedom in materials and design due to its printing expression, allowing for adjustments in color tone and hairline representation. It can also be applied to curved surfaces. It is highly weather-resistant and can be used outdoors. *You can download the product catalog from the related link.*

• Nameplate
• Printing/Publishing

High-mat printing is a special printing technology that diffuses light with a dazzling effect. !POINT! - It allows for partial diffusion effects, not just for the entire design. - It can be combined with other decorative expressions, expanding the range of design possibilities. - Combining with glitter increases the dazzling effect when the lights are off. - It expresses a dazzling effect and diffusion that is not found in matte or crepe printing. - Compared to commercially available light diffusion films, cost reduction is expected. *Product catalogs can be downloaded from the related links.

• LED Module
• Lamps and light emitting devices
• Nameplate

When printed materials are illuminated with a light source such as LED, the light diffuses and creates a glare. This printing process enhances the design through light transmission and reflection. Since it uses printing ink, it can be applied selectively. It can be expected to enhance product decoration and create a unique appeal. *Product catalog can be downloaded from the related link.

• LED Module
• Nameplate
• Special labels, etc.

Metamo is a printing technology developed by Yamax Corporation that expresses intentional movement through special printing techniques. - The "Metamo" area changes as either the viewer's position or the object's position changes, altering the viewing angle. - By introducing changes, it is possible to add elements such as "movement" and "depth." - Since it is a printing process, it can also be applied selectively to specific areas. *Product catalog can be downloaded from the related links.

• Nameplate
• Special labels, etc.
• label