The FINISHpro 3D 1623 made its debut, but it was just one piece of a bigger story about what’s possible when you add the right finishing tools to your shop.

ROCHESTER, NY – Skandacor’s booth at PRINTING United Expo 2025 was buzzing from the moment the doors opened. Printers lined up to see the FINISHpro 3D 1623 in action — the world’s first inkjet embellishment press priced under $55,000 USD. But they stayed because they saw something bigger: a complete finishing ecosystem that could transform their business.

Live demos showed booth visitors dimensional spot UV, digital foil, and textured gloss on sheets up to 16 × 23 inches. And yes, people were impressed. But what really got them excited was seeing how all of Skandacor’s tools work together to create workflows that save time, boost margins, and help printers stand out.

”We weren’t just showing one machine,” said Jon Congdon of Skandacor. “We wanted printers to see the full picture — how the right tools help you automate, stand out from competitors, and grow. That’s what our booth was curated to show.”

Alongside the 3D 1623, Skandacor showcased:

FINISHpro 2029 Digital Die Cutter

Live demos showed off the FINISHpro 2029’s ability to cut, kiss-cut, crease, and perforate in a single pass. Attendees watched as prints up to 20″ x 29″ came to life without dies. Custom-shaped cards, labels, and packaging mockups are all possible with fast turnaround, and zero setup waste — especially valuable for short-run finishing.

FINISHpro DX 1531

The FINISHpro DX 1531 also drew serious interest. It’s the only machine of its kind designed for large-scale production of hardcovers as well as thick business cards. Automatic feeding, positioning, and anti-skewing technology ensure flawless alignment of substrates for consistent, perfect results. Its compact design fits into busy production environments without taking up excessive floor space.

SLEEKpro foil

Sleeking continues to make digital foil and laminate more accessible. Visitors saw foil accents being applied to toner-based prints without dies. Fast, precise, and perfect for high-end finishes. And when you integrate SLEEKpro foil with the FINISHpro 3D 1623, the results are next-level!

LAMpro Lineup of Laminators

Our LAMpro thermal laminators made a strong impression. Built for speed and consistency, these machines showcased single-sided and double-sided lamination on a variety of substrates.

Brad Drever, CEO of Skandacor, put it simply: “Innovation isn’t about making things more complicated,” Drever said. “It’s about making advanced finishing accessible. We build solutions that meet printers where they are and help them level up. The response at the show told us we’re hitting the mark on performance, flexibility, and affordability.”

Our booth was featured as a key stop on the Embellishment Technology Tour. The tour guided attendees through Skandacor’s full embellishment workflow and highlighted how premium finishes impact margins, customer engagement, and repeat business.

“There was genuine excitement this year! People weren’t just looking for equipment upgrades,” said Congdon. “They were looking for opportunities to grow their business. And they found it at our booth.”

Skandacor has seen a significant spike in demo requests and post-show consultations. Especially from small to mid-sized print providers who are ready to add value and stand out.

Missed the show? Skandacor is offering virtual demos, sample kits, and custom consultations to help printers figure out which solutions fit their unique needs. Visit www.skandacor.com to learn more.