Epson names EPS North American partner for CONTOURJET object printer

Epson has appointed Engineered Printing Solutions (EPS) as its North American partner for CONTOURJET, a new robotic direct-to-object digital printing platform for decorating three-dimensional products. The system, unveiled at PRINTING United Expo 2026 in Las Vegas, combines Epson's printhead technology with robotics to print on complex shapes that fixed-head digital systems cannot reach. EPS will handle sales, applications development, installation, training and service across the region from the first quarter of 2027.

Why this mattersRobotic direct-to-object printing extends digital decoration to complex packaging and product shapes, widening the alternative to pad and screen printing for converters.

• Epson selected EPS as its sole North American partner for the CONTOURJET direct-to-object printing platform.
• CONTOURJET was launched at PRINTING United Expo 2026 in Las Vegas on 23 September 2026.
• The platform is the result of nearly ten years of development combining Epson printhead technology with robotic motion control.
• EPS will provide sales, applications development, installation, training and service support for the system.
• CONTOURJET is expected to be available through EPS from the first quarter of 2027.
• The system adds to EPS's existing portfolio of pad printing, screen printing and direct-to-object printing technologies.
• ContourJet uses a 6-axis robotic arm to hold the object while printheads move via linear-motor drive to follow its contour
• Printer uses Epson's PrecisionCore S800 printhead at 600 x 600 dpi with a single ink channel per head
• Configurable with up to seven colour channels; standard set is CMYK plus white, with a clear ink/varnish option for texture
• Installations already exist in Japan; European sales expected to start in 2027 after CE certification