‘Printing Beyond Boundaries’ Inkcups showcases latest innovations

Inkcups is to present key solutions from its growing product portfolio at Printing United Expo 2025, taking place from October 22 to 24 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida, USA.

Exhibiting in booth 1530 under the theme ‘Printing Beyond Boundaries’, the company will showcase innovations that push the limits of direct to object printing, including updates to the Helix One, the recently launched X5-T High Throw, Nano Pin Curing technology on the flagship Helix, and pad printing and laser plate making solutions.

Visitors to the booth will see demonstrations of the recently announced updates to the Helix One including Auto File, an automation tool designed to make print on-demand workflows possible, as well as barcode scanning capability, a new jettable primer to promote adhesion on powder coated, metal and plastic products, and smaller diameter capability that expands the machine’s diameter range to 33 to 116 mm.

First unveiled earlier this year, the X5-T High Throw technology will see its US debut at the show and will be demonstrated printing on mini sports balls and handled mugs. The High Throw enhancement to the X5-T flatbed digital 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 with handles, tiered drinkware, and sporting equipment.

While the X5-T is already known for its ability to print on tall items up to 19.7 500 mm with the addition of a drop table, High Throw enhances its performance and affirms it as an ideal solution for complex applications in many different markets.

The Nano Pin Curing (NPC) technology for the Helix range of cylindrical direct to object UV printers became available to customers in 2025. The patented technology enables printing onto transparent cylindrical vessels such as glassware, clear plastic bottles, wine and spirit bottles, candle holders, and assorted drinkware without the need to first fill the vessel with a UV blocking substance or stuffing agent, reducing production time and maintaining the sterile environment on the inside of the bottle.

The recently launched Cobalt Edge, the company’s latest addition to its range of laser plate making machines, will also make its show debut. This plate maker combines efficiency and precision to perfectly etch plates for pad printing applications ranging from promotional products to apparel and more.

Completing the line will be the B100 high speed, one colour tabletop pad printing machine that remains one of Inkcups’ most popular solutions for one colour printing of plastic parts, medical and electronic devices, and tagless apparel label printing; and the 2200PS, a two colour pad printing machine with pad slide that ensures flawless second color registration for hard goods, as well as tagless apparel label printing.

Bill Keating, CEO, commented: ‘We are thrilled to debut a range of new and enhanced solutions for direct to object printing at Printing United Expo this year. Exhibiting under the theme ‘Printing Beyond Boundaries’, we are showcasing technologies that expand application possibilities and push the limits of what is achievable for our customers. These new capabilities demonstrate our commitment to driving the next level of direct to object printing innovation and continuing to enable our customers to unlock new growth opportunities. Visitors to our booth might just get a first look at something brand new as well!’