Engineered Printing Solutions designs custom direct-to-object product-marking machines with automation and part-handling capabilities. The company’s motto, “No two print machines are alike,” reflects our commitment to bespoke solutions rather than off-the-shelf products.
The variables that shape every machine
Multiple factors influence each machine’s design: part shape, material composition, image specifications, and required output speed. Performance demands vary significantly — some parts must withstand heat and chemical exposure, while others face repeated dishwasher cycles. This diversity necessitates tailored engineering for every project.
The company foregoes maintaining inventory of standard machines, instead leveraging accumulated expertise to ask the right questions during initial consultations. Sales engineers typically investigate part geometry, substrate type, image dimensions and quality standards, and desired throughput measured in parts per hour.
An example: the bottleneck wasn’t the printer
A recent sales-team discussion illustrated this approach. When designing a solution for a curved part with demanding throughput requirements, the team rejected initial proposals for multiple print arrays due to cost. They ultimately recognized that operator capacity — specifically, one person’s ability to load parts — represented the actual throughput constraint, making complex mechanical solutions unnecessary.
The fundamental principle guiding every project remains consistent: comprehensive understanding of throughput needs, physical constraints, and quality requirements drives all subsequent hardware decisions.