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This is a central listing point for suppliers and assembly shops, intended for manufacturers looking to build analog-synth electronics in small quantities. |
This is a central listing point for suppliers and assembly shops, intended for manufacturers looking to build analog-synth electronics in small quantities. These firms have been used with success by various synth manufacturers who are often discussed on Muff's forum. |
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WARNING: this info is for experienced, knowledgeable prospective manufacturers only! Making electronics, even in small quantities, is a complex and detail-riddled business. No matter how smart or clever your new DIY design is, making quantities of it can be a major PITA. Many people have tried to make synth modules and other electronic-sound gadgets in the past 40+ years, and the great majority of them have failed. These suppliers are NOT running educational programs for hobbyists, so please do not attempt to rely on them to help you work out the "bugs". |
WARNING: this info is for experienced, knowledgeable prospective manufacturers only! Making electronics, even in small quantities, is a complex and detail-riddled business. No matter how smart or clever your new DIY design is, making quantities of it can be a major PITA. Many people have tried to make synth modules and other electronic-sound gadgets in the past 40+ years, and the great majority of them have failed. These suppliers are NOT running educational programs for hobbyists, so please do not attempt to rely on them to help you work out the "bugs". |
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Many companies offer this service. They typically do not perform drilling, punching, or other sheet-metal fabrication; such operations would have to be performed by a sheet-metal specialist or by the manufacturer. Most "Dotcom" and all Doepfer module panels are made with the metalprint process. |
Many companies offer this service. They typically do not perform drilling, punching, or other sheet-metal fabrication; such operations would have to be performed by a sheet-metal specialist or by the manufacturer. Most "Dotcom" and all Doepfer module panels are made with the metalprint process. |
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Suppliers in the US include [http://bayphoto.com/metalprints/ Bay Photo], [http://imagewizards.net/ Image Wizards], [http://www.metalmural.com/ Metal Mural], and []. A German supplier is [http://www.kba-metalprint.com/ KBA]. In the UK is [http://www.metallurgy4.com/ Metallurgy 4]. |
Suppliers in the US include [http://bayphoto.com/metalprints/ Bay Photo], [http://imagewizards.net/ Image Wizards], [http://www.metalmural.com/ Metal Mural], and [http://www.prolabdigital.com/print-services/printing-on-aluminum.html ProLab Digital]. A German supplier is [http://www.kba-metalprint.com/ KBA]. In the UK is [http://www.metallurgy4.com/ Metallurgy 4]. |
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This firm offers screenprinting and chemical etching on metals or other materials. |
This firm offers screenprinting and chemical etching on metals or other materials. |
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Orb Enterprises |
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4724 South Christiana |
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Chicago, Illinois 60632 |
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773.927.8600, 773.927.8620 fax |
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[http://www.orbent.com/ web site] |
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"One-stop" electronic sheetmetal fabricator. Can do engraving, painting, powdercoating and screenprinting. |
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