Justification for Nameplates and Labels As a product engineer or designer you have several elements in your project to keep in check for costs. Certain items like certifications, licenses and patents typically take front seat. All of these add up and eat away at a project budget. Why would you want ...
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Tight Space for Decoration? No Problem! A common back to school item that shows up on supply lists is a scientific calculator. The function and number buttons on the face of the device do not leave much room for decoration or branding. Instead of seeing this as a negative, there is room to bring ...
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Vicky Bowie
Tapered Embossed Aluminum Badge Many times when a design calls for embossed detail for aluminum trim, this is to signify a uniform step up of the material so there is a visual and tactile dimension to the part. What if your design calls for a tapered or gradual step up? Will this work with an ...
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Vicky Bowie
It's a common question raised by brand owners in every industry and on just about every consumer product out there. How can I dress up my aluminum nameplate? You may be surprised how adding an inlay finish can increase the perceived value for your brand identity.
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Embossed Aluminum = Durable Branding When it comes to brand identification it's not enough to simply grab attention in the market. You want your brand to be recognized for years to come. Check out the this vintage 1930's truck grill emblem. This is not something which you will find on current ...
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Vicky Bowie
Brass Looking Nameplates Aluminum is the most common choice for our customers when selecting mateiral for their brand identity nameplates and emblems. Another common request is to review for a brass nameplate. When this happens, it's good to know that aluminum can also be used. Here's how.
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Vicky Bowie
A neat thing about working for a company who has been around for more than 100 years is stepping through items manufactured decades ago. It can be like Christmas at times since some brands are no longer in existence or the logos have evolved. Then again, some designs are classic and need no ...
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Vicky Bowie
Custom ANSI Warning and OSHA Safety Labels In this day and age it is important for brand owners to be aware of danger or potential harm which could result while their product is in use. Can a warning label be used for branding? Absolutely! This type of label offers opportunity to provide valuable ...
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ISO 14001:2004 When selecting a nameplate supplier some expectations go without saying. One of these is that the supplier operates its manufacturing operations in accordance with environmental laws and guidelines. There shouldn't be cause for concern in the best practices of the manufacturer. This ...
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