DG DIMENSE Delivers Innovative Solutions from Lithuania to the World

08/30/2024　Corporate Activities, Digital Printing

We recently visited DG DIMENSE, a Lithuanian joint venture that has marked approximately nine months since its establishment in October 2023. (Click here for details of the founding ceremony.) 

This company offers a unique digital printing solution, DIMENSE, featuring three-dimensional embossing. We explored their headquarters which produces unique products, and experienced their gallery where the latest technology can be experienced firsthand.

Unique product development and manufacturing at the headquarters near Vilnius

DG DIMENSE’s headquarters is located in a lush area about 12 km from the center of Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania. The site features two buildings: an office and a factory where approximately 50 employees work in fields like research and development, sales and marketing, production, and design. From here, DG DIMENSE’s unique DIMENSE digital printing solution is distributed globally.

The office’s conference rooms and workspaces are decorated with wallpapers, art pieces, and building materials that utilize DIMENSE technology. These spaces feature works that combine color printing with embossing, use embossing in concrete molds, apply fabrics to embossed surfaces to create unique textures, and include glitter applied through digital printing. These designs demonstrate expressions that were previously difficult to achieve with conventional techniques.

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  DG DIMENSE’s headquarters and factory in a lush area

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  Various wallpapers decorating the conference room

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  A work combining embossing and color printing

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  Office walls decorated with embossed wallpapers

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  Fabric pressed onto embossing, creating a unique texture, with potential applications in wallpapers and furniture

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  A vibrant piece with glitter applied through digital printing

DIMENSE’s digital printing solution creates a three-dimensional effect

DG DIMENSE excels in chemical technology, developing and manufacturing environmentally friendly, PVC-free wallpaper materials and specialized inks. We toured the factory within DG DIMENSE’s headquarters where these products, inks, and various wallpaper materials are produced.

The DIMENSE solution uses special media that has the property of foaming when heated. The Dimensor S inkjet printer is equipped with structural ink (clear) and water-based ink (CMYK) to simultaneously create textured designs and color prints. After printing on the material, the printer’s on-board heater applies heat, causing the areas without structural ink to foam, thereby allowing for the simultaneous creation of textured designs and color printing.

The DIMENSE solution has been showcased at exhibitions worldwide, garnering significant attention. The technology expands the possibilities of digital printing, enabling designs that can be enjoyed both visually and tactilely through embossing effects. It is expected to be used in various fields, including wallpapers, interior decoration, posters, and art.

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  The Dimensor S inkjet printer

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  Environmentally friendly wallpaper materials manufactured in-house

Experience cutting-edge technology and design in the gallery

DG DIMENSE offers a wide range of wallpaper designs for general users, utilizing their printing technology. Their gallery in central Vilnius is located in a boutique-lined area, providing new interior design ideas to trend-conscious visitors. In the gallery, visitors can see and touch wallpapers featuring unique embossing, experiencing their texture and color firsthand. Digital printing allows for unique designs not bound by traditional repetitive patterns, and bold designs that take advantage of this feature are also on display.

The gallery regularly hosts workshops and events with designers and creators. Information is also shared through the website and social media platforms like Instagram and Facebook to spread the appeal far and wide.

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  The gallery in central Vilnius

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  Displayed wallpapers and graphic works, including a piece using embossing on a concrete mold (foreground)

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  Experience the textures and feel of the designs

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  The gallery showcasing a variety of wallpaper designs and colors

Expanding DIMENSE solutions worldwide

This visit reaffirmed the unique technology and potential of DIMENSE. Recently, the Embassy of Japan in Lithuania adopted DIMENSE for its wall decorations. Additionally, in July of this year, DG DIMENSE opened a gallery in Miami, actively expanding its presence outside of Lithuania. DG DIMENSE will continue to advance into new markets and drive technological innovation, leveraging the extensive global network of Roland DG Group to provide solutions to customers around the world.

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  Roland DG President Tanabe visited the DG DIMENSE headquarters in July.

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  Tanabe exchanged opinions with local staff on achievements and challenges since the establishment.

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  Observing the wall decorations at the Embassy of Japan in Lithuania and meeting Ambassador Tetsu Ozaki.

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  The wall decorations created through discussions between DG DIMENSE’s in-house designers and the embassy.

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  Building camaraderie with the DG DIMENSE team at the gallery.

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  The author with DG DIMENSE staff