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sale at a show or during a sales presentation by between 40 - 80 per cent. One of Fascia’s prototyping customers
told The Manufacturer magazine: “Prior to discovering Fascia, there was no alternative to going down the production route and paying £1,000 or so for a full prototype keypad – and even then, we might make changes, and consequently need another prototype manufactured.” Now, he reports, he can get a realistic looking and fully working prototype in three days, rather than three weeks and at a fraction of the cost.
incumbent membrane supplier. Having looked at the design of the
product, Fascia Graphics ascertained that the IP rating of 54 was not appropriate for where the product would be situated, and this was causing the failures. IP54 will protect against dust and limited ingress, while IP67 will provide total protection against dust and against the effect of immersion between 15cm and 1m. Fascia therefore recommended the best solution was to change to a fully waterproof IP67 rated membrane. Since these changes were introduced the customer hasn’t experienced any failures.
WHY CHOOSE FASCIA GRAPHICS FOR OVERLAYS AND KEYPADS? Established in 1994, Fascia Graphics has swiftly risen to the top of the UK’s graphic overlay and membrane keypad industry. This has been largely due to its unique approach of acting as a strategic partner - providing expert advice and solutions for every requirement. Fascia’s skilled staff and most advanced technology also enable it to consistently deliver quality custom designed products in the most economical manner. This ultimately makes the design process for all of its customers faster and more efficient. Some of the other areas that keep Fascia ahead of the competition include:
MARKET LEADING TECHNOLOGY AT YOUR FINGERTIPS Following a £1million investment, the business has two fully automatic Sakurai servo-driven cylinder presses. In addition to the increased productivity and product quality, the installation of these lines
also reduced Fascia’s carbon footprint. More recently, the company has invested in a new ERP System and a one click colour matching solution. The new MIE Trak ERP system means
that customers will benefit from prices based on highly accurate manufacturing data, ensuring the most competitive and accurate quotations in the marketplace. The colour matching solution ensures faster and more accurate colour matching to the most exacting standards and tolerances in the industry.
FASCIA COMPETES WITH THE FAR- EAST The investments made with the Sakurai lines, the automated pick & place assembly machines, the latest digital technologies and many process improvements have all been in line with the end goal. By minimising the running costs of the business and reducing waste across all areas Fascia has been able to pass the cost savings made onto their customer base and keep their prices globally competitive. The further benefits of the investments into the plant and equipment also ensure the products manufactured are of the highest quality and are delivered on-time.
RAPID PROTOTYPES FOR SHOWS AND EXHIBITIONS Fascia’s digital prototyping service has been providing design engineers and product managers high quality prototypes with rapid turnaround times, for more than ten years. Research has shown that three quarters of electrical engineers say a professional prototype can enhance their businesses chance of a
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Following a £1million investment, the business has two fully automatic Sakurai servo-driven cylinder presses
DEDICATED SALES TEAM – TO PERSONALLY DISCUSS YOUR NEEDS Fascia’s dedicated sales team are highly experienced. On average, each sales manager has been with the company for over 17 years, and collectively the team has more than 69 years experience of working within the printed graphics sector. The team are not only very knowledgeable about the materials and printing processes, they can provide technical support - whether this is by phone or personal visit.
FREE SERVICE THAT CUTS UP TO 20% OFF MANUFACTURING COSTS Fascia has also experienced huge demand throughout 2017 from both new and existing customers for its Free Value Engineered Review (FVER) - available on all overlays, keypads, nameplates and labels. The review, which identifies cost cutting and product improvement measures, has saved between five and twenty per cent from many customers total manufacturing costs.
Figure 2:
Fascia’s Graphics’ faster and more accurate colour matching solution
Fascia Graphics
www.fasciagraphics.co.uk 01249 460606
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