Since 2001 Inkcups has been growing to become the global leader we are today. We’ve been creating new technology and ideas that breathe new life into the specialty printing industry, redefining the term “Innovation”. We are proud of where we came from and look forward to our future.
The Beginning
Out of his house, Ben Adner sells only his patented universal ink cup and ceramic rings.
20 Locust St.
The company moves from the house to a larger location at 20 Locust Street, Danvers.
Sapphire® Ink
Inkcups Now becomes the exclusive North American distributor for Sericom Inks – a premier global ink line.
The Team Expands
The team celebrates with an offsite outing.
The Cobalt 1000
Inkcups Now introduces the Cobalt 1000 laser for etching pad printing plates and forever changes the plate-making industry.
The Tagless Revolution
Inkcups Now introduces the B100 tagless solution and changes the way tags are applied to garments forever.
Digital Printing Begins
Inkcups introduces a solvent-based inkjet printer for small promotional items. To further expand its inkjet portfolio, Inkcups becomes a Certified Mimaki Distributor.
Global Expansion
Inkcups Now goes global – setting up sales offices in Central America and Mexico.
The XJET
Inkcups Now introduces disruptive technology – the Xjet conveyorized industrial inkjet printer. We patented the XJET with a proprietary loading mechanism unlike anything else on the market, allowing for quick loading while the machine is actively printing.
The Move
Inkcups Now moves their HQ and main production facility to 310 Andover St. to expand operations.
The Laser Revolution
Inkcups Now secures its position as the global leader in laser plate-making by developing and patenting two new low-cost lasers.
The Helix®
Inkcups develops the groundbreaking Helix® inkjet machine for cylinders – the first of its kind. Built in the USA.
Brite Tagless
Inkcups patents Brite Tagless Technology – the ability to pad print white ink on dark fabrics.
Inkcups Rebrands
To fit their position as a global leader in an ever-changing market, Inkcups drops the “Now” and simplifies the name.
Faster Digital Machines
All Digital flatbed machines are upgraded to the latest head technology making them 4 times faster.
The Revolution® is Here.
Inkcups launches the Revolution®, high-speed digital cylinder printer.
The Double Helix®
Inkcups doubles the production volume of the Helix® with the Double Helix®.
Enter, the Helix 2.0
The Helix® line underwent significant upgrades and enhanced features, complete with a new look and the addition of new machine the Helix®+.
The First Compact Cylindrical Printer
Benchtop in design, the Helix® ONE stuns with full color CMYKW + Varnish prints on a wide range of cylindrical applications.
XJET Switch, Direct-to-Bag Printer
First of its kind, Inkcups launches the XJET Switch, a specialized UV flatbed for tote bags and hard goods.
MagiCoat® Mini
This scaled down version of the beloved full-size MagiCoat® Pre-Treatment system is perfect for companies with low to medium run SKUs.
Nano Pin Curing Technology
2024 was the year to eliminate stuffing! Thanks to Nano Pin Curing, forgo the cumbersome step of stuffing or filing clear vessels ahead of digitally printing. With Nano Pin Curing bask in longer print head lifespans, zero contamination and faster print speeds.
X5-T High Throw Digital UV Flatbed
Kicking off 2025 with high throw capabilities allowing the ever popular X5-T printer to throw ink distances up to 15mm. Perfect for digitally decorating uneven, stepped, or rounded surfaces.
Tagless Printers
Cylindrical Inkjet Printers
UV Flatbed Printers
Pad Printing Machines
Pretreatment Systems
Inkjet Printing Auxiliary
Laser Plate-Makers
Inkjet Printing Supplies
Pad Printing Supplies
Tagless Supplies