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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''' produces professional quality, especially for small scale analog-synth manufacture. Some of the firms listed here have been successfully used by well know synth brands.

== Panel companies ==

=== Cutting, drilling and inscribing ===

==== Europe ====

* [http://www.frontpanels.de/ frontpanels.de]

* [http://www.schaeffer-ag.de/en/ Schaeffer AG], well-known maker of low-production metal front panels, provides [[Front Panel Designer]] program ~~free~~. Engraving and paint-filling are available.

* [http://www.schaeffer-ag.de/en/ Schaeffer AG], well-known maker of low-production metal front panels, provides the free [[Front Panel Designer]] program. Engraving and paint-filling are available.

==== UK ====

* [http://thebeast.co.uk/ The Beast UK Ltd]

* [http://www.panel-pool.com/fpuk/index.html PCB-Pool]

* [http://www.bigbluewave.co.uk/custom_modular_panels.htm Re:Synthesis], Moog ~~Modular~~ ~~Compatible Synthesiser Panels~~.

* [http://www.bigbluewave.co.uk/custom_modular_panels.htm Re:Synthesis], Moog style panels.

* [http://screencraft.co.uk/ Screencraft]

==== USA ====

* [http://www.metalfabricationorangecountyca.com/ ALCO Metal Fab Inc.], electronic sheet-metal specialist. Can do powdercoating and screenprinting.

* [http://www.cam-expert.com/ Cam Expert], as good as Front Panel Express, 30% cheaper and they can do work that FPE cant like anodizing after machining.

* [http://www.epinasty.com/ Epinasty Metal Works]

* [http://www.frontpanelexpress.com/ Front Panel Express LLC], and Canada. Well-known maker of low-production metal front panels, provides [[Front Panel Designer]] program free. Engraving and paint-filling are available. Is a division of the German firm [http://www.schaeffer-ag.de/ Schaeffer], which offers a similar service in Europe.

* [http://www.mpofcinci.com/ Metalphoto of Cincinnati]

=== Painting and printing ===

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.

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.<ref name="eb">[http://wiki.muffwiggler.com/wiki/Manufacturing ''Manufacturing''] by [[Eric Barbour]], Muff's Modules & More wiki, Jan 2012</ref>

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.<~~!--~~

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.<ref name="eb"/>

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~~-->~~==== Europe ====

==== Europe ====

* [http://www.kba-metalprint.com/ KBA]

==== UK ====

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==See also==

* [[Panels (homebrew)]]

==References==

* [http://wiki.muffwiggler.com/wiki/Manufacturing ''Manufacturing''] by [[Eric Barbour]], Muff's Modules & More wiki, Jan 2012

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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''' produces professional quality, especially for small scale analog-synth manufacture. Some of the firms listed here have been successfully used by well know synth brands.
 == Panel companies ==
 === Cutting, drilling and inscribing ===
 ==== Europe ====
+* [http://www.frontpanels.de/ frontpanels.de]
-* [http://www.schaeffer-ag.de/en/  Schaeffer AG], well-known maker of low-production metal front panels, provides [[Front Panel Designer]] program free. Engraving and paint-filling are available.
+* [http://www.schaeffer-ag.de/en/ Schaeffer AG], well-known maker of low-production metal front panels, provides the free [[Front Panel Designer]] program. Engraving and paint-filling are available.
 ==== UK ====
 * [http://thebeast.co.uk/ The Beast UK Ltd]
+* [http://www.panel-pool.com/fpuk/index.html PCB-Pool]
-* [http://www.bigbluewave.co.uk/custom_modular_panels.htm Re:Synthesis], Moog Modular Compatible Synthesiser Panels.
+* [http://www.bigbluewave.co.uk/custom_modular_panels.htm Re:Synthesis], Moog style panels.
+* [http://screencraft.co.uk/ Screencraft]
 ==== USA ====
 * [http://www.metalfabricationorangecountyca.com/ ALCO Metal Fab Inc.], electronic sheet-metal specialist. Can do powdercoating and screenprinting.
+* [http://www.cam-expert.com/ Cam Expert], as good as Front Panel Express, 30% cheaper and they can do work that FPE cant like anodizing after machining.
+* [http://www.epinasty.com/ Epinasty Metal Works]
 * [http://www.frontpanelexpress.com/  Front Panel Express LLC], and Canada. Well-known maker of low-production metal front panels, provides [[Front Panel Designer]] program free. Engraving and paint-filling are available. Is a division of the German firm [http://www.schaeffer-ag.de/ Schaeffer], which offers a similar service in Europe.
+* [http://www.mpofcinci.com/ Metalphoto of Cincinnati]
 === Painting and printing ===
-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.
+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.<ref name="eb">[http://wiki.muffwiggler.com/wiki/Manufacturing ''Manufacturing''] by [[Eric Barbour]], Muff's Modules & More wiki, Jan 2012</ref>
-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.<!--
+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.<ref name="eb"/>
+<!--
 Dye sublimation printing ...
+-->
--->==== Europe ====
+==== Europe ====
 * [http://www.kba-metalprint.com/ KBA]
 ==== UK ====
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 ==See also==
 * [[Panels (homebrew)]]
-{{stub}}
+{{From Muff Wiggler wiki|Manufacturing}}
 ==References==
-* [http://wiki.muffwiggler.com/wiki/Manufacturing ''Manufacturing''] by [[Eric Barbour]], Muff's Modules & More wiki, Jan 2012
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