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You’re holding a pen right now. Or maybe a golf ball, a phone case, a TV remote. Look closely at the logo printed on it. That crisp little image didn’t get there by magic, but the process that put it there is pretty close. It’s called pad printing, and it’s one of the most ingenious,

This blog post contains key knowledge for pad printing success each time you set up. A perfect reminder for seasoned pad printers, or those with their first machine. If your pad printer is leaking ink or producing inconsistent prints, there’s a good chance the fix is simpler than you think. Before you adjust ink viscosity,

If you’ve ever built a LEGO® set, you’ve probably noticed that some parts are decorated with colorful graphics while others rely on molded plastic colors or decals. From minifigure torsos and faces to instrument panels and specialty pieces, these printed graphics help bring each model to life.

Amidst the winter chill and snow-covered landscapes, memories of summer’s warmth, high UV index warnings, and pollen-dusted car hoods evoke a longing for beach getaways and leisurely afternoons by the lake. As many of us reflect on past summer adventures, whether it’s the first splash into a swimming pool or a refreshing dive into the

Glass is a material of remarkable quality, among them being its 100% recyclability. Even more astonishing, glass can be recycled indefinitely without any loss in quality or purity—something few other beverage packaging materials can lay claim to. The recycling process for glass involves melting it at extremely high temperatures, where sand, soda ash, and limestone

We consulted one of our most seasoned and knowledgeable pad printing technicians at Inkcups to gain insights into the burning questions that arise daily about pad printing. This technicians is actively engaged in taking orders, communicating with the sales team, servicing machines in-person and over the phone, and educating customers about the intricacies of pad

Are you always on the lookout to streamline your printing process? Consider how many different pad printing inks your operations use. By printing with one type of ink rather than multiple, you could significantly increase efficiency and down time. Previously companies would pad print on plastic products one shift with plastic ink. The next day,

In the photograph above the B150 large image pad printing machine is equipped with a custom-made notebook fixture to ensure easy load, unload, and perfect registration with every print.  Pad Printer Components The typical pad printer consists of a few very important parts: the pad, the laser plate, the ink cup, and the fixture. The

Next up in the pad printing ink blog series we have BT series inks. Did you enjoy the previous posts highlighting MB Series, BA, and CG? Every ink line Inkcups carries brings different attributes to the table, increasing the likelihood we have an ink that will fit your exact needs. As a reminder, there is

Pad printing and promotional products often go hand in hand. However, in truth pad printing can be used in numerous industries for a wide range of applications. Before we begin, what will you be printing on? The substrate, its material, and its surface will all factor into which pad printer, what orientation and size pad,