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December 6, 2018Company News

Inkcups Hosted Yearly Sales Summit

Last week, Inkcups hosted our annual Sales Summit at our HQ located in Danvers, MA. Our Sales Team traveled far and wide from countries such as Canada, Mexico, Vietnam, and Hong Kong for this yearly event. The Inkcups Sales Summit is a time to gather and communicate about experiences and insights, discuss strategy and tactics,

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December 6, 2018How-To, Pad Printing Ink

What to Consider when Choosing the Correct Pad Printing Ink

Choosing the Correct Pad Printing Ink We’ll start with how pad printing inks are made. Unlike typical ink manufacturers, we supply our ink excluding the solvent. The benefits of this method include getting more ink per can and not having to guess how much solvent is already in the can- you can add as much

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December 6, 2018Industry Update

Have a Drink! Screen Printing on Growlers

With the recent surge of breweries, bars and restaurants all over offering up unique craft beer selections, customers have a growing demand for their favorite brew. What was once a brew you could only enjoy at the facility in which it was manufactured; customers are now given the option to take their favorite beer home

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December 6, 2018Pad Printing Ink

Pad Printers for Silicone Wristbands

Wrists are everywhere. Most people have at least one and, even before the pyramids were built, these same people have made efforts to decorate this very exposed portion of the body. Though the golden scarab bracelets of Egypt still make their appearances every so often, nowadays custom silicone wristbands are appearing with a much greater

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December 6, 2018How-To, Plates

The Effects of UV Light on Photopolymer Plates

Photopolymer plates work hard to hold ink for pad printing machines. However before the plates get to that point, they need a little rest and relaxation. How do photopolymer printing plates relax? They go tanning. Photopolymer plates like to get a nice tan. They enjoy spending time in their UV tanning beds (exposure units) until

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December 6, 2018How-To, Inkjet Printing

The Importance of the Right Printhead

  One of the most essential components in any printing job is the printhead – which type of printhead is used greatly affects the overall outcome of the project. Here’s what you need to know about different printheads and how to select the most appropriate one for your specific printing project. What is a Printhead?

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