Inkcups to Showcase Pad Printing Technologies at Impressions Expo Long Beach 2026

Inkcups will demonstrate the capabilities of its single- and double-color pad printing technology for decorated apparel at the January event

Danvers, Mass. January 6,  2026 – Global leader in direct-to-object printing technology Inkcups will showcase the capabilities of its pad printing and plate making solutions at Impressions Expo 2026, the industry’s leading decorated apparel trade show. The Expo will take place from January 22-24, 2026 at the Long Beach Convention Center in California and Inkcups will exhibit on Booth 2222.

At Impressions Expo Long Beach 2026, Inkcups will demonstrate the capabilities of its pad printing and plate making innovations for tagless printing on garments. Included in the lineup are:

• B100 1-Color Tabletop Pad Printer: A high-speed pad printing machine, the B100 incorporates the patented VersaCup ink cup assembly with two-sided ceramic ring and tool-less set up to support rapid job changeover. This machine is designed for heavy duty performance and provides an alternative solution to sewn-in tags and heat transfer labels for clothing.
• B150 1-Color Tabletop Pad Printer: A large image pad printing machine used for industrial-grade, 1-color applications. With a compression capability of 779 lbs, this pad printing machine allows for easy handling of large, hard printing pads and can be used by apparel printers to produce larger logos and care labels onto the neck labels of t-shirts, childrenswear, and more.
• 2200-PS 2-Color Pad Printer: Equipped with a heavy-duty, dual-position pneumatic pad-slide mechanism, the 2200-PS is ideal for larger volumes and for those who are looking to expand from 1-color to 2-color pad printing as it’s able to print both 1- and 2-colors.
• Cobalt Edge Pad Printing Plate Maker: The recently launched Cobalt Edge is Inkcups’ latest addition to its range of laser plate making machines, combining efficiency and precision with new software featuring job queuing functionality to perfectly etch plates for pad printing applications.

Attendees of Impressions Expo 2026 are invited to stop by Booth 2222 to experience these pad printing innovations firsthand and connect with the Inkcups team, who will be available throughout the event to answer any questions.

Matthew Yates, Global Tagless Director, Inkcups, comments: “From increased comfort for the wearer to better durability and cost savings compared to other non label-free methods, the opportunities that tagless pad printing brings to apparel decorators are vast. We are really looking forward to demonstrating our range of single- and double-color pad printers and showcasing how these technologies make it easier than ever to produce tagless garment labels. We are also excited to demonstrate our recently launched Cobalt Edge Pad Printing Plate Maker which offers increased efficiencies for decorators. We encourage all attendees to stop by our booth and see these technologies in action.”

To learn more about the full Inkcups equipment range, visit www.inkcups.com/industrial-printing-equipment.

About Inkcups

Inkcups is a leading supplier and manufacturer of digital inkjet equipment, pad printing equipment, laser platemakers and corresponding supplies, with direct sales, technical support and warehouse locations in the USA, Mexico, Germany, Hong Kong, Vietnam and other global locations. Inkcups manufactures high-quality industrial machines for a wide range of industries, including apparel, drinkware, promotional, electronic, medical, sporting goods and automotive markets. For more information, visit https://www.inkcups.com.