Three Roland DG Products Win 2026 PRINTING United Alliance Pinnacle Awards
Hamamatsu, Japan – July 9th 2026 – Roland DG Corporation, a leading manufacturer of wide-format inkjet printers, printer/cutters, and other advanced digital devices, has announced that three of its products have received prestigious 2026 Pinnacle Awards from the PRINTING United Alliance: Dimense Media in the Non-Output – Media/Non-PVC category; ECO-UV EUV-H Inks in the Non-Output – Digital Inks/UV category; and Roland DG Connect Designer in the Non-Output – Software/Web-Based Design, Personalisation, or Product Building category.
Presented annually, the Pinnacle Awards recognise excellence in technology and product innovation within the printing industry, highlighting advancements that contribute to industry growth and the impact these award-winning companies have on shaping the future of printing. In making its selections for the 2026 competition, a panel of experts evaluated a total of 71 product entries, awarding 25 Output winners, 32 Non-Output winners, and 14 Technology winners.
Dimense Media, which won a Pinnacle Award in the Media/Non-PVC category, is an innovative, digitally printable substrate designed to bring out the best in Roland DG’s Dimense DA-640 – a revolutionary dimensional surface printer that makes it easy and cost-effective to create uniquely textured wallcoverings, fine art, signage, retail displays, packaging, and more. In addition to being PVC-free and environmentally friendly, the proprietary composition of Dimense media allows for a unique chemical interaction with Dimense water-based inks and the
EUV-H ink, the winner of a Pinnacle Award in the Digital Inks/UV category, is a new UV hard ink that’s compatible with existing Roland DG VersaObject™ MO Series benchtop flatbeds as well as the company’s new RC-300 Series cylindrical printers and the IO-300 industrial UV flatbed (slated for launch in the second half of 2026). The latest edition to Roland DG’s ECO-UV ink family, EUV-H meets strict safety requirements, is low odor, and delivers superior durability and adhesion when printed on challenging surfaces like glass and metal, making it unbeatable for product customisation, personalisation, and manufacturing.
Roland DG Connect Designer, a Pinnacle Award winner in the Software/Web-based Design, Personalisation, or Product Building category, is a user-friendly, cloud-based online application that simplifies professional print design, making it accessible to users of all experience levels – even those with little or no prior design software experience. It enables customers to quickly transform creative ideas into seamless, production-ready printing workflows that integrate directly with Roland DG’s VersaWorks® RIP software and printing devices. The core version of Roland DG Connect Designer is available at no charge to all Roland DG Connect accounts.
“We are excited and honored to see these outstanding Roland DG products win 2026 Pinnacle Awards,” said Gordon Raison, CEO Europe. “As a company that prides itself on continuous innovation, Roland DG corporation is dedicated to supplying products that allow users to optimise output quality, increase productivity, and maximise profitability. We will remain committed to providing exciting new technologies that help print professionals exceed the expectations of their customers and take their operations to the next level.”
To learn more about this year’s Pinnacle Award-winning Roland DG products, or the complete Roland DG product line, visit https://www.rolanddg.eu. For more information on the PRINTING United Alliance, or to view a full list of 2026 Pinnacle Award winners, visit https://pinnacleawards.printing.org.
About Roland DG
Roland DG empowers creators and businesses worldwide to Make Your Mark with more than four decades of delivering reliable, innovative digital imaging technology. The company provides advanced solutions that combine hardware, software, supplies and service to help customers build successful businesses and produce work they are proud to stand behind. Roland DG’s inkjet printers, integrated printer/cutters, milling machines and other digital fabrication technologies enable applications ranging from signage and interior décor to personalized products and industrial customization. Serving print professionals, manufacturers, entrepreneurs, and makers across industries, the company enables high-mix, on-demand production and enhances performance through connected, cloud-based solutions. Through innovation, craftsmanship and partnership, Roland DG pioneers new ways for customers to be successful with digital technology.