These new capabilities include an eight color print head that allows precise matching of an extremely wide range of spot colors, as well as a four-color process. “Printing on most any substrate, even metal, glass or wood and provides new options to our customers as solutions to their graphic product needs that have not been available in the past,” stated Jack Sharrett, President of GM Nameplate’s Monroe, NC Division.
The unit features a full bed vacuum table that enables accurate printing on rigid materials weighing up to 178 pounds and a bed size of 60 inches by 120 inches. It performs edge-to-edge and double-sided printing, allowing the efficient interchange between digital and screen-printing processes and produces exceptional Lenticular 3D imaging, while featuring an impressive print speed.
The fabrication system does not require tooling but only programming and utilizes optical registration for improved fabrication on plastics, vinyl, acrylics and aluminum from as small as .011” in thickness up to 1.2” thick. Multiple bit sizes and shapes provide an increased range of finishing options and improved workflow for GM Nameplate customers that are in need of a quick turn.
“This new equipment combines the durability of screen inks with the efficiency of digital printing, eliminating several labor steps in the process,” continued Sharrett. “Digital printing will not fit every opportunity, but this capability brings great value to our customers for fast, small volume, brilliant products we could not produce in the past. It also allows us to provide our customers the option of either low or high volume production runs for quick turn, high quality digital printing on parts that were previously only available through traditional print methods.”
About GM Nameplate, Inc.
Established in 1954, GM Nameplate specializes in the custom design and manufacture of branding components including nameplates, decals, labels and custom panels; electronic input devices such as membrane switches, rubber keypads and touch screens; decorated and molded plastic components; value added assemblies; and large format digital graphics. GM Nameplate is recognized worldwide as a leading international manufacturer, which provides products and services that meet or exceed customer expectations every time.
GM Nameplate is a privately owned company with corporate headquarters in Seattle, Washington. The company employs nearly 1,000 people throughout facilities in California, North Carolina, Oregon, Washington (2), Canada and Asia.
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02/14/2011
GM Nameplate Announces Significant Upgrade to Capabilities with Addition of New Printing Press and Router
(SEATTLE, WA, February 14, 2011) – GM Nameplate, a leading custom manufacturing solutions provider, announced today the installation of a new printing and fabrication system to better serve its customer’s needs.
These additions are installed at GM Nameplate’s North Carolina division. The new systems expand the company’s digital printing technology and CNC fabrication expertise; now offering our customers the option to receive the benefits of digital printing on metal, wood or other rigid or flexible materials and substrates up to 1.2 inches thick. In addition, the press can print up to 126 inches by 63 inches allowing our customers to take advantage of large format printing capabilities as well as POP materials and programs.
