by Industrial Print Magazine Staff
PRINTING United Expo heads back to Orlando, FL this October, with the PRINTING United Alliance’s marque event taking place at the Orange County Convention Center from October 22 to 24. Billed as where to “see the entire printing industry in one place” the show combines every printing segment to cater to print providers looking for a one-stop shop when it comes to hardware, media, software, and services.
We reached out to those exhibiting at the show and asked them to share their plans.
Aleyant, booth 2632, showcases the latest advancements in its suite of print automation solutions—Pressero, PrintJobManager, tFlow, and the new PDF2Press Core & Pro. PDF2Press, a next-generation prepress workflow automation software, eliminates the need for scripting or JavaScript, empowering users to create robust, customized workflows through an intuitive interface. Whether sourcing files from web to print systems like Pressero, cloud drives, email inboxes, or APIs, PDF2Press handles it all. It automatically preflights and corrects common file issues, generates proofs at checkout, or sends email proofs—streamlining the entire production process. With integrated pricing logic and rule-based automation, PDF2Press intelligently routes jobs based on customer selections.
Cutworx USA, booth 848, exhibits a spectrum of new and flagship technologies. Debuting innovations include the COMAGRAV Notus Plus 3000 for industrial routing, Neolt Factory’s fully automated XY cutter system, and FASTSEWN’s high-speed textile finishing solution. Attendees can explore the company’s core lineup—the CWT Worktools Flatbed Applicator Table and 1700 Series, the magnetic drive Apex M Series flatbed cutter, and advanced Vision Scan Systems designed for roll-to-roll textile processing.
Durst North America, booth 3156, brings the latest innovations and pioneering technologies. For the first time in North America, the P5 500 TEX iSUB superwide dye-sublimation printer is shown. Alongside it, the P5 X true flatbed and roll-to-roll printer. Rounding out the wide format lineup is the Durst P5 530 HS D4. Durst also brings a Tau 340 RSC E label printer.
Epson, booth 3970, showcases a range of professional print solutions, as well as new products being introduced at the show, ideal for a variety of applications—indoor and outdoor signage, photography, graphics, and textile. One new product on display is the SureColor S7170 64-inch entry-level solvent printer. It touts a new, wider 1.33-inch PrecisionCore Micro TFP printhead with Nozzle Verification Technology, UltraChrome GS3 four-color solvent ink, and a precise media handling system to deliver renowned detail and color performance on a wide spectrum of media, ideal for indoor and outdoor signs, banners, stickers, and vehicle wraps.
Fluid Color, booth 2042, exhibits its UV LED inkjet technology, offering a little bit of everything from its portfolio. Attendees can expect to see the ZR126, a ten-foot wide, roll-to-roll printer built for high-speed, high-volume production. Also featured is the ZH126, a ten-foot wide hybrid printer running live—demonstrating its flexibility across rigid and flexible substrates. Rounding out the lineup is the RF84, a high gantry flatbed printer designed for oversized and heavy materials, with a true 4×8-foot bed and a print height of up to 19.68 inches.
Inkcups, booth 1530, manufactures high-quality industrial machines for a range of industries, including apparel, drinkware, promotional, electronic, medical, sporting goods, and automotive markets. The Inkcups direct to object UV inkjet portfolio includes the Helix range of cylindrical inkjet printers and UV inkjet flatbed printers including the XJET Switch direct to bag printer and the X5-T High Throw, pretreatment systems, pad printing machines, as well as inks.
Kongsberg Precision Cutting Systems (PCS), booth 2200, demonstrates its “Shaping Your Future Together” campaign. The campaign highlights how its industry leading products, customer support, and materials expertise combine to empower businesses to push creative boundaries while improving overall efficiency and productivity. Kongsberg PCS showcases three of its advanced cutting solutions for print and signage, including the new Entro 24 entry-level cutting and milling solution, the Ultimate 64 digital cutting table, and the MultiCam Apex3R Evo CNC router. Visitors can also discover the C24 table paired with Digitech’s X3 printer with IMC stacker in the Digitech booth 3016.
PrintFactory, booth 2864, demonstrates how its cloud-based RIP workflow software is transforming print operations around the world. Visit the booth to see how it helps print shops streamline production, improve color consistency, and reduce media and ink waste, all from a single platform. Cloud job management, automated color management tools, and easy device calibration are demonstrated across wide format, textile, and industrial print environments.
Summa, booth 4336, displays a range of cutting solutions, including its S series of vinyl cutters, the V and F series of flatbed cutters, and the L series of laser cutters; the new 5×8-foot flatbed cutter F1625 takes center stage at the show. Summa’s F1625 flatbed cutter is engineered for professionals in signage, display, and packaging who want a 5×8-foot working area. It handles both rigid and flexible media, with no additional feeding for 4×8-foot boards.
Techkon, booth 4817, educates attendees on SpectroDens, a combined color spectrophotometer and densitometer to help control process, spot, Pantone, or other brand colors. SpectroDrive is a press-side, automated, scanning solution for offset presses. SpectroPlate is a high-resolution, multi-functional digital microscope used to inspect and measure printing plates. This device can measure dot percentage; screen angles; lines per inch per centimeter; dot gain; and AM, FM, or hybrid screens of traditional offset or process-less, chemistry-free printing plates. ChromaQA 6 with SmartInk is a comprehensive color quality software platform designed to simplify workflows. Colibri ink formulation software is the most sophisticated ink formulation platform available.
Vanguard Digital Printing Systems – A Durst Group Company, booth 3162, showcases its Radnor hybrid printer and the VK3220T-HS ultra-productive flatbed printer with a new, automated offloading option. It also debuts its next evolution of a trusted Vanguard solution, which is a testament to the company’s commitment to offering the best equipment available to all print service providers.
Vision Engraving, booth 2410, displays its 25 Series Router, 1624 Pro Engraver, and VE 810 Engraver. Vision’s 25 Series offers a 25×25- or 25×50-inch work area and has multiple options, including an Auto Braille Inserter, Oscillating Knife, New Drag Knife, New Creasing Wheel, Print-To-Cut, and more. The 1624 Pro Engraver has a 16×24-inch T-slot table and is ideal for light to heavy duty sign applications. The VE810 has a compact, space-saving form factor, allowing it to fit on most desktops. Make a variety of signage with Vision’s machines, including dimensional letters, print-to-cut, and braille. Work with dibond, coroplast, metal, wood, plastic, and other materials. Vision software is graphically advanced, with many tools found in professional-grade graphics software.
Launches and Debuts
From automated finishing hardware launches to printer debuts and everything in between, the PRINTING United Expo promises to bring some of the most innovative products to the convention center floor.
Sep2025, Industrial Print Magazine
