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Article - Achieve A Luxury Auto Interior with Plastic Printed Parts

Achieve A Luxury Auto Interior with Plastic Printed Parts

High-quality, custom printed plastic parts play a major role in a luxury vehicle’s aesthetics, efficiency, and durability.

Posted Mar 18 '26

Article - Sputtering and PVD Coating: Choosing The Best Method

Sputtering and PVD Coating: Choosing The Best Method

Sputtering or physical vapor deposition (PVD) are used on decorative parts for their high hardness, wear resistance, and cosmetic edge.

Posted Feb 10 '26

Article - Overlays: A Versatile, Cost-Effective Solution

Overlays: A Versatile, Cost-Effective Solution

Overlay technology has been around for decades, providing a reliable, economical way to create operation panels.

Posted Jan 19 '26

Article - Manufacturing Highlight: Fine Expression Silk Printing

Manufacturing Highlight: Fine Expression Silk Printing

Where durability meets aesthetics and cost-efficiency - that’s where Fine Expression Silk Printing (FESP) comes into play.

Posted Oct 20 '25

Article - Built to Last: In-Mold Labeling for Heavy-Duty Equipment Dashboards

Built to Last: In-Mold Labeling for Heavy-Duty Equipment Dashboards

Operating agricultural and industrial equipment presents unique challenges for control interfaces. At Sanwa, we’re here to address those challenges with high performing in-mold labeling (IML) solutions that stand the test of time.

Posted Sep 22 '25

Article - Achieve a Modern Look with Dead Front Display (or Hidden Until Lit)

Achieve a Modern Look with Dead Front Display (or Hidden Until Lit)

Sanwa has years of experience using dead front printing for a wide variety of products on the market. When you're ready to bring a backlit look to life, we can walk you through the possibilities.

Posted Aug 14 '25

Article - Enhanced Visibility and Performance: Anti-Glare, Anti-Reflective, and Anti-Fingerprint Coatings

Enhanced Visibility and Performance: Anti-Glare, Anti-Reflective, and Anti-Fingerprint Coatings

At Sanwa, we're at the forefront of addressing visibility challenges through in-mold labeling solutions enhanced with anti-glare, anti-reflective, and anti-fingerprint coatings.

Posted Aug 4 '25

Article - Shining a Light on IML for Interior Design

Shining a Light on IML for Interior Design

We’re going to make a big statement here — in-mold labeling (IML) is the future of lighting design.

Posted Jun 11 '25

Article - The Story Behind Sanwa: Who We Are

The Story Behind Sanwa: Who We Are

When Sanwa Screen Printing Company first began in 1979, the vision was to grow a people-first company. More than four decades later, we've become a global organization with over 1,600 employees worldwide.

Posted May 19 '25

Article - Sustainability at Sanwa: Our Commitment to Environmental Responsibility

Sustainability at Sanwa: Our Commitment to Environmental Responsibility

At Sanwa, our teams around the world are passionate about responsible and sustainable manufacturing.

Posted Apr 25 '25

Article - Take Your Brand to New Levels with In-Mold Labeling

Take Your Brand to New Levels with In-Mold Labeling

A brand —and specifically a logo—plays a crucial role in the lasting impression. This is where in-mold labeling comes into play.

Posted Mar 24 '25

Article - Where You’ll Find IML in Everyday Life

Where You’ll Find IML in Everyday Life

For having a notable impact on our everyday lives, in-mold labeling (IML) is a relatively unknown term for the general public. Also referred to as “film insert molding” or “in-mold decorating,” IML is the process by which a design becomes part of a plastic product.

Posted Feb 13 '25