Your Weekly Rundown of Large Format Printing News [Week 13, 2025]
Welcome back to Printing TLDR, where we round up the latest innovations, product launches, and big ideas in large format printing—delivered in under 5 minutes ⏱️.
This week, we’ve got everything from AI workshops and workflow automation to UV flatbeds and adhesive tech that sticks to just about anything. Let’s roll!
Benchtop Beast: Roland Unveils Compact UV Powerhouse
Rundown:
Roland DGA has introduced the VersaOBJECT MO-180, a benchtop UV flatbed printer for rigid and 3D objects up to 8 inches tall. With dual printheads, vibrant EUV5 inks, a rotary axis option, and a sleek touchscreen interface, it's a small printer with serious pro-level power.
Key takeaways:
Prints on curved and rigid items, up to 8" thick
Includes Gloss, Red, Orange, and Primer ink options
Works with VersaWorks 7 and Roland DG Connect
Why it matters:
Ideal for small-batch production, personalization, and industrial prototyping, the MO-180 helps shops scale up without giving up space or quality.