What to Expect from Inkcups at PRINTING United Expo

A provider of direct-to-object (DTO) and pad printing solutions, Inkcups will showcase solutions from both its growing DTO product portfolio alongside some of its most popular pad printing solutions at PRINTING United Expo 2026, Sept. 23-25 in Las Vegas. The company is also celebrating its 25th anniversary.

Visitors to Booth C1215 will be able to see demonstrations of both the new Helix High Throw UV Cylindrical Printer and the X5-T High Throw Flatbed UV Inkjet Printer.

The full portfolio of equipment to be highlighted in the Inkcups booth includes:

• Helix High Throw UV Cylindrical Printer: Launched in June 2026 and recently awarded a PRINTING United Alliance Pinnacle Technology Award, the Helix High Throw expands what is possible with helical printing far beyond drinkware and bottles by accommodating height variations of up to 15 mm when decorating cylindrical and conical products. This makes it ideal for cylindrically printing challenging and irregular shapes such as stepped and tapered vessels, those with posts for attaching handles, and items as varied as footballs, rugby balls, pet bowls, and planters.
• X5-T High Throw: The High Throw enhancement on the X5-T printer significantly increases the ink throw distance between the printhead and the substrate, enabling high-quality, accurate prints on contoured, rounded, slightly curved, and irregularly shaped objects, such as mugs, tiered drinkware, sporting equipment, coolers, and luggage.
• Helix ONE: The Helix ONE breaks down barriers to entry into DTO print for print service providers, apparel decorators, and even packaging businesses. It uses Inkcups’ patented Helix technology in a compact benchtop design to decorate straight-walled and tapered cylindrical drinkware and products, including bottles, tumblers, and candle holders. It will be demonstrated alongside a personalization kiosk.
• B100 1-Color Tabletop Pad Printer: A high-speed pad printing machine designed for heavy-duty performance, the B100 provides an alternative solution to sewn-in tags and heat transfer labels for clothing. It is also an ideal solution for promotional items such as non-stick kitchenware, pens, napkins, silicone wristbands, mint tins, and stress balls, as well as medical and electronic devices.
• 2200-PS 2-Color Pad Printer: Equipped with a heavy-duty, dual-position pneumatic pad-slide mechanism that keeps the garment stationary to ensure flawless second-color registration, the 2200-PS is well-suited to a range of applications from two-color apparel and tagless label printing to promotional products and industrial items.
• Cobalt Edge Pad Printing Plate-Maker: A 20-watt MOPA fiber laser designed to etch pad printing plates with precision. Featuring a 4.7x 4.7” marking area, 44-micron spot size, and 100,000-hour fiber source life, it delivers reliable, long-lasting performance. Paired with Inkcups’ plate-making software, EdgeWrite, operators can manage multiple jobs simultaneously, simplify file setup, and maintain consistent production settings.
• Cobalt Pro+ Laser Plate-Maker: Launched in July 2026, the Cobalt Pro+ is the latest evolution of Inkcups’ CO₂ laser plate-making technology. According to Inkcups, it is up to 20% faster than its predecessor, helping users increase productivity and reduce turnaround times.

Credit: Inkcups

Credit: Inkcups

Applications featured across the booth will include bowls and stemless wine tumblers printed on the Helix High Throw, latte cups decorated on the Helix ONE, chopsticks pad printed on the B100, lens cloths decorated with the 2200-PS, and plates etched using the Cobalt Edge and Cobalt Pro+.