Applications · Industrial Printing
Industrial Printing Applications
Whatever component, panel or manufactured product you print, we have the equipment, inks and technical expertise to produce it well.
Choose the type of industrial work you produce below and jump straight to the printing systems, screen preparation, inks, workflow and support that best suit it.
Find your application
Industrial printing is not one job. Control panels, membrane switches, labels, decals and manufactured components each demand different registration, ink chemistry, curing and process control. Choose yours to see what fits.
Control Panels & OverlaysDurable graphics, legends and markings for machinery, appliances and electronic controls.
Membrane SwitchesAccurate layered printing for interfaces requiring tight registration and repeatable deposits.
Industrial Labels & DecalsIdentification, safety, instruction and branded graphics for demanding environments.
Components & Manufactured ProductsDirect printing onto metal, glass, plastics and specialty industrial parts.Application
Control Panels & Overlays
Control panels and overlays require durable graphics, accurate registration and consistent colour across repeat orders. Screen preparation, ink selection and curing all affect readability, adhesion and long-term resistance in the final application.
Equipment for this application
Four-Post Screen Printing
Stable, precise printing for panels, overlays and rigid flat components.
Electric Flatbed Printing
Controlled print motion for repeat industrial production.
Screen Imaging & Exposure
Sharp stencil production for detailed legends and fine graphics.
Drying & Curing
Matched thermal or UV curing for the selected ink system.
Software & process control
ESKO Automation Engine
Automates repeat artwork, preflight and production file handling.
SAi Flexi
Artwork and RIP tools for selected digital and direct-object workflows.
Production Control
Documented settings and repeat-job consistency across operators.
Inks, screens & process materials
Caldera
RIP, colour management and production control.
SAi Flexi
Design, print and cut tools for promotional production.
ESKO
Artwork automation and repeat-job preparation.
Software for this application
Caldera
RIP, colour management and nesting for multi-device production.
ONYX
Wide-format RIP and production control.
SAi Flexi
Design, print and cut workflow for sign production.
Consumables that fit
Brands
Application
Membrane Switches
Membrane switch production depends on precise layer-to-layer registration and controlled ink deposit. Stable screen tension, accurate imaging and reliable curing help maintain graphic and functional consistency across overlays, spacers and printed interface layers.
Equipment for this application
Four-Post Screen Printing
High-registration printing for layered membrane switch production.
Screen Stretching
Stable mesh tension for repeatable alignment between layers.
Screen Coating & Imaging
Controlled stencil thickness and fine-detail reproduction.
Precision Drying & Curing
Controlled processing for graphic and selected functional layers.
Software & process control
ESKO Automation Engine
Manages layered artwork, checks and repeated production files.
Prepress Automation
Reduces manual file handling between artwork and screen production.
Quality Documentation
Supports repeat settings and production traceability.
Inks, screens & process materials
Caldera
RIP and colour management for UV workflows.
SAi Flexi
Artwork, white-layer and production preparation.
Production Support
Setup, profiling and application guidance.
Software for this application
ESKO Automation Engine
Prepress automation for repeated campaigns and versioned artwork.
Caldera PrimeCenter
File preparation and nesting before print and cut.
Caldera
Colour-managed output across devices and media.
Consumables that fit
Brands
Application
Industrial Labels & Decals
Industrial labels and decals must remain legible and attached throughout handling, installation and use. The right screen or digital process, ink system and surface preparation help achieve the required abrasion, chemical and environmental resistance.
Equipment for this application
Flatbed Screen Printing
Repeatable printing for sheets, labels, decals and graphic overlays.
Direct-to-Object UV
Full-colour digital decoration for suitable rigid labels and components.
Screen Preparation Systems
Stretching, coating, exposure and washing for consistent stencils.
Digital Cutting & Finishing
Contour cutting and finishing for printed labels and decals.
Software & process control
Caldera
RIP and colour management for selected digital workflows.
SAi Flexi
Artwork, RIP and contour-cut preparation.
ESKO
Prepress automation for repeated and versioned label files.
Inks, screens & process materials
ESKO
Automate repeat artwork and templated production.
Caldera
Manage colour and multi-device output.
SAi Flexi
Prepare artwork for print, cut and decoration.
Software for this application
Caldera
Colour-managed RIP and print production.
ONYX
Wide-format RIP, profiling and production visibility.
SAi Flexi
Design, RIP and contour-cut workflow.
Consumables that fit
Brands
Application
Components & Manufactured Products
Printing onto manufactured products requires the process to be built around the component. Material, geometry, surface treatment and end-use exposure determine whether screen printing, direct UV or a specialty ink system is the right choice.
Equipment for this application
Flat & Curved-Surface Printing
Screen printing for selected flat, formed and curved components.
Direct-to-Object UV
Digital full-colour printing onto suitable rigid products and parts.
Rotary Object Printing
Controlled decoration for cylindrical and tapered components.
Automated Screen Printing
Scalable production for repeated industrial components.
Software & process control
SAi Flexi
Artwork and RIP preparation for direct-object production.
Caldera
Colour-managed digital output for compatible workflows.
Workflow Consulting
Process selection, testing and production setup around the component.
Inks, screens & process materials
Caldera
RIP and production queue control.
SAi Flexi
Artwork, nesting and print-and-cut preparation.
ESKO
Automation for repeated and versioned campaign assets.
Software for this application
Caldera
RIP and colour management across wide-format devices.
SAi Flexi
Design, print and cut tools for fast event work.
ESKO
Workflow automation for repeated formats and versioned content.
Consumables that fit
Brands
Equipment across the industrial workflow
From screen preparation and precision printing to direct-object UV and curing, these are the core technologies behind industrial production.
Four-Post Screen Printing
Precise, stable printing for panels, overlays and rigid components.
Electric Flatbed Printing
Controlled, repeatable production for industrial sheets and parts.
Flat & Curved-Surface Printing
Systems for selected flat, formed and curved components.
Direct-to-Object UV
Digital full-colour printing onto compatible rigid products.
Screen Preparation Systems
Stretching, coating, imaging, exposure, washing and drying.
Drying & Curing
Thermal and UV processing matched to ink and application requirements.
Software for artwork and process control
Structured file preparation, colour control and documented production settings help reduce variation across operators, jobs and repeat orders.
Caldera
Colour management, nesting and multi-device production for wide-format workflows.
ONYX
Profiling, automation and production visibility across sign and display output.
SAi Flexi
Design, print and contour-cut tools built for signmaking workflows.
ESKO Automation Engine
Automated prepress and job preparation for repeated, versioned and complex production.
Inks, screens and process chemistry
Industrial output depends on matching ink chemistry, stencil, mesh and preparation to the substrate and final performance requirement.
Solvent Screen Inks
High-performance systems for plastics, metals, glass and coated surfaces.
UV-Curable Screen Inks
Fast-curing systems for detailed and durable industrial graphics.
Emulsions & Capillary Films
Stencil systems selected for detail, resistance and print durability.
Screen Mesh
Mesh counts and materials matched to detail and ink deposit.
Squeegees
Profiles and compounds selected for pressure and deposit control.
Screen Chemicals
Preparation, cleaning, reclaiming and press-side chemistry.
Technology partners
Global industrial printing, chemistry and workflow technologies supported locally across Australia and New Zealand.
Handtop
Flatbed, hybrid and roll-to-roll UV systems for sign and display production.
iECHO
Automated cutting and finishing for boards, displays, graphics and specialty media.
Caldera
Production RIP, profiling and multi-device workflow software.
ONYX
Scalable RIP and production intelligence for sign environments.
SAi
Sign design, RIP, nesting and contour-cut workflow.
Marabu
Screen and digital inks for selected sign, display and industrial applications.
Build the right industrial printing process.
Tell us what you print, the substrate, part geometry and performance requirement. We’ll help match the equipment, ink system, screen preparation and process support to your production environment.
Product and equipment specifications are indicative and current as at the time of publishing — contact us for current pricing, availability and lead times. Equipment recommendations are general guidance; substrate testing and a site consultation are recommended to confirm suitability for your component, ink system, curing process and end-use requirements.
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