COVID-19 Year 2: A photonics story of growth, shortages, and innovation
Few markets have sustained the steady and healthy growth numbers the photonics market has enjoyed since the 1970s
Few markets have sustained the steady and healthy growth numbers the photonics market has enjoyed since the 1970s. However, when the COVID-19 pandemic hit, it threatened to put an end to the market’s 50-year boom. Fortunately, the photonics market saw far less instability than many anticipated throughout the pandemic. Although the market may not have seen the same growth rates it has enjoyed in previous years, it remained pleasantly stable.
According to recent numbers by Mordor Intelligence, the anticipated growth for the photonics market remains impressive. Specifically, Mordor valued the global photonics market at US$589.82 billion in 2020, and it is expected to reach US$1019.77 billion by 2026. This accounts for an estimated compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of approximately 7.14% during the period of 2021-2026.
Additionally, in June 2021, McKinsey & Co. released its “The Next Wave of Innovation in Photonics” report, which also demonstrated how the track record of dedication to innovation across the photonics markets has enabled the laser-device market to achieve a value of $17 billion by 2020. This same report anticipates a continued growth rate of 10%, yielding market valuation of $28 billion by 2025. Additionally, McKinsey expects to see 8% growth across precision optics sector, as well as 9% growth for photonics sensors. The automotive use of photonic sensors in particular is an area where the firm predicts especially strong growth numbers (21% per annum), attributable to the trend towards autonomy.
The key takeaway from the available numbers? The pandemic remarkably doesn’t seem to have had much effect on the industry, explains Tom Hausken, senior industry advisor with Optica (formerly OSA). “Whereas you hear about downtown office buildings remaining empty and devastating the nearby businesses that serve them, and other lasting impacts from the pandemic, our industry seems surprisingly unscathed,” he says.
“The year 2020 underperformed from what it would have been without the pandemic, and 2021 outperformed as disruptions faded, and pent-up demand drove revenues. Now supply chain issues are restricting growth, but the industry appears to be on track to approximately where it would have been if the pandemic hadn’t happened,” says Hausken. “Looking ahead to 2022, we can expect more of the same. It should be a ‘normal’ year, apart of course from whatever new external disruptions may come our way. But our industry has been strong through two of the most challenging years of our generation.”
One key note: Unlike previous market review articles appearing in Laser Focus World’s January issues, this year’s focus is much broader, looking at the photonics market as a whole rather than narrowing in on the laser subset. The rationale for this shift is significant. Although lasers will continue to serve as a meaningful component of the larger photonics industry, the market has hit a maturity level where it is now important to look at the market in its entirety.
The chip conundrum
It may feel like everyone is “blaming” the chip shortage for current frustrations. After all, it has become a common sticking point across just about every industry today—but for good reason, the number of semiconductor chips in today’s manufactured goods is mind-boggling. Adding fuel to the fire, the need for more chips is intensifying as smart technology becomes the norm (see Fig. 1). Specifically, the persistent drive to leverage artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, autonomy, and electronification of mobility solutions will only add to the demand expectations.
Simply considering how many chips one product can contain adds context to the issue. For instance, automakers consume roughly 10% of the current chip production with cars containing a range of 100 (internal combustion engine) to as high as 3000 (autonomous battery electric). Smartphones, appliances, Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) devices, and even toys are all chip hogs rapidly using up the global supply.
According to a December 2021 report by Kearney, “the demand for leading edge semiconductors will increase with an annual growth rate of 15%.” Kearney sites AI, high-performance computing, edge computing, and wireless communications as the key drivers (see Fig. 2), while also estimating these products will account for “more than 80% of leading-edge semiconductor consumption by 2030.”
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3 Gorgeous Engraving Techniques You’d Absolutely Love
Engraving is done with a multitude of purposes – to leave a permanent tattoo or some 3D Graphical artworks on Wood, Acrylic, Aluminum, etc. However, given the enormous amount of different engraving solutions – choosing the right one for yourself or your business may become an overwhelming task.
Thus…
To save you time and headache, we put together a brief, comprehensive guide which will help you understand the most popular engraving solutions… and… help you chose the one which will produce the perfect-fit results for you!
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Over the past few decades towards our era, engraving industry experienced robust progress.
Most of today’s engraving methods can be grouped into two main categories: CNC Rotary and Laser engraving. However, one doesn’t work for brittle or soft materials and the other can cause hazardous, life-threatening situations. Thus, these two machines are used interchangeably in a whole host of applications.
1. CNC Rotary engraving
CNC Rotary engraving is very similar to the traditional – ancient hand carving technique. This milling machine, with only one difference from the traditional carving, is ideal for highly detailed engravings.
The Rotary machine is designed to produce ideal copies of a piece with its rich details, in well-polished, precise and short-term manner.CNC (computer numerical control) miller has a 3-axis tool, which follows and interprets certain path (lines) pre-drawn in a CAD software by the designer.
G code – is the language which tells the rotary machine to cut through the material or cut (engrave) to a certain depth. It also reads inside the line, outside the line and on the line cutting commands.3 axis
X axes – runs from left to right
Y axes – runs from top to bottom
Z axes – is the zero point and the process
Techniques
CNC rotary machine is able to make deep cuts into many materials from plastic to Aluminum. Milling routers, are computer-controlled drills, which can engrave shapes and patterns in a variety of models and makes.
• Flat groove engraving
Flat groove engraving is a routing technique, which by removing the material leaves a flat area at the bottom of the sign face.
The depth of the cut can be tailored to individual needs.
The biggest advantage of the Flat groove engravings is that the sign can be painted quickly and easily.
Cast Acrylic Flat groove engraving comes with white matte finish.
• V- groove engraving
This technique is widely used throughout the sign making industry mainly to create Door name plaques, tabletop signs, decorative items, etc.
Unlike Flat groove engraving, V groove comes with a fine line with a bottom tip – ideal both for graphics and lettering. The end-result engraved text can be painted or gold leafed.
V groove works wonders on materials like wood, plywood, MDF and other composites, plastics, etc.
V groove engraving process on a wood. | pay attention to the V groove bit. ⬇
2. CNC Laser engraving
The laser engraving sends laser pulses to make incisions – burns or cuts host of materials.
The laser head runs back and forth to produce clear cut and very detailed engravings.
The materials that work wonders for laser engraving are Acrylic, wood, Lexan, etc.
Depending on the final effect, we can control the direction, speed, depth and the size of the detailed engravings on different surface properties.
This computerized machine must have illustrator files for the laser to cut at a certain thickness and certain lines.
Different laser machines offer variety of depths to personalize and customize the suitable material. For example, dense materials can handle up to 0.020 deep engravings.
Techniques
The laser beam removes selected areas of the subject material creating a desired effect or mark. There are two types of this marking.
As engraving is the common term for both, there is a slight difference between etching and marking.
• Laser Marking
Laser marking is an umbrella term – it includes a whole bunch of laser applications. Marking creates discoloration and pattern (usually of a darker shade than the actual material) into the surface altering both appearance and the properties of the material.
Again, no inks are used – laser marking is permanent and eco-friendly.
Materials such as Wood, leather are ideal for marking – the desired effect depends just on the intensity of the laser beam.
ACM 2018 welcome hammers with laser engravings
• Laser Etching
Etching, a subset of laser marking, is somewhere between laser marking and engraving.
Laser Etching distorts the material a permanent message leaving the surface raised above the rest. Unlike engraving,which can cut as deep as 0.125”, it only has 0.001” depth.
Laser wood etching process of the Coca-Cola logo⬇
3. 3D engraving
At a touch of a button, CNC milling can create 3D signs. The Milling machine can engrave graphics, ornaments to a fine piece of artwork.
3D design process is practiced on materials such as Wood(of course), Acrylic and even metal.
The multi-spindle router creates squiggly, curved lines with a batch of extensive CNC tools which highly resembles manual carving – but done at less time and reduced manpower.
But there’s more than that.
Techniques
3d engraving on the CNC routers is similar to bright-cut engraving with V-point engraving tools. The G-code language (the encrypted dialect of the CNC routers) interprets the vectors and raster images from the results obtained by the software. The V-point can vary to 360 degrees. The tools mimic the cutting and texturing motion of hand tools such as roulets and burnishers (Source: Wikipedia — engraving) by removing the material as the piece rotates on the 360 degrees rotary.
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What is laser engraving?
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Laser engraving is a special type of laser marking that produces similar results when compared to traditional engraving methods, but without the use of inks or tool bits that contact the surface material. Laser engraving is best understood in contrast with its sister technologies–laser etching and laser marking. In laser marking, a low-powered laser beam is moved slowly across the target material.
The beam slightly discolors the material, creating high-contrast, permanent markings without damaging or compromising the structural integrity of the material. Laser marking is often referred to as laser coloration or laser dark marking, nomenclature which emphasizes the fact that the material is unaffected by the application of the marking.
Laser engraving uses a high-powered laser beam to vaporize the surface of the target material, leaving a cavity whose depth can range from one fiftieth to one eighth of an inch. Laser engraving works with a variety of materials, including plastic, wood, anodized aluminum, stainless steel, and glass surfaces. Laser engraving is especially useful for marking parts that are expected to experience high levels of wear throughout their useful life, as the deep penetration of the laser in the engraving process assures the permanence of markings.
A third application, laser etching, takes place when a high-powered laser beam is used to melt the surface of the target material, causing it to expand and leaving a visible, raised mark on the material surface. Laser etching can be applied to a variety of surfaces and materials and typically removes less than one thousandth inch of the material surface.
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What are 3 types of engraving?
Etching. Etching is a process used to cut lettering, logos and graphics into glass, crystal and stone. ...
Inside Ring Engraving. Inside/Outside Ring Engraving allows for that special message of the special event to be with you always. ...
Laser Engraving. ...
Rotary Engraving.
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How Does Laser Engraving Work?
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Way back when, engraving was the method used to start the whole process of decorating as one stone was used to mark another stone. The world's oldest engraving actually dates back 500,000 years ago to a doodle!
Fast forward to 3000 BC, the Sumerian and the Hittite elite began engraving intricate seals in stones and precious gems. Much like today, engraving in the ancient world was used to decorate and design.
In the 1400s the process of engraving became integral to recreating documents and artwork as pieces of wood were carved, the raised portions were coated in paint or ink and pressed into paper or cloth to duplicate an image.
(The Printing Press was essentially a whole bunch of small engravings arranged into sentences and pressed onto pages. Huzzah for Gutenberg!)
Add in a couple of major technological leaps and the invention of the computer...and engraving moved back into the realm of decoration from its major stint as the source of printing.
So what does engraving look like in our modern world? Let's talk about lasers...
Aren't lasers just something from Star Wars?
If you're like me, whenever someone says the word "laser", my first thought is either of the lightsabers in Star Wars or James Bond's Q-built gadget watch.
While those films make lasers look like really cool and dangerous weapons (and some lasers can definitely be dangerous, so be careful), they're more often than not just helpful tools performing a bunch of simple, harmless tasks.
You don't have to be 007 to have a laser; we use them every day!
They're especially good at popping balloons, but you shouldn't try the things you see in this video at home.
Of particular interest to us, however, is a laser's capacity to cut, etch, engrave, or mark various materials—that is to say, its ability to personalize and decorate.
But how do they work?
How do lasers work?
The word "laser" is actually an acronym for "Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation."
Verrrrry simplified...light is concentrated over and over again to create a powerful beam. There are three major factors to how this works: Concentration, Energy, and Direction.
Concentration
Light moves in waves—up and down, so to speak.
A normal light has a bunch of different, varying wave lengths (the distance between the peaks of troughs of each wave) which cross over each other.
Now, focus all of the wavelengths so that they don't cross over each other, but instead line up perfectly with each other.
The concentration of light waves cuts out all the extra waves that cross over each other, and it's what makes that cool, mesmerizing beam of (usually) red light. (You can see the whole beam if you crank up a smoke machine; otherwise, it's just that little red dot that cats just NEED to catch.)
This also means that laser light can become extremely powerful and can be focused on a singular point.
Energy
Chris Woodford has a great explanation:
You've probably noticed that if you move your hands back and forth in the bathtub you can make quite strong waves. If you keep moving your hands in step with the waves you make, the waves get bigger and bigger. Imagine doing this a few million times in the open ocean. Before long, you'd have mountainous waves towering over your head! A laser does something similar with light waves. It starts off with weak light and keeps adding more and more energy so the light waves become ever more concentrated.
Give a power source to move those single wave lengths perfectly in time with one another and bam! you have added energy to your concentrated light beam.
Direction
The last major part of laser light is that it is directional. Unlike a flashlight which diffuses white light evenly across a space, laser light creates a tight beam that can travel much farther distances. Breaking out the fancy terms: it is highly collimated (travels parallel instead of zigzagging).
For a more in depth look at the science of lasers, check out this amazing, in-depth video.
Laser light can be invisible to the human eye; a lot of common uses for laser light require light to be invisible instead of burningly bright in order to minimize the risk of what doctors (probably) call "eyeball meltage" or simply "arson."
What are lasers used for?
The unique properties of laser light allow them to perform a whole array of diverse tasks. The FDA has a big list of uses (and cautions) for lasers:
reading disks (Blu-Ray, DVDs, CDs)
measuring distances and speed
reading barcodes
scanning documents in a printer
getting yelled at by your mom for shining it into your brother's eyes (maybe not on the FDA list)
performing complex medical procedures
cutting precious gems
You name it, someone is probably either using a laser to do something or trying to figure out how you can.
You can even make holograms with lasers:
Why are lasers dangerous?
The wavelengths of laser light can be focused on a single point, and if enough energy is added, they can burn almost any material.
The intensity of the light can also damage your eyes if you look directly into it, so using protective glasses is often a must when handling high-powered lasers.
One last safety consideration is the sound made when a laser beam hits an object. Powerful laser beams often emit a high pitched sounds when coming in contact it particularly hard materials such as chrome. Take precautious to wear protective ear coverings when using a laser in this way.
What stops a laser beam?
The easiest and best way is to remove the energy source by either unplugging it, taking out batteries, or switching off the power.
If, for instance, a bad guy has a laser gun pointed at you, grab the nearest mirror to deflect the beam of light away from you. Preferably back onto the mustachioed, dastardly villain.
You can also simply block the laser with another object. If its a high-powered laser, you will want a hard, heavy metal around to do this.
What is a laser engraver?
Laser engraving machines are specifically designed for cutting, etching, marking, and engraving hard materials, automating the process through the use of computer software.
You probably see items engraved on a laser engraver all the time without realizing it. Take a look at just about any plaque on a trophy or the signs on the office doors in your workplace. These are more than likely the product of a laser engraving machine.
There are a bunch of different kinds of laser engraving machines like the Dremel LC40 and the RMI UF-20, and a lot of them have different strengths and weaknesses as far the shape and material of the thing you want engraved.
How do laser engraving machines work?
Now, let's talk about it.
Laser engravers are specifically designed to focus laser light for the purpose of marking wood, metal, glass, or some other material with a preselected engraving—often images or script.
The machine uses lasers to produce concentrated heat that removes the top layer of material, cutting it from an item to create the desired design.
Using powerful lasers and mirrors, the machine reflects a laser beam onto a surface of an object.
The light is focused at the right distance and set to the right power level in order to leave a mark. Too little power and it will not end up cutting into the material, too much and you can burn through the object.
Some lasers (like the GCC Spirit LS machine) are mounted on a track and make passes over the desired engraving area similar to how your ink printer prints on paper. The pro of this kind of laser is you can engrave larger areas.
Others lasers (like the RMI UF-20) are stationary and focus on a smaller surface area. The pro of this laser type is it tends to engrave faster at higher powers.
What is the engraving process on the machines?
Laser engraving machines can have a number of different processes for engraving, but for the most part:
The engraving design is keyed into a computer software like CorelDraw.
The object to be engraved is placed within the laser tray.
The laser engraving machine is then properly focused on the surface of the object.
The power of the laser beam is set depending on the solidity of the material (whether wood, steel, gold, etc.).
The laser operator starts the selected engraving process on the computer.
The machine activates the laser and passes its over the desired marking area on the surface of the object.
The engraving is removed from the machine once it is completed, and engraving residue (soot, metal shards, etc.) is removed from the surface of the object.
Voila!
How long does it take to Laser Engrave?
The easy answer: Laser engraving takes about 3-5 minutes.
The real answer:
Laser Engraving can take anywhere from 5 seconds to multiple hours. Quite a few factors need to be taken into account such as the material being engraved, the size of the design, and the power of the laser to name a few.
Ultimately, if you are having an item laser engraved, it is always best to check with the company doing the engraving to see what their timeline is for engraving.
Though the actual process of engraving may be relatively quick, there may be multiple, longer steps involved in preparing the engraving such as rendering the design into the computer software, prepping the material being engraved, and removing any unwanted residue after the engraving process.
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Seven Of Our Favorite Watches To Engrave
The early aughts saw the start of an internet-powered renaissance of watch enthusiasm and, with it, certain elements of watch design became available to more cost-sensitive enthusiasts. More complicated case shapes, increasingly elaborate finishing, and even display case backs moved down-market and onto the wrist of a wider array of collectors.
The rise of display casebacks presented something of a double-edged sword. It was a fun time to be brand new to watches (as I was). And to see these movements in the light of day felt so special, but as the display caseback trend continues to this day and I've come to feel that something has been lost. We’ve sacrificed one of the only points of pure personalization in watches – a caseback with room for an engraving.
If I say “Drive Carefully Me,” “M. Brando,” or “F*** ’em if they can’t take a joke,” I wager most of you can see a unique watch in your mind, despite the fact that none of these watches were unique creations. If you go to a watch museum and find a display of a watch worn by a notable historical figure, I bet they’ll either have the caseback engraving on direct display or will use a small mirror to highlight its presence. In the words (and custom-made T-shirt) of Cole Pennington, Always Read The Caseback.
A little teaser for a future story...
I still love a great engraving and, for watches you plan to keep or are gifting to mark special moments, engravings should be the norm. With that in mind, here are a handful of watches that can (and should) be engraved. Just don’t forget to double-check your spelling.
Rolex and Tudor
This is an obvious choice, so I won’t belabor the point, but Rolex and Tudor continue to be a shining example for the pro-engraving crowd as *most* of their watches continue to offer old-school sterile casebacks that are perfect for engraving.
Few watches take an engraving better than an oyster case and, as both brands continue to create precious and very in-demand models, from a Sub to a DJ or a Black Bay 58, the crown and the shield know that many buyers want to make their watch entirely their own and provide plenty of space on the caseback.
Nomos Club Campus
Likely my favorite model from NOMOS’ entire line-up, the quirky, affordable, nicely made, and endlessly versatile Club Campus is a watch literally created to be engraved. Available in 37, 38, and 39mm models, with either NOMOS’ long-standing Alpha caliber ($1,650) or the brand’s in-house Neomatic (from $2,780), these models have a caseback with minimal text and plenty of room for an engraving.
Available in a variety of colors, the Cali-dialed Club Campus is a grad-spec German-made watch that blends both dressy and sporty design elements and, with 20mm lugs, you can up the personal touch by swapping out the strap.
Cartier Tank
Easily worthy of the term “iconic,” the Tank now comes in a variety of shapes and sizes and, though the engravable area on the caseback has shrunk since Jackie O rocked one with a considerable and specific engraving, Cartier still offers a good bit of space to add your own note.
Be it a steel Solo, a colorful Must, or even the full gold on a bracelet (the Panzer VIII Maus of the line), the timelessness and persistence of the Tank design feels like an excellent canvas for a few choice words, a date, or maybe even a little line sketch.
Timex Waterbury Date
Looking for something with a price point that is a bit more down to earth? Timex offers a range of watches you can customize, including engraving, directly on their website.
Consider the handsome 40mm Waterbury Date ($130) for which you can pick from a selection of dials, case finishes, straps, bracelets, and even designate your engraving. All in one stop. If you’ve got a grad gift living rent-free on your to-do list, this might fit the bill. Pick the right words, the engraving will certainly add value to an already attractive offering.
Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso
Want to give that engraving top billing on one of the most distinctive and long-standing designs in the world of luxury watches? With a Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso, you don’t even have to take the watch off your wrist to enjoy the engraving, just flip the script on this 1930s design and wear those precious words proudly on your wrist.
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Can you correct engraving?
Small engraving mistakes can be engraved over with a slightly larger design, and shallow mistakes can often be sanded or polished out. Other engraving mistakes can be corrected by filling in with wood filler, casting resin, or cement, depending on the material. Even professional engravers occasionally make mistakes.
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The Etiquette of Engraving
When Jessica McCormack was getting married, the jewelry designer took inspiration from a Georgian-era ring exhibited at the British Museum and had her husband’s ring engraved with the message: “Two Hands One Heart, Till Death Us Part.”
LONDON — When Jessica McCormack was getting married, the jewelry designer took inspiration from a Georgian-era ring exhibited at the British Museum and had her husband’s ring engraved with the message: “Two Hands One Heart, Till Death Us Part.”
An inscription like that one can be the perfect way to personalize a piece of jewelry and give an extra romantic flourish. “An engraved message adds a layer of emotion and also helps cement provenance for the owner,” Ms. McCormack said. “Whether it is romantic, nostalgic, funny or even a little dark, it should tell a story.”
The custom of adding words, symbols and images to jewelry has existed since the earliest civilizations. But inscribing jewelry with personal messages became prominent in 12th-century France and England with the rise of the posy ring. The name derives from “poesy,” a kind of short-form poetry that often uses rhythmic or rhyming verse.
The popularity of these simple gold bands inscribed with sentiments of faith, commemoration or love took off in the 17th and 18th centuries, as a kind of forerunner to modern wedding bands.
David Warren, senior international director of jewelry at Christie’s, chose a 17th-century posy ring as his own wedding band. “Finding one that was the right size, and suitable message, was not easy,” he said. “The messages can be utterly charming, but many are outdated. For example, I found one that was a perfect fit, but its inscription was ‘Obedient Wife, Happy Life’ — utterly unsuitable.”
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Should You Engrave Your Apple Devices?
Not sure whether to engrave your new Apple device? Here are all the pros and cons to consider.
From innovative hardware to boutique stores, Apple is famous for creating personalized customer experiences. In fact, Apple has even given us a unique option to make sure our devices are truly one of a kind through custom engraving.
When buying some devices on the official Apple online store, Apple gives you the option to engrave your device at checkout for free. But, should you take this option?
How Does Apple Engraving Work?
Apple devices are engraved using high-powered laser engravers in the manufacturing facilities, which is why this option is only available for the online Apple store. Here are all the devices that Apple currently offers free engraving for:
Apple Pencil (2nd generation)
iPad (all models)
iPod touch
AirPods
If you wonder why iPhones and MacBooks are not on this list, there are two possible reasons: device material and demand.
Some Apple devices are made from glass, such as the iPhone 12, which is harder to engrave than plastic or metal. Similarly, other devices are likely to have far lower engraving demand, like the iMac, or may simply be too inconvenient to efficiently engrave on a large scale.
What Can You Engrave on Your Apple Device?
Apple lets you engrave a combination of numbers, letters, or symbols. For AirPods lovers, Apple even allows users to engrave cases with emojis.
There are 30 emojis available for engraving. These include a fist bump, robot, alien, unicorn, all the zodiac animals, and even the poop emoji. In comparison to regular characters, emojis are engraved in a larger font.
The number of characters you can engrave varies for each Apple device. For iPads, Apple lets users add up to 34 characters per line. The second-generation Apple Pencils can only be engraved with up to 15 characters.
With these options, it’s no wonder that so many people have decided to engrave their Apple devices. But, why exactly do they do it?
The Pros of Engraving Your Apple Device
There is a reason why Apple continues to offer engraving options for free. Here are some of the biggest pros to engraving your Apple devices.
Personalization
In an age of mass production, personalization is a way for you to be a little more unique. With thousands of iPads on the market, many Apple lovers enjoy standing out from their peers.
Whether it’s writing a nickname or a funny quote, showing a little personality with an engraving is a great way to differentiate yourself.
Gifting
Sometimes, you need to remind people why they should thankful to have you around. Gifting an engraved Apple device is one way to make sure that they always remember you.
For many generous gift givers, remarkable moments can only be made better with a customized engraving.
Avoid Mixing Up Devices
When it comes to Apple-loving households or offices, mix-ups for small things like AirPods or Apple Pencils happen a lot. In fact, if you haven't customized your cases, there’s a chance that you may not be able to tell which device is yours.
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We specialize in full service engraving for the DFW and surrounding areas.
Engraving is a smart solution for any business because engraved items have a high pass along rate and continued to be used months after a person receives an engraved item with the business name or information on it.
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We can also assist you with graving gifts too! There’s literally an endless variety of ways that you can use engraving to grow your business or enrich the lives of others with a personalized gift.
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With offices in Mabank and the Dallas area, we have the ability to serve all of your engraving needs, especially rush items that you need to promote your business, weddings or special events in the DFW area.
Make 2021 your best year ever! With our engraving services you can count on us to offer you the value that you need to market your business and thrive in this economy.
Learn more about us by calling (972) 848-7790 or connect with us online by clicking here!
Dallas Texas Engraving – Call us At 972-848-7790
Are you searching for Dallas Texas Engraving? If so, you’ve come to the right place!
At White Dog Engraving, we specialize in engraving Dallas and can assist you with all of your engraving needs!
Are you searching for Dallas Texas Engraving? If so, you’ve come to the right place!
At White Dog Engraving, we specialize in engraving Dallas and can assist you with all of your engraving needs!
Engraving is the best way to personalize an item for any occasion regardless if it’s a gift or an ad specialty item for a business.
Most people who are searching for engraving near me are interested in engraving because they know that a personally engraved item shows more thought, care and attention than a regular store bought item.
Your Source For Dallas Texas Engraving
It doesn’t matter if you need jewelry engraving Dallas or A1 engraving, make this year that you choose to have those gifts or business items engraved.
Engraved, ad specialty items have a very high pass along rate because people use items like pens, cups, mugs or keychains on a daily basis so it makes sense to also have those items engraved because they will see your business name every day.
When you choose us to be your custom laser engravers Dallas TX, you can count on us to offer you expert engraving service that will make your gift or ad specialty stand out and make your clients, family members or friends use those items when they think of you.
About Us
With offices in both Dallas and Mabank, Texas, White Dog Engraving was created with the idea of providing high-quality laser engraved gifts with thoughtful workmanship. We provide superior customer service with timely turnaround for our customers. We are currently utilizing industry leading laser equipment that allows us to be able to provide a superior product if you’re purchasing in either bulk, or an individual request, the result is always the same. Perfected personalization.
Engraving Makes It Personal
If you’ve been searching for laser engraving near me, know that engraving is the best choice for those business or personal gifts that you may be thinking about investing in for your family members or friends.
Don’t just invest in generic gifts or ad specialty items! Make those items personal with engraving! Contact us today at (972) 848-7790 or click here to connect with us online.