Awards
Custom awards and plaques with an Epson-head UV flatbed
Awards, plaques and recognition products are ideal for UV flatbed because the buyer pays for personalization and premium finish.
Personalize preciselyNames, logos, dates and serial layouts reward accurate jigs and vision alignment.
Layer effectsWhite ink, varnish and clear acrylic make the product feel premium.
Batch ceremoniesSchools, companies and events often order repeating formats with changing names.
Why awards pay back quickly
Recognition products are small enough for compact flatbeds, valuable enough to protect margin, and often sold in batches. The shop can print acrylic plaques, wood awards, metal plates, desk signs, trophy inserts and donor recognition pieces with the same core workflow.
Why vision positioning helps
Awards often use pre-cut or expensive blanks. Camera positioning reduces setup stress when the operator must place artwork on irregular parts, routed pieces or jigs. It is not mandatory for every shop, but it becomes valuable as blank cost and personalization volume rise.
Pricing advice
Do not price awards like simple labels. Include artwork cleanup, personalization data, setup, jig time, blank cost, reprint risk, packaging and deadline pressure. The printer should make the product easier to fulfill, not turn premium work into a race to the lowest price.
Printers that fit this application.
Start here, then ask us to narrow the configuration around your media size, monthly volume and workflow.
Audley UV9060 I3200-U1 Flatbed
Three Epson I3200-U1 heads give the UV9060 the speed and print quality small shops want without the capital load of a premium-brand flatbed.
From $8,900View details
Audley Vision Positioning UV Printer
Vision positioning helps shops place artwork accurately on jigs, cut pieces, promotional blanks and products that are not perfectly square.
From $10,900View details
Audley A3 UV Printer F1080
A small-footprint UV printer for shops that want to learn the market, sell custom objects and keep production close to the design desk.
From $4,900View details