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Manufacturers have more options than ever when it comes to decorating plastic products. From food packaging and promotional products to automotive components and consumer goods, selecting the right decoration method can have a significant impact on production efficiency, product appearance, and long-term costs. Two of the most common decoration methods are In-Mold Labeling (IML) and

Some substrates just don’t play by the rules. Handled mugs. Stepped tumblers. Stress balls. Pickleball rackets. Hard hats. These are the items that traditional UV printers struggle with – and where Inkcups’ High Throw Technology changes the game.  What you may have heard as “high gap printing” – the ability to jet ink across a greater distance between the printhead

UV flatbed printer maintenance involves short daily cleaning procedures, periodic component cleaning and replacement, and proper shutdown preparation. Maintenance tasks typically include the cleaning and inspection of the print heads, nozzle performance, UV lamps, wipers, caps, encoder strip, filters, and carriage components. This guide serves as an introductory, educational overview of maintenance activities for UV

You might be surprised by the wide range of ways digital inkjet printing technology is being used today. While many assume Inkcups printers are running continuously in high-volume, multi-shift production environments, the reality is far more dynamic. Increasingly, companies are finding innovative, non-traditional ways to integrate digital printing into their workflows.  One of the most exciting emerging

Inkcups introduced the Cobalt Pro in 2022 as a powerful, versatile CO₂ laser plate-making system. Building on that foundation, the Cobalt Pro+, launched in the summer of 2026 brings updated specifications and improved performance based on customer feedback and evolving market needs.  

Inkcups expands its laser plate-making portfolio with the launch of the Cobalt Pro+ CO2 laser machine Inkcups has updated its CO2 laser plate-making portfolio with the launch of the Cobalt Pro+, building on the proven technology of the Cobalt PRO laser plate-making machine but with 20% faster speeds Danvers, Mass. July 7, 2026 – Inkcups,