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When it comes to pad printing, one of the essential components of the process is the printing plate that holds the artwork to be printed. There are two widely-used plate materials: laser engravable plates and photopolymer plates. Laser engraved plates are etched with either a CO2 or fiber laser, while photopolymer plates utilize UV light

Pad Printing of the Past While the primitive pad printing techniques of the 1800’s far from resemble the pad printing machines available in 2022, the primary function remains the same. Pad printers are made up of the same three primary components: the pad, the plate, and the ink. (Technological advances and innovation over the years

Update from 6/18/2026: Please see our most up to date laser plate makers here: https://www.inkcups.com/laser-plate-makers/ Inkcups Now’s Cobalt 1000 laser etching machine is a serious piece of machinery. It is important to understand what this machine can do and if you are ready to own one before you make a purchase. Follow these three easy