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Graphic Overlays: Essential for Industrial Applications

End-users perceive graphic overlays merely as interfaces to control devices or equipment. However, from a technical perspective, these overlays are multi-featured components providing protection, visibility, and functionality to a customer’s product. The thin layer of plastic printed with text, symbols, and other graphics is popular for applications across diverse industries, including medical, automation, aviation, consumer …

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Guide to optical registration embossing

Embossing is a technique that involves elevating logos or graphic images to improve the visual impact of any component in an application. It’s simple – the raised design gives a product a more tactile sensation and instantly adds to its visual appeal. That’s why embossing is used today across a variety of industries. Manufacturers can employ …

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What is technical printing? Definition, benefits, and use cases

One of the most common activities of manufacturers in the nameplate, label, membrane switch or graphic overlay business is high-volume technical printing. Technically printed parts can be produced with the help of different printing technologies – from gravure and cylinder screen printing to lithographic or screen printing. But what exactly is the technical printing process? What are its benefits? Keep on …

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9 things to consider when designing a UDI label

The design of a UDI label directly translates into its scannability and usability. That’s why it’s essential to follow the industry’s best practices and ensure that your UDI label performs its function and is also aesthetically attractive. Here’s a list of 9 critical factors you need to consider whenever designing a UDI label. 1. Environment …

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3 benefits of anodized aluminum labels and nameplates

Anodized aluminum labels are a great choice for applications that require outstanding resistance to abrasion and excellent durability. Anodized aluminum is a popular choice for components such as labels, signs, stickers, and tags also thanks to its lightweight and cost-effectiveness. Metal stickers and tags made of this material are a great choice for any permanent …

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What are metallic labels? Definition and use cases

Labels are the most widespread form of product identification. If you’re looking for labels that can withstand extreme temperatures and offer excellent durability, metallic labels are your best choice. But before approaching a label manufacturer, learn more about these labels and check how they could add value to your application. We wrote this article to …

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What are medical nameplates? Guide to technologies and certifications

Healthcare providers need labels and nameplates to identify their assets, property, and processes. Labels help to keep track of inventory, easily communicate hospital procedures, and manage patient recalls. However, many such assets undergo sterilization in the medical setting. Sterilization or other cleaning procedures render the process of labeling quite tricky because they might cause damage …

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Guide to barcode identification tags on nameplates and labels

Barcode labels, nameplates, and tags can include barcodes as key elements for managing factory, inventory, office, or outdoor equipment. Thanks to services provided by Melrose experts, you can easily mark all of your products with variable or static information using barcodes. Some of the most common ways to add barcodes to a label or nameplate …

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What is an industrial nameplate and when to use it?

Successful business owners need to deal with a lot of tasks to manage their daily operations and grow their companies. It’s easy to overlook details that end up being important when you’re overwhelmed by so many other activities. There are simply too many decisions to make, and too many options to consider. However, if your …

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A guide to printing & color matching

Graphic overlays, membrane switches, labels, and nameplates can be printed using either screen or digital printing technologies. Digital printing applies to small lot quantities because it eliminates setup times for colors; it does a better job of printing and can result in shorter lead times. Screen printing is more economical for larger quantities, or when …