Turning Diverse Materials into Printing Opportunities with Flatbed UV Printer

Not every time an increase in the number of customers is needed for growth to occur in the printing business. At times, it requires additional methods to cater to existing customers. The sign-maker might already be getting orders from retailers, interior designers, manufacturers and event companies, but many of those orders may be for surfaces that are not easily processed by traditional printing technology. This is where a flatbed UV printer can turn the business around. Businesses can no longer sell printing just, but can now begin to supply tailored products, components and finished surfaces.

Look Beyond Traditional Printing Jobs

Many print businesses are based around paper, normal display materials and banners. Those are still key, however customers are seeking custom-made goods and printing on the product surfaces. A UV printer that operates on a flatbed offers a chance to expand into this market. The material can be loaded directly on the print bed and this breaks away the requirement to limit production to conventional roll based media and enable the use of rigid materials. Another question for a printing company is what products can be produced from the materials which are already in the market? The answer may open up new markets and increased value orders.

Turn Plain Products Into Custom Products

An unbranded acrylic panel can be made into a branded display. A beautiful and useful object can be made from a piece of wood. A metal plate can be transformed into a personalized sign or identification plate. A ceramic tile can be a part of one's custom made interior job. It isn't just about the printed image. It is the result of transforming a regular surface into surface suitable for that particular customer. This is why there is value to UV printing for companies looking to venture into areas like personalised products, corporate branding and interior décor, as well as retail displays.

BPI's flatbed UV printer family is used to print on various printing media such as acrylic, aluminum, PVC, wood, glass, ceramic tiles and more.

Explore Industries With Smaller, Higher Value Orders

It's not just big volume printing that can be profitable. As for some of the most interesting opportunities, they can be that of a customised order in which the customer requires a specific design, quantity or finish. Decorative panels may be needed for individual interior construction projects. For a new store, retail businesses might require branded display pieces. Customised surfaces for the interiors of hotels and restaurants are required. Certain finished components might require the manufacturer's marking or branding. These positions may vary each year. This is especially beneficial for digital direct printing, where the design may vary from one order to the next without having to start a totally new production chain. When it comes to a printer, it also equates to having the ability to service multiple verticals rather than relying on a single customer.

Build Products Around Your Printing Capability

The biggest opportunity may come when a business stops thinking of the machine only as a printer. An example of this is if someone orders a print on an acrylic sheet, the company can give them a full customised display. It could be a solution to providing a printed board, but it might have the potential to provide fabricators and interior companies with panels that are ready to go. This is a shift from the price per print discussion to the value per finished product.

Businesses can also benefit from the large working area provided by BPI's UV flatbed machines, with the UV 2513 machine supporting a maximum print size of 2500 × 1300 mm, as well as from other features like automatic height detection and a vacuum table, which can help them manage their production needs more practically.

Make the Machine Part of Your Next Business Move

It is best to invest in a flatbed UV printer when it's linked to a definite business opportunity. A sign maker can venture into customised displays. For a digital printing company, direct product printing is an option. The promotional product supplier can broaden its range. A personalised surface can be provided for an interior, focused business.

The machine thus turns into more than just additional labour input. It may even turn into a way to develop new product lines with the existing customer base. Flatbed UV printing solutions are offered by Business Point International for businesses who want to add direct printing to various applications. Businesses should carefully evaluate the materials they are interested in using, product sizes, anticipated production volumes, and customer types before deciding on a machine. The right flatbed UV printer isn't just the one that prints good. It is the one that enables to transform more ideas, surface and customer needs into saleable products.