Embossed Aluminum = Rugged Durability Electronics equipment that is exposed to regular knocks, drops and extreme wear and tear are usually recommended to be fitted with shock protection so the device becomes rugged. These products require product branding with nameplates and badges that will stand ...
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Aluminum Point of Purchase Signage Point of purchase signage needs to grab and hold the attention of shoppers. It can be tempting to throw everything you have into the design with the thought that more is better. However, this can lead to over-stimulation and confusion for the prospective buyer. ...
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Nameplate Design Resources No beating around the bush - designing for brand awareness in the form of nameplates, labels and trim can be downright mind boggling! Don't get discouraged. You are not alone in this endeavor. Sometimes it is difficult to identify exactly which questions to ask during the ...
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Vicky Bowie
RoHS 2/REACH - Material Standards for Nameplates, Labels and Trim Manufacturing companies are held to very specific standards with regards to the materials which are used in production. As a result, OEM customers typically require proof of compliance to these standards. This article provides an ...
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Vicky Bowie
A popular sample within our Product Display Room is this amplifier trim. It begs to be touched and has just enough glitz to catch your eye, drawing attention to the product name.
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Vicky Bowie
Aluminum Trim Attachment Options The front side of brand identification is discussed on a regular basis with solutions for finding just the right look for your nameplate or label. This post looks at the less decorative back side of aluminum trim and a common question that is asked. What options ...
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Vicky Bowie
A common question when working with companies to develop attention-grabbing nameplates and emblems is how to make a flat aluminum nameplate stand out without incurring additional tooling expense? Designers and buyers alike look for cost effective solutions. Below are some options which keep cost in ...
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Vicky Bowie
Guest Blogger This article is part of a series of articles from my co-workers on their favorite nameplates. Jerry Chenoweth, our guest blogger this week, chose an aluminum nameplate which he uses to showcase possiblities of decorating aluminum for a dimensional look without the cost of a custom ...
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Vicky Bowie
Are you designing a nameplate or trim piece which needs to be seen on opposite sides of your product? This is a common need across many markets including sports equipment, automotive trim, motorcycles, and boat trim. Keep these considerations in mind so that uniformity in your brand is maintained ...
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