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Pad Printing

Pad printing transfers designs onto 3D surfaces like glass, plastics, and metals, ideal for curved or irregular shapes.

A pad printing workstation with a worker in blue gloves pouring custom-mixed turquoise ink into a white cup. The desk is covered with colorful ink-filled cups and tools used for preparing pad printing inks for precision branding.
A worker uses a pad printing machine to brand a yellow plastic product labeled "Wesmann Equipment." The setup includes a red silicone transfer pad and a detailed industrial work environment for custom branding.
A pad printing machine in operation, labeled "MPC-2PS150," with a worker positioning a ceramic mug under a red silicone pad for branding. The industrial setup highlights precision printing for promotional products.

What is Pad Printing?

Pad printing is a versatile and precise printing method used to transfer 2D designs, text, or patterns onto 3D surfaces. It employs a silicone pad to pick up ink from an etched plate and transfer it onto objects of various shapes and materials, including glass, ceramics, plastics, rubber, and metals. This method excels at printing on irregular or curved surfaces, delivering crisp, durable designs even on items with complex geometries. Pad printing is widely used for customizing promotional products, industrial parts, consumer goods, and more, offering a reliable solution for high-quality, multi-surface printing.

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Solutions that commonly use Pad Printing

  • Custom Project Solutions

    Specialized customization services for unique, complex, or challenging projects that require innovative solutions.

    A workspace with a focus on a tray of rectangular, peach-colored shampoo bottles arranged neatly in rows. A hand wearing a black glove is holding a blowtorch, applying heat to one of the bottles. The background features a row of bottles, some labeled, lined up against a wall of cardboard boxes.

  • Branded Consumer Goods

    Custom branding solutions for your product lines. Perfect for integrating logos, designs, or product information into consumer goods.

    Hand holding a Milk Jar Candle Co. branded candle with a maple dip donut design, surrounded by glazed donuts.

  • Corporate & Team Gifts

    Custom corporate gifts that reflect your brand and show appreciation to employees or clients.

    Drink Tumbler

Frequently Asked Questions

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Yes, it’s ideal for printing on curved, textured, or uniquely shaped objects.

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A worker in blue gloves using a pad printing machine to apply a green logo to a white ceramic mug. The machine features a red silicone transfer pad and a well-used print station, showcasing precision in product customization.

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