Litho Printing
Litho printing uses a technique where the inked image is placed on a printing plate (usually zinc/aluminium) in a series of dots, made from Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black (CMYK). this is then imprinted on a rubber cylinder and then transferred (offset) to the USB. It is suited to most USB materials.

Litho printing is an ideal method of print for images with gradients of colour. The image must be supplied as 'pixel' artwork made from CMYK separations.
See example to the right.

Where litho printing is an option, this is indicated on the product specification page for each USB flash drive.

Laser engraving
Laser engraving uses a technique where the logo is etched into the body (usually aluminium) with a laser. The result is a perfect crisp edge and is very durable as the logo is physically etched into the product.

Laser engraving is suited for metal surfaces although can be used on some plastic and wooden USBs. Like screen printing, laser engraving ia an ideal method of print for block artwork. The logo must be supplied as 'vector' artwork, and coloured in black where it is to be engraved.
See example to the right.

Where laser engraving is an option, this is indicated on the product specification page for each USB flash drive.

Embossing
Embossing uses a technique where two 3D aluminium dies are created from your artwork, a male and female. The material to be embossed (usually leather) is sandwiched between the dies and compressed together. It is the combination of heat and pressure which squeeze and mold the fibres into the shape of your artwork. The result is an image in 3D on the leather.

Like screen printing, embossing is an ideal method of print for block artwork. The logo must be supplied as 'vector' artwork.
See example to the right.

Where embossing is an option, this is indicated on the product specification page for each USB flash drive.