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Did you know the world uses 500 billion plastic cups every year? Companies as big as Starbucks and Dunkin Donuts and as small as the local coffee shop rely on plastic cups to caffeinate the public. Downtown tea shops rely on plastic cups to concoct delightful varieties of tea, milk, ice, and tapioca pearls for

When it comes to primer, there are three main methods: wipe, sprayable, and the increasingly popular- jettable. But what does that really mean? What is the difference between a primer that is sprayed on versus a primer that is jetted? This article will explore the ins and outs of the jettable primer process as well

Two years ago Inkcups presented the Revolution® high-speed digital cylindrical printer . Today we present the Revolution® as a cylindrical printer for stadium cups, just as the engineers envisioned it. Stadium cups offer a fun option for advertising and sustainability when it comes to reusable cups. You can find stadium cups at sporting events, concerts,

Could print on demand for gifting give you an edge this upcoming holiday season? The on-going pandemic continues to put strain on retail as the global supply chain is still experiencing drastic delays. Offering print-on-demand opens doors to untapped customers looking for personalization and guaranteed delivery. Due to factory closures abroad and delayed cargo containers,

Direct-to-object printing has become a fast-growing force in packaging and product decoration. With studies showing that 80% of consumers are more likely to purchase from companies offering personalization, the demand for flexible, on-demand printing has never been greater. This printing method delivers key advantages that traditional label printing can’t always match, including greater design freedom,

Optimal UV ink adhesion all begins with the chosen substrate of choice. For instance, a glass pint glass will not have the same process as stainless-steel wine tumbler. Never fear, our specialists at Inkcups are happy to recommend the correct route for your substrate. After all, the substrate is the stepping stone for which ink

Given the flexibility of Inkcups’ line-up of cylindrical inkjet printers, breweries are now able to expand their product offerings and pair their printed seasonal or specialty cans or crowlers with a complementary pint glass, pilsner, growler, etc. Read more about these offerings in the latest edition of the The New Brewer!

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

Please note that as of April 2023 the X2® has been discontinued, please see the X5-T 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

When discussing printing techniques, many times the term ‘spot varnish’ is mentioned especially in reference to UV varnish printing. Spot varnish simply means that the artwork will highlight certain aspects of a design with a varnish layer.