Direct To Shape Printing – Is Label Replacement Inevitable?

The industrial labels market is expected to exceed 50 billion dollars (USD) by 2020 according to Markets and Markets, the second-largest market research firm worldwide in terms of premium market research reports published annually.  It is also a fiercely competitive market that consists of more than a half dozen label manufacturers that have had a […]

What Defines Functional Printing?

The phrase “industrial printing” is becoming more and more an all encompassing term used to describe the printing process utilized by the manufacturing sector which has evolved over the last couple of decades. Throughout the world we are seeing a continued expansion of printing technology beyond product decoration, and this expansion, spurred by manufacturing, is […]

Short-Run Printing – The New Digital Megatrend

It’s no secret that we live in an on-demand world. Technology has provided us with immediate gratification in nearly all aspects of our lives. Print on demand is a perfect example of how the digital age has redefined the what, how and when of our printing needs. Albeit a less popular buzz-word, short-run printing is […]

Industrial Printing Takes Branding to Next Level

Industrial printing is considered by many industry experts to be the greatest advancement in the printing industry in decades, and for good reason. We are seeing the opening up of endless opportunities in the personalization, geo-customization and consumer interaction of product packaging. The ability to connect with consumers in a more personal and engaging manner […]

Anti-Counterfeit Packaging – A Primer

While there are many types of security features used in product packaging, the ‘big three’ categories are usually defined as Overt, Covert and Forensic. Overt – This type of security contains a visible feature, enabling packaging to be validated quickly and easily through visual inspection.  They are best used where the general public is a part […]

Tech Tip Tuesdays: Let’s Talk About The XD070 Industrial Inkjet Printer

The XD070 Industrial Inkjet Printer “image direct” from computer to print. The perfect solution for short or long runs with quick changeovers and variable data. This printer is ideal for multicolor printing on flat and semi-flat surfaces on a variety of substrates and can be customized to meet your printing needs. Now, let’s talk fixtures and […]

Secure Inkjet Printing Process to Combat Product Counterfeiting, Pirating, and Diversion

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Background Inkjet printing is a growing force in the commercial printing world today. Higher quality reproduction, short run flexibility and customization are making inkjet technology attractive to all forms of business, including industrial printing and packaging providers. With the integration of advanced security features, inkjet has a new market in which to compete – anti-counterfeiting and […]

The Future of Pad Printing

For the past three years Engineered Printing Solutions has been utilizing robotics to increase production, lower operator costs and improve the overall decorating process of various parts. The use of robotics has evolved from (a) pick and place systems to (b) SCARA robots loading tooling to (c) 6 axis robots with vision orienting and loading tooling. […]