Inkcups updates the Helix ONE to boost efficiency and expand application possibilities

A number of updates have been made to Inkcup’s Helix ONE that will boost efficiency and expand application possibilities for users.

The updates include:

• Auto File & barcode scanning: This is a powerful automation tool designed to streamline file management with automated job setup for seamless production flow. This technology ensures accurate printing with smart part detection, while sequential file printing makes it the ideal solution for print on-demand and high-mix production environments. Additionally, barcode scanning enables quick artwork recall, boosting efficiency, while also automatically pausing printing if the part scanned does not match the file to be printed.
• New jettable primer: Used to promote adhesion on powder-coated products, Inkcups has launched SureBond Primer, a new jettable primer developed specifically for the Helix ONE. The Helix ONE already features an optional seventh channel to which primer can be added via a dedicated print head, enabling SureBond Primer to be applied in-line, streamlining decoration of powder-coated drinkware.
• Smaller diameter capability: The diameter range of the Helix ONE has been expanded to enable decoration of smaller cylindrical items right down to 33mm in diameter. This expanded diameter range of 33mm to 116mm, enables even greater application versatility, with the Helix ONE now compatible with products such as shot glasses, spice jars, and cosmetic bottles.

Gregory Harwood, director of digital product management and global service, Inkcups, said: “The Helix ONE’s affordable price, compact design, and scalability make it an ideal solution for businesses looking to expand into printing directly onto cylindrical objects. These upgrades enhance the pre-press file preparation stage with auto file and barcode scanning; as well as allow for an even greater range of applications with our upgraded jettable primer and the addition of a smaller diameter capability. We are always impressed by the creativity and innovation of our customers, and we can’t wait to see what our Helix ONE users produce utilizing these new additions.”