This post originally appeared on the Surfaces on Aluminum blog. To read more content like this, subscribe to Surfaces on Aluminum.
Nameplate Blog
Recent posts by:
Vicky Bowie
Posted by
Vicky Bowie
Many times we are asked for options to create an industrial look to an aluminum nameplate so that it gives the appearance of the emblem being mechanically attached to the end product. Typically the desired look is to resemble using rivets for secure attachment. Here are four options with custom ...
Posted by
Vicky Bowie
The 50th Anniversary Ford Mustang is a limited edition with just 1964 vehicles produced. A special edition nameplate to commemorate this milestone features deep etched aluminum graphics for a two tone look.
Posted by
Vicky Bowie
Aluminum nameplates are used to boost branding efforts by a company. They can showcase a product name, a corporate logo or simply an icon. A great example of this is looking at the Ford Mustang. The horse image is easily recognizable as the iconic logo for the muscle car.
Posted by
Vicky Bowie
When this exterior badge came across my desk I had to stop and take a second look. It is an example of how a larger nameplate can become an elegant show piece for a brand.
Posted by
Vicky Bowie
Simulated Anodized Colors on Aluminum Nameplates Anodized colors are achieved with dyes and a chemical process to harden and seal the metal. The resulting finish is elegant and durable. This type of decoration is limited to flat surfaces because forming or embossing the aluminum can result in ...
Posted by
Vicky Bowie
Enhanced Brand Identity When designing an aluminum badge to enhance and showcase a high profile brand, some common appearance requirements include sharp detail or bold and reflective graphics. With the variety of decorating options available, these elements can seem difficult to achieve. This post ...
Posted by
Vicky Bowie
Happy Earth Day 2015! Across the globe April 22 is the day used to promote the importance of taking responsibility for the impact we all have on the environment. ISO 14001:2004 focuses on specific systems to allow a company to put in place a policy to be followed across production activities.
Posted by
Vicky Bowie
I came across this brilliant aluminum nameplate while browsing through the sample area of our Design Studio.
Subscribe to Nameplate Blog
- 2021 (1)
- 3D (4)
- Adhesives (11)
- Aluminum (129)
- Aluminum In-mold (9)
- Aluminum Trim (41)
- Anodize (4)
- Appliance (12)
- Appliqué (5)
- Archive (35)
- Artwork Submission (4)
- Assembly (6)
- Automotive (35)
- Backlit (5)
- Boats (6)
- Brass (8)
- Brushed Aluminum (19)
- Carbon Fiber (2)
- Classic (1)
- Coined (5)
- Color Development (25)
- Computers (13)
- Cosmetics (24)
- Custom Patterns (11)
- Customization (16)
- Customized Patterns on Aluminum (2)
- Debossing (13)
- Diamond Cut (22)
- Digital Printing (2)
- ebook (4)
- Electronics (23)
- Embossing (53)
- Etched (20)
- Exterior (9)
- FAQ (29)
- Faux Finish (1)
- Faux Finishes (7)
- Favorite Nameplate (20)
- Furniture (9)
- Gauges (5)
- Gloss (4)
- Hang Tag (1)
- IDSA (1)
- In-mold Decoration (5)
- Individual Letters (7)
- Inlay (1)
- Key Fob (1)
- Labels (10)
- Large Vehicle (4)
- Laser Etch (2)
- Lithography (3)
- Match Box Cover (6)
- Materials and Processes (118)
- Mechanical Finishes (51)
- Medical Equipment (10)
- Metallic (8)
- Motorcycle (11)
- Nameplate (175)
- Nameplate Examples (54)
- Nameplate Tools (7)
- Outdoor Equipment (4)
- Overlay (7)
- Packaging (15)
- Patina Finish (3)
- Plastic (1)
- Plastic Trim (3)
- Point of Purchase (8)
- Polycarbonate (10)
- Process Color (16)
- Promotional Products (38)
- Prototypes (2)
- Recreational Vehicles (6)
- Resources (11)
- Safety Labels (2)
- Selective Patterns (10)
- Sill Plate (6)
- Sports Equipment (9)
- Stainless Steel (17)
- stock dies (10)
- Surfaces (4)
- Sustainability (1)
- Technical (1)
- Telecommunications (9)
- Testing (3)
- Texture (15)
- Top 10 (9)
- Woodgrain (2)
