In today's competitive print market, premium finishes can make the difference between an ordinary printed piece and one that immediately captures attention. Spot UV, raised varnish, and textured embellishments add visual impact, tactile appeal, and perceived value to a wide range of products, from business cards and packaging to promotional materials and specialty graphics.
Yet for many print providers, embellishment has traditionally come with challenges. Registration marks, extensive setup procedures, and outsourcing requirements can increase production costs and extend turnaround times, making premium finishing less accessible for short-run and on-demand applications.
AccuSPOT Digital Embellishment changes that process entirely.
Powered by Komodo's advanced Vision Positioning Technology and intelligent camera recognition system, AccuSPOT enables highly accurate varnish placement without the need for traditional registration marks. By recognizing printed artwork directly, the system streamlines production and allows print providers to produce premium embellished products more efficiently than ever before.
What is AccuSPOT Digital Embellishment?
Conventional spot UV workflows often depend on registration marks to align embellishment layers with printed graphics. While effective, these additional marks require extra preparation and setup, adding complexity to the production process.
AccuSPOT takes a different approach.
Using sophisticated camera recognition technology integrated with Komodo UV flatbed printers, the system identifies printed graphics and automatically locates matching artwork across the print bed. Once recognized, varnish can be applied precisely where intended, creating stunning visual and tactile effects while eliminating the need for registration marks.
This intelligent recognition process not only simplifies production but also improves efficiency when handling multiple pieces simultaneously.
Watch a short demo to see how it works:
Maximize Productivity Across the Entire Print Bed
One of AccuSPOT's greatest advantages is its ability to recognize and embellish multiple printed pieces in a single production cycle.
Whether producing business cards, invitations, labels, packaging prototypes, or promotional products, operators can place numerous printed items on the bed and allow the system to identify each instance automatically. The embellishment layer is then applied with exceptional accuracy across all matching pieces at once.
This capability helps reduce setup time, improve throughput, and increase overall productivity, especially for short-run and customized work.
96-card embellishment in 5 minutes:
Eliminate Registration Marks and Reduce Setup Time
Registration marks have long been considered a necessary part of many embellishment workflows. However, they introduce additional design requirements, consume production space, and can slow down job preparation.
By leveraging intelligent image recognition rather than printed alignment marks, AccuSPOT simplifies file preparation and reduces the number of manual adjustments required during production.
The result is a more streamlined workflow that enables operators to move from printed output to finished embellished products faster and with greater confidence.
Bring Premium Finishing In-House
Many print providers continue to outsource spot UV and embellishment projects due to equipment limitations or production complexity.
While outsourcing can provide access to specialty finishing capabilities, it often comes at the expense of profit margins, production flexibility, and turnaround speed.
AccuSPOT allows print businesses to bring premium embellishment services in-house, creating opportunities to:
- Increase profit margins
- Reduce outsourcing expenses
- Maintain control over production schedules
- Offer faster turnaround times
- Expand service offerings
- Respond quickly to customer requests
By keeping embellishment production under one roof, print providers can capture additional revenue while delivering greater value to their customers.
Perfect for Short-Run and Personalized Production
As print buyers increasingly demand customization and shorter production runs, traditional finishing methods can become difficult to justify economically.
AccuSPOT's digital workflow is ideally suited for:
- Personalized marketing materials
- Short-run packaging
- Limited-edition products
- Custom invitations
- Premium business cards
- Prototype development
- Variable data applications
Because setup requirements are significantly reduced, embellishment becomes practical even for low-volume jobs that may have previously been outsourced or declined.
Create High-Value Print Applications
Digital embellishment enables print providers to transform standard printed products into premium offerings that command higher margins and greater customer interest.
Popular applications include:
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Business Cards
Highlight logos, names, and graphics with raised or gloss varnish effects.
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Packaging and Labels
Create luxury finishes that enhance shelf appeal and strengthen brand perception. -
Invitations and Greeting Cards
Add texture and dimension to create memorable customer experiences. -
Marketing Materials
Draw attention to key messaging and design elements through selective embellishment. -
Promotional Products
Enhance custom products with unique visual and tactile effects that stand out from the competition.
Transform Print into a Premium Experience
AccuSPOT Digital Embellishment combines Komodo's Vision Positioning Technology with intelligent camera recognition to simplify premium finishing production.
By eliminating the need for registration marks, enabling automatic artwork recognition, and allowing multiple printed pieces to be embellished simultaneously, AccuSPOT helps print providers improve efficiency, reduce outsourcing, and unlock new revenue opportunities.
The result is a smarter, more profitable approach to digital embellishment—one that transforms ordinary prints into premium products while giving businesses greater control over quality, production, and profitability.
Powered by the Komodo UV Series
AccuSPOT Digital Embellishment is available on the Komodo UV Series, including the UV9060i and UV1315i flatbed printers, giving print providers access to both high-quality UV printing and advanced embellishment capabilities within a single production platform.
Designed for versatility, the Komodo UV Series can print directly onto a wide range of rigid and promotional substrates, including acrylic, wood, metal, PVC, foam board, glass, leather, plastic, and more. With the addition of AccuSPOT, users can go beyond standard UV printing by incorporating spot varnish, selective gloss, raised effects, and textured embellishments that enhance both appearance and perceived value.
By combining direct-to-substrate UV printing with intelligent embellishment technology, the Komodo UV9060i and UV1315i enable businesses to produce complete premium print applications in-house—from the initial print through to the finished embellished product. This integrated workflow reduces production steps, minimizes outsourcing, and provides greater flexibility when producing short runs, prototypes, customized products, and high-value specialty applications.
Whether serving the commercial print, signage, packaging, promotional products, or industrial printing markets, the Komodo UV Series provides a scalable platform for businesses looking to expand their capabilities and create new revenue opportunities through premium digital embellishment.
Experience AccuSPOT Live
Reading about digital embellishment is one thing—seeing it in action is another.
Print Digital Solutions invites print professionals, marketers, designers, and business owners to experience the power of AccuSPOT Digital Embellishment firsthand through a live demonstration on the Komodo UV9060i. See how intelligent artwork recognition, registration-free spot UV, raised varnish effects, and textured embellishments can transform ordinary prints into premium, high-value products.
Attendees will have the opportunity to explore a variety of applications, learn how the technology can fit into their production workflow, and discover new revenue opportunities through in-house digital embellishment.
As part of our upcoming Lunch & Learn workshop series, guests will enjoy live equipment demonstrations, sample reviews, educational presentations, and an open Q&A session with industry experts. Whether you're looking to reduce outsourcing costs, expand your service offerings, or differentiate your business with premium finishing capabilities, this hands-on event is designed to help you unlock the full potential of digital embellishment.
Reserve your spot today or contact Print Digital Solutions to schedule a personalized demonstration and discover how AccuSPOT and the Komodo UV9060i can elevate your print business.
