Pad printing is a flexible and precise printing technique that is particularly suitable for printing on irregular or three-dimensional surfaces. In this process, the printing ink is transferred from a printing plate to the object to be printed using a soft silicone pad, known as the tampon. The pad adapts to the shape of the object, ensuring an even print.

Pad printing is commonly used on products with complex geometries or uneven surfaces, such as pens, mugs, electronic devices, toys, or medical instruments. The process allows for precise ink application on materials like plastic, metal, glass, and many others.

A major advantage of pad printing is its versatility: it can reproduce fine details, small text, and multi-color designs on a variety of surfaces. Additionally, pad printing is particularly fast and cost-effective, making it a popular choice for mass production.

Our flatbed imagesetters enable highly precise and efficient imaging of all common printing forms for pad printing. Whether using photopolymer plates, direct engraving plates like the Flint DLE, or steel clichés – our technology guarantees perfect results and the highest quality.