PRINTING United Expo 2026 brought the print community together in Las Vegas for an inside look at the technology, ideas, and possibilities shaping the future of the industry. From production presses and inkjet technology to workflow automation, AI, and finishing solutions, the show floor demonstrated how innovation continues to create new opportunities for print providers. Just as importantly, the expo brought together manufacturers, partners, and industry professionals to share ideas, build relationships, and explore what’s next for print.
Here’s a look at what Sharp, Kyocera, Xerox, Fiery, Formax, and Plockmatic Group showcased at the expo.
Sharp: in step with your future
Sharp hit it out of the park for this year’s Printing United, introducing two new devices, having big partnership, and more. Their new 85 and 100 ppm production machines showcasing their new technology while emphasizing how automation, workflow, color, embellishment, and production come together to create opportunity.
Day two of the show featured guest celebrity, Baseball Hall of Famer Mariano Rivera, bringing awareness to the Mariano Foundation that Sharp has partnered with to help underserved youth build brighter futures through mentorship, education, and career opportunity.
Learn more about Sharp’s offerings here.
Xerox: one portfolio – every print opportunity
Xerox brought its “One Portfolio – Every Print Opportunity” approach to PRINTING United Expo, showcasing a range of production print and workflow solutions designed to help print providers improve productivity, automation, and efficiency. Highlights included the Xerox® C9200 with five-color capabilities, the Proficio™ PX300 and PX500, and the Xerox® IJP900 Inkjet Press.
Xerox also put a focus on software and AI, including Proficio technology with AI integrated within the print heads and software solutions designed to streamline workflow and automation. Rounding out the booth was Xerox Empress Studio, developed in partnership with Adobe. Demonstrations focused on the ways AI, workflow, and production technology can create new opportunities for print providers.
Learn more about Xerox’s offerings here.
Kyocera: innovation, inspiration, and the latest in production print technology
Kyocera brought innovation and inspiration to PRINTING United Expo, showcasing its latest production print technology and giving attendees a closer look at what’s next for Kyocera commercial printing. The booth featured two new production print devices, the TASKalfa Pro 15000b and TASKalfa Pro Tandem, along with live demonstrations of Kyocera’s industry-leading inkjet technology. Attendees also had the opportunity to connect one-on-one with Kyocera’s commercial printing experts to explore solutions and discuss opportunities for their businesses.
Learn more about Kyocera’s offerings here.
Fiery: solutions for EVERY corner of your print room
Fiery brought a wide range of workflow and production solutions to PRINTING United Expo, showcasing how software and automation can help print providers improve efficiency across their operations. Highlights included AI-driven JobFlow Pro for automating preflight and reducing repetitive tasks, Fiery FreeForm Create for variable data, and Pinnacle Award-winning color solutions designed to help maintain consistency throughout production.
Fiery also demonstrated solutions for cutsheet, large format, specialty, and industrial print applications, highlighting its focus on helping printers streamline workflows and get more from their production environments.
Learn more about Fiery’s offerings here.
Plockmatic Group
Plockmatic Group showcased its finishing expertise at PRINTING United Expo with solutions designed to help print providers turn printed sheets into polished, professional finished pieces. Its booklet-making finishers offer flexible options for producing booklets and square-bound books, giving printers the ability to create higher-value finished products in house while expanding the range of applications they can offer customers.
Learn more about Plockmatic Group’s offerings here.
Formax: find your finishing solution
Formax brought a broad range of print finishing and production solutions to PRINTING United Expo, giving attendees a first look at its brand-new binding line, including the Punch 100 and Wire 100. The booth also showcased the variety of equipment Formax offers to help print providers take jobs from production to finished piece, including folding machines, cutters and creasers, booklet finishing solutions, and digital label printers. With options designed for different production volumes and applications, Formax demonstrated how its equipment can help streamline finishing and expand in-house capabilities.
Learn more about Formax’s offerings here.
Looking Ahead
PRINTING United Expo 2026 showcased what’s possible when technology, ideas, and the print community come together. Sharp, Kyocera, Xerox, Fiery, Formax, and Plockmatic Group each brought solutions that highlighted different ways print providers can improve production, streamline workflows, add finishing capabilities, and explore new opportunities.
From high-volume production and inkjet to AI-powered workflow tools and advanced finishing equipment, the innovations on display offered a look at where print is headed and the possibilities that come with it.
Want to explore these solutions or learn more about what’s possible for your print operation? Contact us today to see how these technologies can support your business.
Sources: Sharp, Xerox, Kyocera, Fiery, Plockmatic Group, Formax, and PRINTING United Alliance