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Self adhesive labels, bespoke and UK manufactured

A buyer’s guide to self-adhesive labels 

A self-adhesive label looks like a simple item until something goes wrong with it. The print fades in UV. The adhesive lifts at the corners after an autoclave cycle. The substrate cracks in vibration. The label survives the operating environment, but the ink does not.
Laser marking vs chemical etching, Southern United guide

Laser marking vs chemical etching

This article walks through how to decide between laser marking or chemical etching
Metal nameplates in anodised aluminium and stainless steel

Choosing a metal nameplate

There are three default materials in regulated industries: anodised aluminium, stainless steel and engraved laminate (often called traffolyte). They are not interchangeable. This article sets out how to pick the right one.