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'''Outsourcing panels''' is more for small scale analog-synth manufacturers. The firms listed here have been used successfully by well know synth brands.
'''Outsourcing panels'''


== Panel companies ==
== Panel companies ==
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=== Painting and printing ===
=== Painting and printing ===
Metal printing is a commonplace process that prints color ink on aluminum, which is then anodized into place. The result is a very high-resolution artwork, better than screenprinting, and tougher than other methods because the anodized oxide coating is very tough and protects the artwork.
Metalprint is a commonplace process that prints color ink on aluminum, which is then anodized into place. The result is a very high-resolution artwork, better than screenprinting, and tougher than other methods because the anodized oxide coating is very tough and protects the artwork.


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 [[Synthesizers.com|Dotcom]] and all [[Doepfer Musikelektronik GmbH|Doepfer]] module panels are made with the metalprint process.<!--

==== Europe ====
Dye sublimation printing ...

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* [http://www.kba-metalprint.com/ KBA]
* [http://www.kba-metalprint.com/ KBA]
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[[Category:Front panels]]
[[Category:Front panels]]
[[Category:Outsourcing]]