Shizuoka University’s Hamamatsu Campus (Engineering and Informatics faculties) hosts the Shizuoka University Techno Festa every year as a way of showcasing the latest developments in technology and research to the local community. This year, Roland DG helped out with the fabrication workshop run by the Faculty of Informatics.
Digital Tools Inspire New Forms of Pottery
Hizen Yoshida pottery is a type of porcelain made in Ureshino City in Saga Prefecture, Japan, home to the famous Ureshino hot springs spa area. 224porcelain, one of the leading brands of Hizen Yoshida pottery, has been using Roland DG’s MDX-50 milling machine to bring traditional arts and crafts into the digital age.
Roland DG’s Joint Venture with Chinese Binder-jet 3D Printer Business Opens its Doors to New Markets
An opening ceremony was held on November 9, 2022 at Roland DG’s new joint venture, a binder-jet 3D printer business located in Jingdezhen city in Jiangxi province of China, one of the world’s leading ceramic and pottery production areas.
2022 Internship Program Hosted at Roland DG
Roland DG held an internship program from August to November 2022, geared for students majoring in science.
Roland DG’s Digital Printing Supports Student Formula SAE Teams
Formula SAE Japan (FSAEJ) is an all-inclusive monozukuri competition where students play the main role in planning, designing and constructing their very own formula-style racing car. Roland DG is sponsoring teams from The University of Tokyo and Shizuoka University by assisting with the production of racing car stickers and team uniforms.
Thailand Factory Celebrates Tenth Anniversary
Roland DG’s manufacturing subsidiary Roland Digital Group (Thailand) celebrated its tenth anniversary by holding a local ceremony on September 21, 2022.
Construction Begins on Roland DG’s New Headquarters
Roland DG headquarters in Shinmiyakoda, Hamamatsu in Shizuoka Prefecture will be relocated and consolidated to the Miyakoda Plant, where a new building is now under construction for scheduled completion in July 2023.
Shizuoka University Opens New Roland DG Lounge at Hamamatsu Campus
The refreshment space at the Faculty of Informatics at the Hamamatsu Campus of Shizuoka University has been officially named the “Roland DG Lounge,” a venue where students can catch up with others, work on their skills and explore their creativity.
Roland DG’s UV Printer Recreates Katsushika Hokusai’s Renowned Ceiling Painting
A ceiling painting by legendary Ukiyo-e artist Katsushika Hokusai has been digitally reproduced (as shown in the photo) in its original size using Roland DG’s UV printer. It was on display in the “Digital x Hokusai” Special Exhibition that ran until July 3, 2022 at NTT’s InterCommunication Center [ICC] Gallery A in Shinjuku, Tokyo.
Custom-milled Eyeglasses by JUN GINZA
We visited JUN GINZA, a store located in Ginza, Tokyo that uses Roland DG’s MDX-540 milling machine to produce custom-made eyeglasses.