Taktiful's Reaktor Wins 2026 Pinnacle Technology Award
Taktiful Software Solutions announced that Reaktor has been recognized with a 2026 Pinnacle Technology Award from PRINTING United Alliance, one of the printing industry's most prestigious and competitive honors.
Reaktor was recognized for its innovation in transforming how digital print embellishments are visualized, communicated, and sold. The browser-based platform enables users to create highly realistic, interactive visualizations of embellishment effects including foil, spot UV, raised varnish, specialty colors, laminations, and other decorative finishes without requiring physical samples or software installation.
"We built Reaktor to solve a problem that has existed in print for decades," said Kevin Abergel, CEO of Taktiful Software Solutions. "Embellishments are incredibly powerful, but they are difficult to communicate through traditional proofs and static PDFs. Reaktor allows customers to experience those effects interactively on virtually any device, making it easier to sell, approve, and ultimately produce higher-value print."
Unlike traditional visualization tools that are often tied to specific presses or proprietary workflows, Reaktor is machine agnostic and designed to support a wide range of embellishment technologies. The platform enables users to combine output from multiple processes, including 5th and 6th color digital presses, sleeking technologies, laminations, and inkjet embellishment systems, within a single interactive environment.
A key innovation behind Reaktor was the development of an efficient rendering architecture capable of delivering high-quality visualizations through a standard web browser, including on older mobile devices with limited computing power. By reducing rendering costs and eliminating installation requirements, Taktiful was able to introduce Reaktor with subscription plans starting at just $29 per month, making professional embellishment visualization accessible to a much broader audience.
Initial beta user feedback has demonstrated significant business impact, including 41% faster customer approvals, 2x higher embellishment upsell rates, and a 53% reduction in hard proofing costs.
The 2026 Pinnacle Awards recognize products and technologies that improve or advance the printing industry through exceptional innovation and value. Reaktor was selected from a highly competitive field of entries representing some of the industry's leading manufacturers, software developers, and technology providers.
"We believe the future of embellishment depends on making it easier for more designers, brands, and print providers to understand what's possible," Abergel added. "This award validates that vision and motivates us to continue pushing the industry forward."
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