Printing Expertise

Printing Expertise for Industrial Applications


Silac prints and labels components, packaging, and mass-produced items made of plastic, glass, metal, and stainless steel.

We finish plastic parts manufactured in-house as well as parts supplied by external customers. Depending on the material, shape, surface, and intended use, we select the appropriate process: from pad printing to screen printing and digital printing, to hot foil stamping or laser marking.

Plastic, glass, metal, and stainless steel each have different requirements in terms of adhesion, surface properties, and stress. Silac evaluates the material and application early on and recommends the process that is both technically and economically suitable.

Our printing division grew out of our in-house plastics manufacturing operations. This allows us to combine printing technology with material expertise, manufacturing experience, and a deep understanding of quality. This is particularly valuable when printing, functionality, and product requirements must all align.

Whether it’s a single part, a pre-production run, or ongoing production: We assess early on what is technically feasible and economically viable.


Take Pressure Into Account Early in the Product Development Process


Printing doesn’t just begin at the end of a project. The material, geometry, surface, and design all influence which printing method will be feasible later on.

If labeling is considered early on, components, tools, production, and printing can be better coordinated. This reduces the need for later adjustments and facilitates stable mass-production processes.



The Right Printing Process for Every Application


Depending on the application, design, and product, different printing technologies are used. Silac has experience with pad printing, screen printing, digital printing, hot foil stamping, and laser engraving.

The selection of the appropriate process is not based on a standard but rather on technical and economic criteria. This results in solutions that are well-suited to the application and can be replicated.


Printing Processes

Suitable for small and large print runs


Silac is designed to handle a variety of production volumes. It can handle small batches, pre-production runs, or individual components, as well as large-scale production runs for ongoing manufacturing.

The quantity alone is rarely the deciding factor. Materials, products, designs, methods, and process stability play an equally important role. Silac will help you determine which solution makes the most sense for your print run, material, and design.


Structured printing processes for consistent quality


Printing at Silac follows defined and repeatable procedures. Components, designs, and materials are evaluated before production begins, and the printing parameters are specified and documented. This results in consistent processes that work effectively for both individual orders and ongoing production runs.

Thanks to the close integration of printing technology, material expertise, and quality assurance, deviations can be detected early and corrected in a targeted manner. This ensures reliability—especially when dealing with complex geometries or high-quality requirements.

Silac's Expertise in High-Pressure Applications

Your benefits with Silac:


Printing on plastic, glass, metal and stainless steel

Pad printing, screen printing, digital printing, hot foil stamping and laser marking

Printing of in-house and externally supplied parts
Tests and sampling prior to the start of series production

suitable for individual parts, pre-series and series production

Packaging and transport can be taken into account from the outset, if required

Consulting, Feasibility Studies, and Testing


Printing decisions are often determined by the material, intended use, and print run. It’s especially important to clarify these factors early on, whether for new applications or existing parts.

We assess feasibility, suitable processes, and possible pre-treatment options—and provide tests, samples, and reference prints before production begins.


Print Quote

Would you like to have an existing part printed or discuss the printing specifications for a new product early on?

Please let us know the material, quantity, design, and intended use—we’ll assess feasibility and get back to you with an estimate.
+41 55 418 44 00

Mon–Fri 8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. / 1:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.

info@silac.ch

We’ll get back to you as soon as possible.