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This column is a must-read for those who want to review the cost of nameplates while maintaining the luxurious feel of metal!

We will be exhibiting at the "Decoration Technology Exhibition 2026" to be held on Friday, January 23, 2026. With the theme "Textures that Captivate the Eye and Heart," we will propose new value by balancing design and functionality through printing technology.

The Auto Color Award, hosted by the Japan Color Association (JAFCA), will honor the most attractive color designs in mobility this year. Yamax Corporation has sponsored the Auto Color Award 2025. Yamax Corporation will exhibit at the Technology Exhibition and Networking Event on December 13 (Saturday) from 13:30 to 15:00 in the Plaza Heisei 2nd floor foyer. We will showcase our excellent design and functional printed materials unique to Yamax, which conducts various printing in the mobility sector. We kindly invite everyone to come and visit us.

Words that seem similar but are surprisingly difficult to explain the differences between are "adhesive" and "sticky agent." I will explain the definitions of these two words and their respective characteristics!

We will be exhibiting at the "Monozukuri Partner Forum TECH LIVE Tokyo 2025" to be held on November 20 (Thursday) and 21 (Friday), 2025. With the theme of "Mirror-like feel despite being printed, three-dimensional feel despite being flat," we will propose new design possibilities through printing technology.

Yamax is updating columns daily! Please take a look at our diverse range of columns, including explanations of printing terminology, the history of printing, and behind-the-scenes stories of original technology development!

We would like to express our sincere gratitude for your exceptional support. Thanks to you, Yamax Corporation has reached its 80th anniversary this year. This achievement is entirely due to your support, and we are truly grateful. On this milestone, we have refreshed our corporate logo. The new logo is based on the fundamental colors of printing, CMYK, and symbolizes "the unity of customers, partner companies, and employees in promoting our business." The speech bubble motif expresses our commitment to "creating new value while valuing dialogue with everyone." The new logo will be gradually introduced across various media starting September 1, 2025. During the transition period, both the old and new logos may be used concurrently, and we kindly ask for your understanding in this matter. Taking this opportunity, all our employees will strive even harder to meet your expectations. We look forward to your continued support.

We have published a brochure for the metallic texture 3D printing【Cubee E Thin Type】on our company website. By using a thin substrate, we have improved the adherence to the surface while maintaining the metallic 3D effect of Cubee E. For more details, please refer to the related link.

This explains the general definitions and the definitions by the design manufacturer Yamax regarding the distinctions between the words "seal," "label," and "sticker," which are used casually.

Among the UL standards, we will explain UL969, which applies to the "Marking and Labeling System." We also provide an explanation of the basics of UL, making this article recommended for those who may wonder, "What is UL in the first place?"

We will be exhibiting at "Manufacturing 2025: Realizing Value-Added Design" to be held on Thursday, May 29, 2025. With the theme of "Mirror-like feel despite being printed, three-dimensional feel despite being flat," we will propose new design qualities through printing technology. On the day of the event, we will primarily showcase our original technology, the metallic three-dimensional printing "Cubee Series." We have prepared intriguing samples that embody the theme of "Mirror-like feel despite being printed, three-dimensional feel despite being flat," so please come and see the actual products for yourself. Here is the application form! https://special.nikkeibp.co.jp/atclh/NXT/25/id2025/summery/

The removable functional seal "POP+" has received the Invention Contribution Award at the 50th Invention Awards organized by the Japan Institute of Invention and Innovation and the Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun. This patented product from our company can be used for POP seals and multilayer labels that have the functionality of a virgin seal due to its partial multilayer structure (non-reusable after peeling). *This marks Yamax's second award at the Invention Awards, following last year's Encouragement Award for the decorative infrared transmission filter "IR-G" at the 49th Invention Awards.

We introduce the water-based inkjet method of digital printing from our company introduction column "Basic Knowledge of Printing" series! For more details, please check the "Related Links."

We will introduce the UV inkjet method of digital printing from our company introduction column series "Basic Knowledge of Printing"! For more details, please check the "Related Links."

From our company introduction column "Basic Knowledge of Printing" series, we will introduce the printing methods of seal printing and offset printing! For more details, please check the "Related Links."

We will be exhibiting at the "Surface Treatment Technology Exhibition 2025" to be held on March 7, 2025 (Friday). Under the theme of "Realizing high added value through design + functionality with printing technology," we will propose new value by balancing aesthetics and functionality through printing technology. On the day of the event, we will have a variety of samples that may make you wonder, "Is this really printing?" including our representative original print "Cubee E (metallic three-dimensional printing)," the expression "Cubee P" that resembles etched processing, and surface matte treatments. We invite you to visit us and see the actual products. Here is the application form: https://www.sansokan.jp/events/eve_detail.san?H_A_NO=45509