Industrial Printing and Engraving Capabilities
NPI – Nameplates Inc. runs every major printing and engraving process for product identification under one roof, from screen and digital printing to chemical etching, laser engraving, and variable data marking. That range lets us recommend the right process for your material, environment, and volume, rather than forcing a job onto whatever equipment is on hand.
The choice of process shapes how a nameplate, decal, or panel looks and how long it lasts. A screen-printed metal plate, a chemically etched stainless tag, and a digitally printed short run each solve a different problem, and often a single project uses more than one. We match the method to the job and back all of it with an ISO 9001:2015-certified quality system.
Screen Printing
Screen printing lays down thick, opaque, UV-resistant ink that stands up to sunlight, abrasion, and the outdoors, which makes it a reliable choice for long-lasting nameplates, decals, and control panel graphics. It’s especially efficient for printing spot colors across many parts at once.
Digital Printing
Digital printing produces full-color, photographic-quality graphics on a wide range of substrates with fast turnaround and no setup screens. It’s the efficient choice for short runs, detailed artwork, and variable data, where flexibility matters more than high-volume repetition.
UV Printing
UV printing uses UV-curable inks that cure instantly and bond directly to a wide range of materials, producing durable, high-resolution graphics with excellent resistance to wear and fading. It suits industrial graphics, panels, and decals that need to hold up under demanding conditions.
Chemical Etching
Chemical etching recesses the design into aluminum, stainless steel, or brass, creating a wear-resistant mark that survives abrasion, heat, and harsh environments. Because the image is part of the metal itself, it stays legible long after a surface print would wear away, and it’s well suited to printing many parts at once.
Laser Engraving
Laser engraving and marking leave a permanent, high-contrast mark on metal, acrylic, and other materials without ink or coatings. It’s a durable, economical, and efficient way to mark parts, particularly in smaller quantities where its precision and speed shine.
Barcodes & QR Codes
Variable data marking adds barcodes, QR codes, and sequential serial numbers so every part in a run carries unique, scannable information. It connects each unit to its part number, batch, and service history for traceability, asset tracking, and audits at production scale.
Start Your Project
Not sure which process fits your part? Request a quote or talk to a product identification expert, and we’ll recommend the method, material, and finish for your application.