Kornit Digital Expands Digital Production into Footwear and Technical Textiles with Presto MAX PLUS
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Kornit Digital (NASDAQ: KRNT) unveiled the Presto MAX PLUS, a roll-to-roll single-step digital pigment system expanding on-demand production into footwear, automotive interiors, military camouflage, high-performance sportswear, and high-end furnishings.
Features include water-free printing with no pre/post-washing, DuraTech durability enhancer, patent-pending Precise Overprint, white-on-dyed printing, extended gamuts, XDi 3-D effects, QualiSet automation, and upgradeability for existing Presto MAX customers. The system debuts at Texprocess 2026 on April 21 in Frankfurt (Hall 8, Stand A20).
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News Market Reaction – KRNT
In the Apr 20 session, KRNT declined 3.60%, reflecting a moderate negative market reaction.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
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Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | 24h Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 12 | Product platform launch | Positive | +2.5% | Launch of Atlas MATRIX unified digital production system for multiple fabrics. |
| Apr 12 | Industry event & strategy | Positive | +2.5% | Konnections 2026 event and unveiling of Atlas MATRIX plus PrintFactory strategy. |
| Apr 12 | Acquisition announcement | Positive | +2.5% | Acquisition of PrintFactory to add workflow and automation to platform. |
| Mar 26 | Annual report filing | Neutral | -3.5% | Form 20-F filing with audited financials and risk disclosures. |
| Mar 19 | Leadership appointment | Positive | +0.5% | Appointment of former ASOS CEO Nick Beighton as advisor and board nominee. |
24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.
Recent product and strategic announcements have tended to coincide with modest positive price moves, while routine filings showed more muted or mixed reactions.
Over recent months, Kornit reported several strategic developments, including the unveiling of Atlas MATRIX and hosting the Konnections 2026 event on Apr 12, both linked with a 2.52% gain. An acquisition of PrintFactory, also on Apr 12, carried the same positive reaction. Routine reporting, such as the Mar 26 Form 20-F filing, coincided with a -3.45% move, while a leadership appointment on Mar 19 saw a smaller 0.49% uptick. Today’s expansion of digital production into new textile categories fits this ongoing product and platform build-out.
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Single-step digital pigment solution enables durable, sustainable on-demand production across widest range of fabrics to unlock growth opportunities in high-performance textile applications
ROSH HA'AYIN, Israel, April 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kornit Digital (NASDAQ: KRNT) (“Kornit” or the “Company”), a global pioneer in sustainable, on-demand digital fashion and textile production, today unveiled the Kornit Presto MAX PLUS, a new roll-to-roll system expanding digital manufacturing into footwear, automotive interiors, military camouflage, high-performance sportswear, and high-end furnishings. Debuting at Texprocess 2026 in Frankfurt, Presto MAX PLUS enables entirely new applications for on-demand textile production.
The fully digital, single-step system, based on the proven Presto MAX solution, requires minimal setup, eliminates Minimum Order Quantities, supports the industry's widest array of fabrics, and offers water-free printing with no pre- or post-washing, reducing waste, energy consumption, and environmental impact. At its core, Kornit MAX technology ensures retail print quality and superior hand feel.
Industry-First Innovation
Presto MAX PLUS introduces DuraTech™, a durability enhancer delivering consistent resistance to wear, flex, and abrasion, enabling digital production for demanding applications such as footwear uppers, technical apparel, automotive interiors, and performance textiles. Its patent-pending Precise Overprint technology intelligently adapts to material variability, ensuring accurate image placement on complex, pre-knitted, and dimensionally unstable substrates.
These capabilities are already field proven with footwear manufacturers. Using breakthrough process and technology, Presto MAX PLUS enables digital application of proprietary functional inks to deliver customizable performance characteristics such as abrasion resistance, compression and protection, and technical applications.
“Digital production is entering a new phase of industrial adoption, expanding into high-performance categories that require durability, precision and consistency at scale,” said Ronen Samuel, CEO of Kornit Digital. “Presto MAX PLUS extends the boundaries of what digital manufacturing can achieve, enabling brands and manufacturers to unlock new applications, operate with greater agility, and accelerate the shift toward a more sustainable production model.”
The system also features white ink printing on dyed fabrics, extended color gamuts with Red/Green or Neon inks, and Kornit's XDi Technology for unique 3-D effects. Quality automation via QualiSet ensures hands-off calibration and consistent, repeatable results across batches, systems, and distributed production sites.
Customers currently operating Presto MAX systems will be able to upgrade to Presto MAX PLUS capabilities, enabling access to new applications while protecting and extending the value of their existing investment.
The Kornit Presto MAX PLUS will be officially unveiled at Texprocess 2026 on April 21. Visit Kornit at Hall 8, Stand A20.
About Kornit Digital
Kornit Digital (NASDAQ: KRNT) is a worldwide market leader in sustainable, on-demand, digital fashion and textile production technologies. The Company offers end-to-end solutions including printing systems, inks, consumables, software, and fulfillment services through its global fulfillment network. Headquartered in Israel with offices in the USA, Europe, and Asia Pacific, Kornit Digital serves customers in more than 100 countries. To learn more, visit www.kornit.com.
Media Contacts
Craig Librett
Public Relations
Craig.librett@kornit.com
Ingrid Van Loocke
Public Relations – Europe
ingrid@pr4u.be
Investor Contact
Andrew G. Backman
Chief Capital Markets Officer
Andrew.Backman@kornit.com
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