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DIMENSE™ and Structure Printing

DIMENSE™ and Structure Printing: The Cutting Edge of Dimensional Digital Print
Digital printing has evolved dramatically over the past decade, but one challenge has remained constant: how to move beyond flat surfaces and bring true physical dimension into printed design. DIMENSE™ and Structure Printing represent a breakthrough answer to that challenge. By combining high-resolution digital imagery with digitally controlled embossing in a single, seamless process, DIMENSE™ transforms print from something you simply see into something you can feel.
At its core, DIMENSE™ technology does exactly what its name implies—it dimenses digital printing. This pioneering system makes it possible to print unique, non-repeating embossing simultaneously with full-color digital printing, at virtually any size. Structure and image can align perfectly, enhancing realism and depth, or they can be intentionally contrasted to create bold, artistic effects. The result is complete creative freedom for designers and brands seeking to push beyond the limits of traditional surface decoration.
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What Makes DIMENSE™ Different?
Traditional embossing methods rely on mechanical rollers, molds, or post-production processes. These techniques limit designers to repeating patterns, fixed textures, long setup times, and high tooling costs. DIMENSE™ changes the rules entirely.
DIMENSE™ is a fully digital, on-demand structure printing technology. Instead of using physical embossing tools, structure is created digitally during the printing process itself. This means:
- No repeating embossing patterns
- No mechanical molds or rollers
- No separation between printing and embossing
- No creative constraints tied to tooling
Every print can be unique. Every texture can be custom. Every surface becomes a canvas for both visual and tactile design.
To achieve this, DG DIMENSE offers a complete, integrated solution that includes the Dimensor S printer, specially developed DIMENSE media, and water-based latex inks. Each component is engineered to work together, delivering consistent, high-quality results that redefine what digital printing can be.
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Understanding Structure Printing
Structure printing refers to the creation of raised and textured surfaces that add physical depth to printed materials. With DIMENSE™, structure is not an afterthought—it is a core design element.
Because both the image and the structure are digitally controlled, designers can decide exactly where texture appears, how high it rises, and how it interacts with the visual content. Structure can:
- Follow the printed image precisely (such as wood grain aligning with a plank image)
- Accentuate typography, logos, or patterns
- Add subtle tactile depth or dramatic, sculptural relief
- Exist independently of the printed image for artistic contrast
This flexibility allows designers to create experiences that engage not just the eyes, but also the sense of touch—something flat printing can never achieve.

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DIMENSE™ Media: The Foundation of Dimensional Printing
One of the key elements that places DIMENSE™ at the edge of dimensional printing is its specialized media portfolio. DIMENSE media is engineered with a heat-reactive layer that expands when exposed to controlled heat inside the Dimensor S printer. This expansion is what creates the raised structure on the surface.
Unlike traditional substrates, DIMENSE media is designed specifically for structure printing, offering reliability, precision, and durability.
Types of DIMENSE™ Media
DIMENSE media is available in several variations, each tailored for different applications and design goals:
DIMENSE Wallpaper Media
Designed for interior environments, this media is ideal for residential, commercial, and hospitality spaces. It allows for realistic textures such as fabric, stone, leather, or organic patterns, making walls more immersive and expressive.
DIMENSE Decorative Media
Used for feature walls, panels, retail displays, and branded interiors, decorative media supports deeper textures and bold dimensional effects. It is perfect for creating statement surfaces that demand attention.
DIMENSE Custom and Specialty Media
DG DIMENSE continues to develop new media options to expand the technology into additional markets and applications. These specialty materials enable experimentation with new textures, finishes, and functional surfaces.
Each type of media is optimized to ensure predictable expansion, sharp structural detail, and long-term performance.
Water-Based Latex Inks: Color Meets Responsibility
DIMENSE™ structure printing uses water-based latex inks, combining vibrant color reproduction with sustainability and safety. These inks are:
- Environmentally responsible
- Odorless and suitable for indoor use
- Durable and scratch-resistant
- Flexible, allowing them to move with the expanding media
The inks integrate seamlessly with the dimensional surface, ensuring that color fidelity is maintained even across raised textures and complex structures. This combination of performance and sustainability aligns perfectly with modern design and production values.

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The Dimensor S Printer: Precision at the Core
The Dimensor S printer is the technological heart of the DIMENSE™ system. Designed specifically for dimensional printing, it precisely controls heat, ink application, and material behavior to produce consistent, repeatable results.
Key capabilities include:
- Digital control of embossing height and placement
- Seamless alignment between image and structure
- Support for large-format, high-resolution output
- Efficient workflows with minimal waste
Because everything is digitally driven, designers and print providers can move quickly from concept to production without sacrificing quality or creativity.
Applications Across Industries
DIMENSE™ and structure printing are redefining surface design across a wide range of industries:
Interior Design & Architecture
From luxury residences to commercial interiors, DIMENSE™ enables textured walls and panels that elevate spaces without heavy materials or complex construction.
Hospitality
Hotels, restaurants, and resorts benefit from custom textures that reinforce atmosphere and branding while remaining durable and easy to maintain.
Retail & Brand Environments
Tactile surfaces increase engagement and memorability. DIMENSE™ allows brands to integrate identity, texture, and storytelling directly into physical spaces.
Exhibitions & Events
Structure printing creates high-impact visuals that stand out in crowded environments, drawing people in and inviting interaction.
DIMENSE™ at the Edge of Dimensional Printing
DIMENSE™ is not simply an incremental improvement—it represents a fundamental shift in how surfaces are designed and produced. By removing mechanical limitations and enabling digital control of texture, DIMENSE™ sits at the forefront of dimensional digital printing.
This edge is defined by:
- Infinite design variability
- Mass customization without added cost
- Rapid prototyping and short production runs
- Seamless scalability from one piece to thousands
As markets demand more personalized, immersive, and experiential environments, DIMENSE™ provides the tools to meet those expectations.
DG DIMENSE and Roland DG: A Shared Vision for the Future
DG DIMENSE is part of Roland DG Corporation, a global leader in digital printing technology. The company’s mission is to continue advancing sustainable technologies for the wallpaper and digital printing industries.
The focus remains on DIMENSE™ and Ecodeco™ technologies, combining:
- Ink and media expertise from VEIKA
- Printer development know-how from Roland DG
Roland DG and VEIKA have maintained a strong business partnership since 2015. The creation of DG DIMENSE as a joint venture accelerates the development of DIMENSE™ technology, enabling new effects, new applications, and expansion into additional markets. At the same time, it supports the development and production of Ecodeco™, a sustainable material for the traditional wallpaper industry.
The Future of Printed Surfaces
DIMENSE™ and structure printing mark the beginning of a new era in digital print—one where surfaces are no longer flat, repetitive, or limited by tooling. Instead, they are expressive, tactile, sustainable, and fully customizable.
As designers and brands seek deeper connections with audiences, DIMENSE™ provides a powerful platform for creativity, innovation, and differentiation. It is not just the future of printing—it is the future of how we experience surfaces themselves.
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DIMENSE™ Media Types: Texture, Finish, and Creative Possibility
What truly sets DIMENSE™ apart at the forefront of dimensional printing is not only the technology behind the Dimensor S printer, but the diverse and innovative range of DIMENSE™ media engineered specifically for structure printing. Each media type is designed to respond predictably to heat activation, allowing controlled expansion and crisp embossing while delivering distinct visual finishes. This combination of texture and surface character enables designers to create dimensional prints that are both tactile and visually sophisticated.
DIMENSE™ media transforms printed surfaces into expressive design elements, offering finishes that range from understated and elegant to bold and iridescent. Whether the goal is subtle texture, reflective brilliance, or dramatic color-shifting effects, the DIMENSE™ media portfolio provides unmatched creative flexibility.
DIMENSE™ Matte Plus
Matte Plus is the most versatile and widely used DIMENSE™ media, serving as the foundation for countless applications. Its smooth, non-reflective surface allows textures to take center stage without distraction, making it ideal for designs where structure and form are the primary focus.
This media excels at reproducing natural textures such as fabric, plaster, stone, wood grain, and organic patterns. Because of its neutral finish, Matte Plus is often chosen for interior wallcoverings, architectural surfaces, and branded environments where a refined, modern aesthetic is desired. The matte surface enhances realism, allowing light to interact with the raised structure rather than reflecting off the print.
Matte Plus is particularly well suited for projects where designers want dimensional depth that feels integrated and timeless rather than decorative or flashy.
DIMENSE™ Pearlescent
Pearlescent DIMENSE™ media introduces a soft, elegant shimmer that interacts beautifully with dimensional textures. This media reflects light gently, creating a sense of movement and sophistication as the viewer changes perspective.
When combined with structure printing, the pearlescent finish enhances raised areas with subtle highlights, adding depth and visual richness without overpowering the design. This makes it an excellent choice for luxury interiors, hospitality spaces, and decorative wall applications where a refined atmosphere is essential.
Pearlescent media is often used to elevate abstract patterns, flowing forms, and organic textures, giving surfaces a luminous quality that feels premium and immersive.
DIMENSE™ Silver
Silver DIMENSE™ media brings a bold, contemporary edge to dimensional printing. Its metallic base reflects light more strongly than pearlescent media, creating high contrast between raised and flat areas.
When structure is applied, silver media emphasizes the geometry and depth of the embossing, making textures appear sharper and more dramatic. This media is particularly effective for modern interiors, retail environments, exhibitions, and feature walls where visual impact is key.
Designers frequently use silver DIMENSE™ media to create industrial, futuristic, or architectural effects, as well as to highlight typography, logos, and graphic patterns with striking dimensional presence.
DIMENSE™ Gold
Gold DIMENSE™ media delivers warmth, luxury, and visual richness. The metallic gold surface interacts with embossed structures to produce surfaces that feel opulent and tactile at the same time.
This media is often selected for high-end hospitality spaces, premium retail environments, statement walls, and decorative panels where elegance and prestige are part of the brand story. Raised textures catch the light differently across the gold surface, creating dynamic highlights and shadows that enhance depth and craftsmanship.
Gold DIMENSE™ media is ideal for designs that aim to evoke exclusivity, heritage, or artistic sophistication while fully leveraging the power of dimensional printing.
DIMENSE™ Chameleon
Chameleon DIMENSE™ media represents one of the most visually striking options in the portfolio. This advanced media features a color-shifting surface that changes hue depending on the viewing angle and lighting conditions.
When combined with structure printing, the effect becomes even more dramatic. Raised textures interact with light in multiple directions, creating a constantly evolving visual experience. This makes Chameleon media especially compelling for experiential spaces, exhibitions, brand installations, and artistic applications.
Chameleon DIMENSE™ media is often used where designers want to surprise, engage, and captivate viewers—turning walls and surfaces into living, dynamic elements that shift throughout the day.
DIMENSE™ Plus
DIMENSE™ Plus media is engineered for applications that demand enhanced performance and durability while still delivering exceptional dimensional effects. It supports deeper embossing and more pronounced textures, making it ideal for high-impact surfaces and commercial environments.
This media is well suited for feature walls, retail displays, hospitality spaces, and areas with higher traffic where long-term durability is essential. DIMENSE™ Plus maintains excellent dimensional stability and color performance while allowing designers to push texture depth further.
By combining robustness with creative flexibility, DIMENSE™ Plus expands the reach of structure printing into more demanding real-world applications.
Media as a Creative Tool, Not a Limitation
Unlike traditional materials that lock designers into fixed finishes and repeating patterns, DIMENSE™ media acts as a creative extension of the digital design process. Each media type responds predictably to heat activation, allowing designers to explore how texture, light, color, and material interact in three dimensions.
Because structure and image are digitally controlled, media choice becomes a strategic design decision—one that enhances storytelling, brand identity, and spatial experience.
DIMENSE™ Media and the Future of Dimensional Printing
The expanding DIMENSE™ media portfolio reinforces DG DIMENSE’s position at the leading edge of dimensional printing. As new media types and finishes continue to be developed, designers gain even more freedom to experiment with texture, reflectivity, and depth.
Combined with the Dimensor S printer and water-based latex inks, DIMENSE™ media enables a future where printed surfaces are no longer static or flat, but immersive, tactile, and emotionally engaging.
DIMENSE™ does not simply add texture to print—it redefines what a printed surface can be.
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DIMENSE™ Suede
Suede DIMENSE™ media introduces a soft, velvety surface quality that brings warmth, comfort, and understated luxury to dimensional printing. Designed to evoke the tactile richness of suede or brushed textile surfaces, this media adds a sensory layer that invites touch while maintaining a refined visual appearance.
When combined with DIMENSE™ structure printing, Suede media enhances raised textures with a gentle diffusion of light rather than sharp reflection. This creates a calm, elegant depth where embossing feels integrated and organic, rather than bold or metallic. The result is a dimensional surface that feels crafted, sophisticated, and inherently human.
Suede DIMENSE™ media is especially effective for applications where atmosphere and emotional connection are paramount. In hospitality environments such as hotels, lounges, and restaurants, it contributes to a sense of comfort and intimacy. In residential interiors, it brings warmth and softness to feature walls and decorative panels. In branded spaces, it conveys premium quality without visual excess.
This media pairs beautifully with organic patterns, flowing forms, typography, and subtle relief structures. The suede-like finish reduces glare, allowing dimensional details to be experienced through touch and shadow rather than shine. Designers often choose Suede DIMENSE™ media when they want texture to feel natural, tactile, and quietly luxurious.
By expanding dimensional printing into softer, more textile-inspired surfaces, Suede DIMENSE™ media demonstrates how DIMENSE™ technology goes beyond visual impact alone—creating printed environments that engage emotion, comfort, and sensory experience.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is structured printing?
Print that has shape or depth, such as boxes, pop-ups, Coroplast pieces, or dimensional displays.
Can I order a small batch?
Yes. Many structured products allow low minimums.
want to save a few bucks.
What if I don’t have a design?
We can create the layout, artwork, and dielines for you.
Do I need to provide a dyeline?
Not necessary. We can build one.
Which industries use structured printing?
Education, healthcare, retail, tech, corporate, and nonprofit organizations.
Why does structured printing work so well?
It gets touched, opened, explored, and often kept, which increases engagement.
How quickly can I get my order?
Most orders are ready within a few business days, with one-day Texas delivery.

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