Manufacturers Debuted New Printing Tech in Las Vegas
The PRINTING United Expo brought the latest wide-format printers and flatbed models to the city last week.
Updated on Sept. 28, 2026 in Manufacturing
Industry leaders showcased advanced printing and cutting hardware at the PRINTING United Expo, which concluded in Las Vegas last week. The event featured demonstrations of roll-to-roll devices and high-speed flatbed machines designed for wide-format production.
Why it matters
Events like this highlight the technological shifts in commercial printing, providing a preview of the equipment that local print shops may soon adopt to improve speed and versatility. The expo serves as a central hub for operators to compare the capabilities of new hardware before making capital investments.
Hardware on display ranged from 64-inch wide printers to systems capable of 4,884 square feet per hour, while specialized machines like the RF84 Braille Monster demonstrated print heights up to 19.6 inches. These figures represent the maximum performance specifications reported by manufacturers.
The players
Canon USA
A global imaging company that exhibited its 36-inch printer and flatbed technology at the expo.
HP
A technology company that displayed its Latex 630W Print and Cut device during the event.
Roland DGA
The manufacturer showcased the 64-inch TrueVis AG-640 latex printer and cutter to attendees.
Agfa
The company demonstrated several flatbed printers, including the Jeti Bronco H3300 HS.
Mimaki
The printer manufacturer exhibited its 64-inch UJ330H-160 and UJV200-160 models.
The details
Companies including Canon, HP, Epson, and EFI occupied the expo floor to demonstrate their latest wide-format and UV LED flatbed printers. Attendees observed live runs of equipment such as the Agfa Jeti Bronco H3300 HS and the Roland DGA TrueVis AG-640. The expo floor served as a live staging ground for technical demonstrations, allowing local industry professionals to evaluate which machines best suit specific production needs.
Timeline
The PRINTING United Expo concluded during the week of September 28, 2026.
Beyond the Strip
The displays at the expo underscored a wider transition toward high-speed UV LED flatbed printing. This shift mirrors recent industry-wide efforts to prioritize energy efficiency and high-volume output in commercial production environments.
Local print shop owners and managers who attended the event now have a baseline of new equipment specifications to evaluate for their own operations. Residents should look for these new, more efficient printing capabilities to start appearing in professional signage and marketing materials across the valley.
The takeaway
Commercial print shops can now compare performance data from this year's expo to plan their future hardware upgrades. Keep an eye on local industry trade updates to see which shops adopt these new high-speed flatbed and latex printing systems first.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Printing Impressions.
