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PRINTING United Expo 2026 industry innovations

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The PRINTING United Expo 2026, held September 23–25 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, showcased innovations across the commercial, industrial, apparel, packaging, and wide format printing sectors. The event hosted nearly 850 exhibitors across one million square feet of space, featuring hundreds of product launches. Recent developments at the expo highlighted a significant emphasis on artificial intelligence and automation to address industry labor challenges. HP introduced an integrated AI production solution, including the HP Latex R530 AI Printer and HP PrintOS Production Hub, which utilize cloud and edge intelligence to automate tasks like order intake. HP also reported that its Indigo 6K+ Digital Press has surpassed 200 units sold within a year. In the inkjet sector, Kyocera Document Solutions America unveiled the TASKalfa Pro 15000b monochrome production device and the TASKalfa Pro Tandem. Xerox Holdings Corporation expanded its portfolio with the Proficio Jet CS1100 cut-sheet press and the Proficio Jet CF1200 continuous-feed press. Other featured technologies included automation in post-press from Standard Finishing Systems and PLASTGrommet, inkjet and large format solutions from Canon U.S.A., Inc., and digital print tools from Fujifilm North America Corporation. Garment decoration technology was represented by Insta Graphic Systems, Brother International Corporation, and others showcasing direct-to-film and sublimation workflows. The ~~PRINTING United Alliance~~ event also ~~announced its 2026–2027 Board of Directors, led by incoming chair Brian Hite. Following the conclusion of~~ featured the ~~event, which drew approximately 27,000 registered attendees from 100 countries, industry discussions~~ inaugural ASI Pavilion, a dedicated space for more than 60 suppliers focused on the ~~strategic necessity~~ promotional products sector. Industry leaders observed a trend of ~~evaluating business cases before investing in~~ convergence, as printers expand into new ~~technologies~~ applications and categories to diversify revenue streams. Notable equipment included the ~~importance of accurate pricing~~ Epson SureColor F370, a dye-sublimation printer for ~~custom services.~~ creative businesses. Ford Bowers, President & CEO of PRINTING United Alliance, stated the event demonstrated an industry “moving forward with confidence through investment in new technology and market expansion.” The expo is scheduled to return to Las Vegas from September 14–16, 2027.

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