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FuturePrint Podcast#89 - Leading Technology Development with Inkcups, with Mingming Guo, InkcupsSend us a textMingming Guo is the newly appointed Director of Imaging Technology at Inkcups, which is one of the leading US developers of machinery and technology for direct-to-shape printing with both pad printing and inkjet technology.In this episode, we talk about her experience in inkjet over the years and what it has taken for Mingming to reach this leadership position for Inkcups. While the print industry is not yet balanced in terms of women in leadership positions, Mingming is also originally from China, making her success even more impressive! We also talk...2022-12-1226 min
Specialty PrintingThe Do’s and Don’ts of Pad Printing on SiliconeJoe Shairs, Ink manager and compliance officer at Inkcups, a leading supplier and manufacturer of industrial Inkjet printing equipment, discusses pad printing on silicone.2020-04-0113 minSpecialty PrintingNew Trend - Digital Printing on BagsGregg Harwood, digital product manager at Inkcups, a leading supplier and manufacturer of industrial inkjet printing equipment, discusses digital printing on bags.2020-03-1804 minSpecialty PrintingEverything You Need to Know About Pad Printing on Cylindrical ItemsSean Metzler, pad printing technician at Inkcups, a leading supplier and manufacturer of industrial Inkjet printing equipment, discusses pad printing on cylinders.2020-03-1807 minSpecialty PrintingEverything You Need to Know About Digital Printing on GlassGregg Harwood, digital product manager at Inkcups, a leading supplier and manufacturer of industrial inkjet printing equipment, discusses digital printing on glass.2020-03-1811 minSpecialty PrintingDigital Cylinder Printing and TechnologyBen Adner, founder and CEO of Inkcups, a leading supplier and manufacturer of industrial inkjet printing equipment, discusses digital cylinder printing and technology.2020-03-1811 min
Specialty PrintingThe Variety of Digital Inks That Are AvailableThere are many different types of digital printing ink available, each best suited to different substrates and printing methods. Here’s what you should know about the varieties of inkjet and pad printing inks that are available today.2020-02-1710 minSpecialty PrintingSustainability in the Printing Industry - Heat Transfer vs Pad PrintingMatthew Yates of Inkcups discusses sustainability in the printing industry, specifically the waste inherent in heat transfer printing for tagless apparel. Matthew explains just how much waste is generated by heat transfer, and how much power is consumed, and compares that to the much more eco-friendly and sustainable pad printing options.2020-02-1010 min
Specialty PrintingDigital Printer Service ExpectationsGregg Harwood of Inkcups talks about the expectations that a customer should have when contacting a digital printer company for service on their digital printing equipment, including a discussion of digital printer service, typical requirements, maintenance, repair, and examples of both good and bad digital printer service.2020-01-2316 min
Specialty PrintingInk Testing ComplianceInk testing compliance is an important part of ensuring that inks properly adhere to the substrate on which they are printed. Here’s what you should know about ink testing compliance for digital printing inks.2020-01-2311 min
Specialty PrintingInk Testing Methods for Different SubstratesEach company has unique needs for their printed products. Learn how ink testing is conducted to ensure that the ink adheres properly to glass, plastic, metal, and other substrates under a variety of conditions.2020-01-2305 min
Specialty PrintingInk Adhesion Testing MethodsThere are many types of ink adhesion testing methods, each best suited to different kinds of printing methods and substrates. Here’s what you should know about the types of ink adhesion testing methods used for digital printing inks.2020-01-2310 min