2026 Pinnacle Products Show Up for PRINTING United Expo
September 1, 2026
In just under a month, the biggest and most comprehensive printing industry show in North America will take up residence in Las Vegas, Sept. 23-25. The 2026 iteration of PRINTING United Expo offers industry professionals access to educational programming, space to network with friends both old and new, and opportunities to see the latest technology in action.
The technology aspect will certainly be a major focal point. The jam-packed show floor will be home to technologies that span diverse printing segments, including apparel decoration, label and package printing, wide-format printing, commercial printing, and promotional products decoration. And the piece de resistance: Many of the 2026 Pinnacle Award winners are set to make an appearance on the show floor.
Read on to learn about just a few of the 2026 Pinnacle Products that will bring the energy to PRINTING United Expo.
Epson America
Products: SureColor S8170; SureColor F20070; SureColor F9570H
Awards: Roll-to-Roll Solvent/Latex (Under 80˝); Roll-to-Roll Dye-Sublimation on Textile (More Than $100K); Roll-to-Roll Dye-Sublimation on Textile (Under $50K)
Booth C1945
Epson will showcase all three of its 2026 Pinnacle Award winners during PRINTING United Expo. The SureColor S8170, which won in the Roll-to-Roll Solvent/Latex (Under 80˝) category, uses the PrecisionCore Micro TFP printhead with nozzle verification and an integrated temperature sensor control to produce consistent, high-quality prints.
“Today’s print providers need equipment that helps them do more in less time without compromising quality,” David Bistrovic, product manager, Professional Imaging, Epson America, said in a statement. “The versatile SureColor S8170 64˝ solvent printer was designed to deliver the speed, reliability, and exceptional image quality that sign and graphics professionals rely on every day, helping them maximize productivity, expand their application capabilities, and keep production moving.”
Meanwhile, the SureColor F20070 — winner of the Roll-to-Roll Dye-Sublimation on Textile (More Than $100K) category — is designed to boost throughput and profit for textile producers working with high volumes. It features a 76˝ print width and a large-capacity ink system to eliminate downtime.
“Designed for demanding textile environments, it enables businesses to increase output, reduce downtime, and maintain consistent, repeatable results at scale,” Tim Check, senior product manager, Professional Imaging, Epson America, said in a statement.
Also intended for textile production is the SureColor F9570H, which won in the Roll-to-Roll Dye-Sublimation on Textile (Under $50K) category. It uses a six-color ink set, with options for the fifth and sixth colors being fluorescent pink and yellow, orange and violet, or light cyan and magenta.
“Combined with industrial-level productivity, advanced media handling, and reliable high-speed performance, it helps businesses produce standout products while maximizing efficiency,” Check said.
Enfocus
Product: PitStop Botus AI Chatbot
Award: Software — Prepress and Premedia
Booths C107 and N6567
Live demos of Enfocus’ PitStop Botus will offer attendees the opportunity to see the AI chatbot give immediate personalized advice, productivity tips, and troubleshooting guidance. The guidance is drawn from decades of PitStop expertise, according to PitStop Product Manager Loïc Aigon.
“What makes Botus really stand out is that it is grounded in trusted Enfocus product knowledge, helping users discover features, solve problems, and become productive faster while providing answers aligned with documented product behavior,” Aigon said in a statement. “Unlike general-purpose AI tools, Botus combines AI with PitStop-specific knowledge to provide conversational, actionable guidance to our users when they need it.”
Inkcups
Product: Helix High Throw UV Cylindrical Inkjet Printer
Booth C1215
Live demos of the Helix High Throw will run throughout the show. The demonstrations will highlight the UV inkjet printer’s ability to decorate complex cylindrical products such as bowls and stemless wine glasses with full-color graphics.
It features a CMYKWV plus LCLM ink palette with the option to use primer; segmented software-controlled UV curing; an automatic, programmable tooling fixture; and product profile sensing.
“The Helix High Throw represents a significant advancement in cylindrical UV printing because it expands the range of products manufacturers and decorators can print without sacrificing quality,” Gregory Harwood, director of digital product management and global service at Inkcups, said in a statement. “Its high throw technology compensates for height variations of up to 15mm, allowing users to decorate challenging items such as stepped tumblers, handled drinkware, sports equipment, and other irregularly shaped products with vibrant, full-color, 360-degree graphics. It opens new opportunities for brands and print providers to take on applications that were previously difficult or impossible with conventional cylindrical printers.”
