Roland DG Provides Bristol Royal Hospital for Children Ward Makeover Using the TrueVIS AP-640 Resin Latex Printer

As part of a partnership with the Bristol Royal Hospital for Children, Roland DG has printed and applied vivid artwork using the TrueVIS AP-640 resin-latex printer, for use within three treatment rooms and the waiting area of the Neurophysiology Department. The ward sees thousands of young patients through the door each year for a range of investigations and treatments.

“At Grand Appeal, we are dedicated to saving the lives of sick children and supporting their families through difficult times. When Roland DG approached us with the offer to makeover spaces in our hospital, we couldn’t have said ‘yes’ faster! Bringing colour and light into the lives of unwell children will make such a difference in what can be dark times. We are thrilled with the results and have already seen a positive impact amongst patients” says, Anna Shepherd, Deputy Director from Grand Appeal, Bristol Royal Hospital for Children’s official charity.

Suitable for Sensitive Environments

Individuals spend 80-90% of their time indoors, where pollutant levels are often higher than those outside. This time is heightened for those spending time in hospital. Roland DG believes these statistics should not be ignored, particularly in places where health & recovery is of paramount importance.

The TrueVIS AP-640 is the Roland DG’s first ever resin-latex printer which is suitable for indoor applications in sensitive environments such as hospitals and schools. The TrueVIS Resin inks are GREENGUARD Gold certified, meaning they meet strict standards of low chemical emissions.

Creating an Escape

Children and their families can often attend the department for several hours at a time, under what can often be stressful circumstances. However, thanks to the TrueVIS AP-640’s capabilities, patients will now enter a bright, welcoming and age-appropriate space.

The artwork, created by local artist, Emily Twomey, channels a beautiful underwater theme, with vibrant colours and phrases that aim to tackle worry, offering escapism for patients.

The Power of Colour

Colour has the power to contribute positively to creating an environment in which individuals can feel comfortable and at ease, and this is particularly important with children and young patients.

The highly concentrated colour pigmentation of the TrueVIS AP-640 printer allows heavier saturation than conventional resin inks for optimum impact on many applications including paper, fabric, canvas, wallpaper, non-PVC materials and other media. Additionally, the True Rich Colour preset takes full advantage of the high colour saturation of new TrueVIS Ink to maximise vibrancy. The makeover is set to give the department a new lease of life.

Redefining Resin Printing

The TrueVIS AP-640 redefines resin printing and uses advanced machine features to optimise colour reproduction to a wide range of applications. Roland DG is also providing makeovers to leading paediatric hospitals across Europe this year, helping to brighten spaces and showcase the power of colour.

“We, at Roland, are immensely proud to be able to work with Bristol Royal Hospital for Children, not only as our neighbour but as a valued contributor to the local community in Bristol. We understand the importance of colour for children - particularly in aiding those who are unwell or recovering - and we wanted to help make a difference in any way we could. We’re always looking for new opportunities to implement our technology to create real impact, so to be able to give to such a worthwhile cause has been incredibly rewarding”, said Lauren Swinnerton, Head of Marketing Communications and Brand EMEA at Roland DG