Digital Printing
Foilprint provides professional UV digital printing on hard goods for manufacturers, promotional product distributors, industrial suppliers, and businesses throughout Canada and North America. Our digital printing process produces vibrant, full-colour images with exceptional detail directly onto a wide variety of plastic, metal, wood, acrylic, coated products, and many other rigid substrates.
Unlike traditional printing methods, digital printing requires no screens or colour separations, making it the ideal solution for prototypes, short production runs, personalized products, and projects featuring photographs, gradients, QR codes, barcodes, or complex full-colour artwork. The result is sharp, durable graphics with
What it works on?
What it works on?
- Plastic and metal parts
- Promotional products
- Electronics and industrial components
- Packaging components
- Retail displays and small signage
- Corporate branding and promotional merchandise
- Short-run and prototype production
Artwork we need
Artwork we need
Vector file in eps, .ai or pdf format with fonts saved in outlines.
Minimums and setup
Minimums and setup
Each digital printing order includes a machine setup charge to prepare the press for production.
Custom Digital Printing on Hard Goods
For more than 35 years, Foilprint has helped businesses enhance their products with high-quality custom printing backed by knowledgeable service and dependable production. Whether you need a single prototype, a small production run, or thousands of printed parts, our team is committed to delivering professional results, competitive turnaround times, and consistent quality from the first piece to the last.
Questions about your project?
Tell us what you are printing and we will recommend the best approach.
What is digital printing on hard goods?
What is digital printing on hard goods?
Digital printing is a full-colour printing process that applies high-resolution graphics, logos, photographs, gradients, and variable data directly onto rigid products without the need for screens or printing plates. It is an excellent choice for detailed artwork, short production runs, and projects requiring vibrant colour reproduction.
What types of products can you print?
What types of products can you print?
We print on a wide variety of hard goods, including:
- Plastic parts
- Metal components
- Acrylic products
- Wood items
- Promotional products
- Signage
- Electronics enclosures
- Awards and plaques
- Corporate gifts
- Packaging components
If you're unsure whether your product can be printed, simply send us a photo or sample and we'll evaluate the best printing method.
Is there a minimum order quantity?
Is there a minimum order quantity?
No. We can produce anything from a single prototype to large production runs. Digital printing is especially cost-effective for low to medium quantities because it does not require printing plates.
What artwork file do you require?
What artwork file do you require?
Vector artwork is always preferred for the sharpest results. We accept AI, EPS, and PDF files, although high-resolution PNG, TIFF, and JPEG files may also be suitable depending on the application. If your artwork requires adjustments, our graphic department can assist before production begins for an additional cost.
What information should I provide when requesting a quote?
What information should I provide when requesting a quote?
To prepare an accurate quotation, we recommend providing:
- Quantity required
- Product material (plastic, metal, wood, glass, etc.)
- Product dimensions
- Print size and print location
- Full-colour or spot colour artwork
- Required delivery date
- Whether you are supplying the products or purchasing them from us
- How the products are packed (bulk, individually boxed, poly bagged, etc.)
The more information you provide, the faster we can prepare your quotation.
Can you print photographs and full-colour images?
Can you print photographs and full-colour images?
Yes. Digital printing is ideal for full-colour graphics, photographs, gradients, fine detail, QR codes, serial numbers, and complex artwork that would be difficult or expensive using traditional printing methods.
How durable is digital printing?
How durable is digital printing?
Our digital inks produce vibrant, durable prints suitable for many indoor and outdoor applications. Durability depends on the product material, intended use, and environmental exposure. If your product will experience heavy handling, abrasion, chemicals, or prolonged outdoor exposure, we'll recommend the most suitable printing method or protective finish for your application.
Do you offer samples before full production?
Do you offer samples before full production?
Yes. For many projects we can produce a pre-production sample for approval before starting the production run. This allows you to verify artwork placement, colours, and overall appearance before the complete order is printed. Additional charges may apply depending on the project.