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The pad printing process transfers a 2D design onto a 3D product by running a loaded ink cup over an etched plate which transfers the image to a pad then to the product. One of the first steps in the process is etching the plate. Plates can be etched by either fiber laser or CO2

A recent study showed the 80% of consumers are more likely to buy from a company that offers personalization. Direct-to-object printing hype began a few years back and has continued to gain momentum. In fact, Inkcups’ CEO Ben Adner spoke about direct-to-object printing back in 2017, but the concept is just as hot today. Watch

Hard hats are not a common item to find in the everyday home. In fact, hard hats appeal to a very limited amount of people. But for those that require the safety of a hard hat, it is an extremely important purchase. Hard hat printing is another way to diversify your product line. The rule

Shot glasses make for timeless souvenirs, gifts, and promotional items. One would be hard pressed to find a home without a shelf of miscellaneous shot glasses in the kitchen. However, gone are the days to pad print two color logos on shot glasses. Make way for inkjet printing for shot glasses. Drumroll please for the

New and installed machines can print on a range of small diameter vessels from shot glasses to cannabis containers.

Please note that as of April 2023 the X2® has been discontinued, please see the X5® EdiJet in its place.  Personalization for gifting and promotional items remains on the rise. To stay current, think outside the oven.  Step out of you comfort zone and differentiate your company by printing your logo with edible ink on

Print on demand candles are a great gift for friends and family. Currently, labels are printed and adhere to the candle, personalizing it for any occasion. While printed labels offer flexibility in design, the downsides include a clear seam in design, increase in materials used and the inability to reuse the vessel. The print on

One of the few industries to experience significant growth from the COVID-19 pandemic is e-commerce. As virtually everything has become digitized, people are spending more and more time on their computers, whether for work, doctor appointments, family gatherings or content streaming. The increase in screen time, as reported by many outlets, has directly increased consumer

Similar to the other design features in this series, tone on tone highlights the elements of the product itself.

UV inkjet ink for sports bottles needs to be flexible enough to bend and stretch with the movement of the bottle. If the UV ink is too rigid, the artwork will crack and easily scrap off the bottle. An ultra flexible ink is most needed in this situation.