Do you know the advantages of 3D printed signs against custom acrylic signs? You will definitely know it through this article. 3D signs have many advantages against traditional 2D signs, for example, 3D signs have LED lights inside, so they are more shining especially in the night. 3D signs are more durable, so they can be used for many more years without replacement. 3D signs are more eye catching, so they can attract more cutomers. Nowadays, custom acrylic signs are widely used inside and outside the shops, supermarkets, malls, etc. Without a doubt, custom acrylic signs are much better than traditional 2D signs, however, there is a type of signage which has more advantages than custom acrylic signage, that is 3D printed signage made by a 3D sign printer, it is an upgrade of custom acrylic signage.
The Advantages of 3D Printed Signs against Custom Acrylic Signs
Various Machines (Before)
One Machine Only (After)
Various machines are needed to make a complete 3D sign, including CNC router, laser cutting machine, engraving machine, bending machine, UV curing machine, slotting machine, welding machine, etc. It means that more money has to be invested.
One machine is enough to make a complete 3D sign. The 3D sign printer can print the letter front, letter side, and letter back together, it means that less money is needed to invest on the equipments.
More Space Required (Before)
Less Space Required (After)
Different machines are needed to make a complete 3D signage, it means that they will occupy more space in the workshop, this will cost more money, especially in the big cities where the land and houses are so expensive.
One machine is enough to make a complete 3D signage, it means that it just needs to occupy a little space only. However, if you want to have more 3D sign printers to enhance the working efficiency, there is still a solution to save the precious space, that is the double layer printer shelf. To save space is to save money.
Acrylic Panel (Before)
3D Printing Filament (After)
Acrylic panel is very expensive, it is usually used as the sign front, meanwhile, the sign side is usually made of stainless steel or aluminium alloy, that is even more expensive than acrylics.
Comparing to acrylics, stainless steel, or aluminium alloy, 3D printing filament is much cheaper. When the material is consumed in big quantity, the production cost can be reduced significantly.
Subtractive Manufacturing (Before)
Additive Manufacturing (After)
Subtractive manufacturing means that it will waste the material a lot. It’s not good for the environmental protection or cost control.
Additive manufacturing means that it won’t waste any material. It’s environment friendly and cost effective.
Manual Manufacturing (Before)
Automatic Manufacturing (After)
Manual manufacturing means that it needs more workers, as a result, more labour cost needs to be paid.
Automatic manufacturing means that it needs less workers, as a result, less labour cost needs to be paid. More importantly, you can do whatever you want when the printer is making letters for you, for example, you can relax, you can study, or you can do some other work if you prefer.
8 Hours’ Work (Before)
24 Hours’ Work (After)
In traditional acrylic sign industry, the workers work 8 hours a day.
In 3D printing industry, the printers can work 24 hours a day.
Messy Workshop (Before)
Tidy Workshop (After)
In traditional sign workshop, it is usually messy and dirty, because there are so many machines, workers, and materials to organize, besides, there could be lots of leftover materials and dust because it is material deducted mode.
In 3D printing workshop, it is usually tidy and clean, because there are not many machines, not many workers, not many leftover materials, etc. In this case, it’s easy to maintain the workshop in tidy and clean status.
Single Color on Front (Before)
Multiple Colors on Front (After)
There is a single color only on the front of acrylic signs.
There could be a single color or multiple colors on the front of 3D printed signs, providing strong visual impact to the customers.
Single Style on Side (Before)
Various Styles on Side (After)
There is a single style only on the letter side, that is straight style from top to bottom, a little bit boring.
There are numerous styles available on the letter side, straight, curving, beveling, providing more possibilities to meet the brand personality. Meanwhile, the side of 3D printed channel letter can be printed in multiple colors as well if you want.
Finally, we’ve already known that there are so many advantages of 3D printed signs against custom acrylic signs, including less machine investment, less space occupation, less material cost, less material waste, less labour cost, more environment friendly, more working hours, more signage styles, cleaner workshops, etc. As a result, the custom acrylic signs will be replaced by 3D printed signs in the near future, accordingly, the traditional advertising machines will be replaced by 3D sign printers as well. Take action now to beat your competitors soon, we are always here to help, providing technical support and marketing support.