Inkcups has announced that its flagship Helix digital cylinder printers are now able to print on a vessels with a smaller diameter than previously possible, including shot glasses and cannabis containers.
The original Helix was able to print full colour plus varnish images on straight-walled and tapered cylinders with a standard diameter range between 2 – 5 inches (5 to 12.7cm). However the new extended range of technology is able to produce the same level of quality onto a ‘full array of products’ that range in diameter from 1.5 to 5.6 inches (3.8 – 14.2cm). The company says that typical applications of this size include tapered shot glasses to straight wall shooters, small bottles, cosmetic jars and even cannabis containers.
‘For the past few months, we have focused on further expanding the printing capabilities of the Helix machines in pre-existing and growing markets, such as barware and cannabis,’ explained Ben Adner, CEO of Inkcups. ‘Our primary goal was to upgrade the Helix to print on smaller vessels, particularly shot glasses. We developed the right tooling extension to easily print on a standard size range and then switch to a smaller or larger size in just five minutes. We’re excited to help our customers diversify production with ease.’
The upgraded Helix, described by Inkcups as a ‘fast and reliable print-on-demand solution,’ intended for e-commerce and independent producers looking to differentiate their brand, appeal to a wider variety of purchase occasions, and increase profit margins.
