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Over the last twenty years, the ICN team has developed and patented many innovations in the pad printing and specialty printing marketplaces. We are in a constant quest for new, improved solutions and our list of achievements includes:


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Computer to plate equipment

Rotary Inkjet for Custom Water Bottles & Other Cylinders

Another unique offer - this time for the digital printing market!
The PromoJET is available with a groundbreaking add-on module - the Rotary Fixture, which turns this inkjet machine into a bottle printer. PromoJET-Rotary allows printing up to 360 degrees around cylinders. It is great for decorating stainless steel water bottles, metal and plastic pens, flashlights, drumsticks and more.   Learn More



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Cobalt Lasers - Computer to Plate Laser Systems for Pad Printing

Laser Plate Making is a relatively new technique for the pad printing industry. Inkcups Now engineers were the first to recognize the benefits of Laser Plate Making, such as enhanced plate quality and speedy production with repeatable results. ICN is proud to have pioneered the field and maintained a leading position in it. The line of Cobalt computer to plate lasers is designed to etch specialized laser plate material; in addition, Cobalt lasers are versatile industrial engraving machines. Cobalt lasers make high resolution plates in less than two minutes directly from your computer, without positives or chemicals – providing incredible time and cost savings!...   Learn More





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PromoJET - Direct-to-Part Inkjet Printer
for Promotional Products

Pad printing is still the most flexible method for printing on a wide variety of products with irregular surfaces. But we are already bringing amazing digital solutions to the promotional product industry!
Here is PromoJET inkjet printer - a great time-saving and cost-effective alternative to printing 4-color process, multicolor and gradients onto light-colored products. Setup is easy, image quality and durability is excellent. You can print your digital files directly onto multiple items up to 5 inches high...   Learn More




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Imperial & Cobalt plates - Laser Engravable Plates

Patent Pending

We offer revolutionary CO2 laser engravable Imperial Plates and YAG laser engravable Cobalt Plates. These plates were created for the use with Cobalt laser engravers. However, if you already have a CO2 or YAG laser system with advanced software, small spot size and quality power control, our patented laser plate material will enable you to enjoy the benefits of Laser Plate Making. Imperial and Cobalt plate material provides complete depth control and totally repeatable results; plates are ready in just a few minutes. There is no need for film positives or chemicals; the procedure is clean, fast and simple...   Learn More



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VersaCup - Universal Ink Cup

Patent # US 6,626,100 B2

VersaCup is a magnetic ink cup that can be utilized on nearly every sealed cup pad printing machine. It suits Inkcups Now, Trans Tech, Tampoprint, Autoroll, Comec, Imtran, Kent, Pad Print Machinery, Morelock, Teca, Markem, Tosh and other pad printers and is a practical alternative to expensive dedicated ink cups. Since its invention by Inkcups Now engineers, VersaCup remains an unmatched product commented to reduce inventory costs, simplify changeovers and improve productivity...   Learn More


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Exerflex printing pad

Everflex Printing Pad

After two years of development, Inkcups Now introduced EverFlex printing pad material. This specialty silicone was formulated specifically for the rigors of the promotional products industry. It is able to break-in quickly, has extreme abrasion and cut resistance and provides flexibility for printing many different ink types (with or without hardener) avoiding “pad burn in...”   Learn More
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