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What is CAD (Computer Aided Design)? and what are the benefits of using it whilst using laser cutting technology

Laser cutting is a popular and immensely applied technique for cutting acrylic products. Laser cutters and engravers provide smooth cutting and leave polished surfaces. Laser cutting is becoming the best option for small products of 3D designs with no errors. This technology is also great for displaying different products on acrylic stands, shelves, and frames. 

How do you start your collection? Looking to start or expand your sports memorabilia collection? There are a few things for you to consider – from budget to storage. Keep reading to find all you need to know about maintaining your collection, as well as Plexico’s variety of baseball, cricket, football & rugby display stands.   The sports memorabilia industry is expanding rapidly across the world, worth $5.4 billion per year in the US. While it can be a great investment and potential profit-maker, it’s a fun hobby, too! You should, first, establish which sports/teams you’d like to focus on. If you have a more defined goal, it’ll be easier to narrow down the pool of collectables to find exactly what you’re looking for. If you’re a fan of hockey, you should establish whether you’re collecting generalised hockey memorabilia or items from a particular hockey team. Figure out whether you’re looking for specific jerseys, helmets, pucks, or hockey sticks – is there a particular player you like? Once you’ve figured out exactly what you’re looking for, you can start your search! Sports memorabilia ideas If you’re unsure what to collect, you could check out various sports memorabilia forums to get some inspiration. This way, you’ll work out what you want to collect and, who knows, you might even make friends with some like-minded people along the way. Here are some ideas of what you could collect: Sports trading cards Helmets Hats/caps Bats/sticks Balls/pucks Jerseys/shirts Signed photos Other miscellaneous memorabilia Set yourself a budget It’s a good idea to set yourself a budget for any hobby, especially one that mostly involves purchasing items. Hobbies are supposed to be fun and lighthearted – so don’t go broke over it. You don’t want your hobby to negatively impact your finances and cause you unnecessary stress, so setting a budget is vital. You might come across an item which seems too good to be true, but don’t be too eager. You’ll need to understand which items are worth spending money on and which can wait if it’s slightly out of your budget. If there’s something you really want, but it’s out of your price range, you can focus on saving money to go towards it. Research Alongside your search for memorabilia, it’s a good idea to spend some time doing research. This way, you’ll be able to work out the average price range for certain items and understand whether something is worth the money. This will help with your budget – making sure you don’t overpay for any items. As well as this, you’ll learn what seems legitimate and what isn’t. The odds are, if it seems too good to be true, it probably is. Forgeries and scams are common in the memorabilia industry, so it’s good to be clued up on this. Make sure it’s legitimate Authenticity is vital when it comes to sports memorabilia. A lot of items are easy to fake, especially game-used items. This is because there aren’t a lot of reputable sources to authenticate them. It’s common for high-value items to have dual authentication from several reliable companies. It’s a good idea to look for these authenticity sources to make sure the memorabilia is legitimate before you waste your money. Most reliable memorabilia sellers will automatically provide this authentication – it’s good practice to do so. So you should definitely question it if this authentication isn’t available. Protect your collection So, you’ve bought your memorabilia and your collection is growing. Now it’s time to preserve it as best as you can. Of course, you’ll likely want to display your favourite items, but it’s important to do this safely. You don’t want your items to lose value or become tarnished, so here are some top tips for keeping your memorabilia safe: Temperature control. Ambient temperature is ideal, but humidity is something to avoid.  UV Protection. Clear displays such as plexiglass can stop your memorabilia from becoming faded. Keep them away from dust. This can be done by keeping them in enclosed boxes or with regular cleaning. Baseball, cricket, football & rugby display stands Ready to start displaying your sports memorabilia collection? Plexico has you covered! Our baseball, cricket, football & rugby display stands are perfect for showcasing your memorabilia.  Check out our options on our online store to find your perfect storage or display solution. We have clear acrylic options to highlight your items, safely displaying them on floor stands or hanging from wall-mounted stands.

Many types of stores and retail outlets use acrylic display stands as fixtures to display the goods and products they have available for consumers to purchase. Acrylic stands are very beneficial because of their durability. Many stores also have a preference for these types of stands because of their stylish and transparent features. When using an acrylic stand, maintenance is also kept to a minimum, which has caused many stores to turn to acrylic stands when they go about redesigning their interior. Most stores will testify that the biggest advantage of using an acrylic stand as a display fixture is its durability, which ultimately leads to its beneficial longevity. Almost all display stands within a store will get bumped into, making durability a must. An acrylic stand is known to last much longer than a regular plastic stand or varnished hardwood stand. Even though an acrylic stand looks fragile, it can actually hold a large amount of weight. The acrylic stand’s strength and durability allows a store to display a wide range of items on it. An acrylic stand's transparency is also a great benefit when it comes to displaying items. Utilising a transparent stand enables a store to effectively display its items because the stand itself does not distract the consumer from viewing the item on display. In addition to its transparency, a stand made of acrylic is also flexible. This flexibility allows a store to form its stands in a number of shapes and sizes, which are determined by the needs and preference of the store itself. Many businesses that have more than one store location also prefer acrylic stands because standardised displays can be achieved. Most businesses are always looking for ways to keep their operational expenses to a minimum, which includes maintenance expenses. One way to keep store shelving and display maintenance down is utilising acrylic stands. An acrylic stand often will come with a lifetime guarantee, which helps significantly reduce expenses associated with purchasing shelves and displays. Maintenance costs related to shelving and displays are also kept to a minimum because of the acrylic stands' durability. The stands' durability means they are not easily broken, so money rarely has to be spent to repair them. If you’re looking for some top quality acrylic stands, check our website to see what we can do!

Jewellery display stands are one of the most effective products that correctly market your jewellery. Jewellery displays are said to be the store’s silent salesperson. Your jewellery pieces become more attractive and easier for the customers to visualise themselves wearing them. Here at Plexico, we’d like to shed some light on what you can do to help your jewellery-driven sales. Increase Sales With Jewellery Displays Give your store a more professional aesthetic with a unified look. Having two or three colours is the maximum recommended amount. A specific colour palette should be chosen and followed throughout. Many of the larger brands will use simple display units such as our 20 earring display holder. The more you can make the product stand out, the better. Having a flat display in your jewellery store or section can make your products feel monotone and dull. Experiment with different heights, varying positions and different size display units to help add more depth to your displays. Keeping them clean is paramount. A dirty display unit can really turn potential customers into uninterested consumers. Using acrylic display units means they’re easy to clean. Glass units, although have the same aesthetic value, are much more delicate and therefore you may not want to risk giving them a proper clean.  Brand Personality Your packaging, boxes, and display units are all a part of your brand. Packaging is the very first thing your customers will look at before they’ve even reached your product, this is no different to the display units you're using. Try to stick to minimal themes and displays, again, we want to keep the attention on your products. Reusable Displays Stands You won’t get just a single use out of your display stands. These will be ready to use, time and time again, for future products. Having the same reliable displays can help build consistency within how you present your jewellery to your customers.  Enhanced Sales As per a survey, one-third of the customer’s buying decision depends on the packaging and the presentation of jewellery items. Having customised jewellery packaging can add immense value to the brand by increasing the value of the product. New and interesting packaging ideas easily grab the buyer’s attention and also bring you new buyers. It directly affects your business, drives more sales, and creates an impact on your bottom line. Jewellery packaging and display boxes not only protect the valuable jewellery items from getting damaged, but they also associate the personality of the brand with the customers. These things highlight the key features of a brand and give it a unique brand recognition. Having nice boxes for packaging your assorted items can bring you a lot of positive feedback from customers along with new buyers. Need Display Stands? We offer a great selection of various display stands for you and your company. Whether you’re looking to display jewellery, collectables, or cases, we can help. If you’re looking for something specific or we don’t have it in stock (yet), take a look at our made-to-order section and see how we can help!

Are you looking for creative display solutions in Plymouth? Look no further! There are vast and various ways that you can display your personal or retail items. In this blog, we’ll be covering some of the key advantages of using our acrylic displays and a small selection of some of our products. Read on to find out more. Simplicity The design of acrylic displays is simple yet it’s incredibly effective. Not only are they easy to attach, place or however you need them, but they can also be a vital part of your business's way of displaying products. These are great options, even if you’re not a business owner, to showcase your items. Creativity You’ll not be surprised to hear that a lot of customers buy because they are enticed by how the product is displayed. Acrylic display stands truly let you have more creative freedom with your displays. Unleash your imagination! Create dynamic display areas with your see-through brackets or holders.  Popularity How many times have you walked into a shop and noticed they’re using acrylic display stands? Next time you’re in one, take a look. Acrylic stands are an incredibly popular trend as they allow you to showcase your products effectively. You’ll have the opportunity to make your products much more eye-catching, enticing customers to make a purchase. Safety When it comes to safety, you need not look anywhere other than Plexico. Although glass display units can look fantastic, you may want to consider using acrylic instead. Aesthetically they’re incredibly similar but glass stands and display units come with the potential to easily break. With acrylic, there’s guaranteed to be a much smaller chance of breakage. They’re much easier to manoeuvre around your establishment as they weigh less and you’ll feel less cautious when picking up your items.  Maintenance Why spend time cleaning your displays when you can be promoting or selling your products?! The time spent cleaning displays is significantly reduced when you invest in one of our acrylic display stands and with a choice of styles and designs, you’ll want to check out our complete range of products today! Popular Displays We cover acrylic stands of all different sizes and variations. Whether you’re looking to display your sports memorabilia, fancying putting your weapon displays on show or need something for your exhibitions, we’ve got you covered. Here is a selection of some of our most popular acrylic displays. This amazing monitor stand will keep your computer appliances out of harm’s (drink spillages) way. If you have treasured memories you want to preserve, we highly recommend an acrylic photo frame. Ideal for displaying your loved ones. We have a blog coming out soon about the benefits of displaying your jewellery but for now, we have this amazing 20-hole earring display stand. Showcase your earrings in style!

Whether you’re looking for an electric guitar stand or guitar brackets to keep your instrument safe/display it for the world to see, we’ve got you covered. There are plenty of good reasons why you should consider buying an electric guitar stand. Not only do they look aesthetically pleasing, but they also keep it out of harm’s way. Read on to find out more.  You’ll have that honeymoon period when you finally get your guitar when you just can’t seem to get your hands off of it. Since most guitar players will want their instruments nearby, chances are they aren’t going to be packed away in gig bags or guitar cases.  Most people will generally have their guitars laying on different beds, couches, or leaning against objects in the room and this can lead to various problems or even damage your guitar. There is a solution for this. We recommend using a guitar stand or using our guitar brackets. Here are a few reasons why. Preventing Neck Deformations We understand that after a session it’s appealing just to lean your guitar against the wall. Don’t do this. Something that happens is the neck of your guitar will start deforming which impacts the strings. In this situation, the neck of the guitar has to counter the force of the strings but also the weight of the guitar. That is often too much. Having a guitar stand will allow you to prevent this issue altogether. When you put a guitar on a stand, the main point of contact between the stand is at the top of the body where the neck plate usually is. Meaning, there is no negative impact on the neck. Display Your Instruments The Right Way Be proud of your guitar(s). If you have a great collection of guitars that you want to showcase, stands and brackets will help bring more attention to your centrepieces. Regardless if you’re an active musician or want to keep a piece of your history/memories intact, it’s always a good idea to have an electric guitar stand. Access Your Guitars Easier If you are a performing artist and you use more than one guitar during your performance, you will probably want to have some way of storing those guitars and still have quick access to the instruments. You don’t want to be unpacking different guitars from their cases or gig bags between songs. Having a guitar stand on stage is both a safe and practical way of storing guitars during a performance.  Protect Your Guitar If you look at most of the guitar stand designs, you will see one thing that all of them have in common. Every guitar stand is designed in a way that prevents the guitar from tipping over by having it sit at an angle. The bottom part of the stand, where you can usually find two prongs on each side, allows the guitar to sit securely. So even if you bump the guitar accidentally as you’re passing by, it won’t fall from the stand. Depending on the type of guitar stand you go for, you can find varying levels of features. Some have locking claws that lock the guitar in and prevent it from moving. Others come with fewer complex features. Either way, using a guitar stand is much safer than not using one.

Do you want your products to stand out? With so many different display stands and exhibition stand systems on the market, it is easy to get lost, especially if you’re hosting or exhibiting an event for your first time. Here at Plexico, we have a vast selection of acrylic display options for you to choose from. Display stands and casings are primarily used to help organise your selection of products. In turn, this makes your products look more appealing and systematic to your audience. Acrylic display stands are transparent display stands that push the emphasis on your product.  Retail business has flourished throughout the years with the aid of acrylic display stands. Besides looking nice and showcasing your products, there are some other great reasons why you should upgrade and utilise our products! Durable Acrylic stands are extremely durable. The material itself is near enough unbreakable without the use of intentional force. The durability of acrylic materials is great value for money as usually they not only last a long time but aren't too expensive to manufacture. The only other alternative, similar to acrylic stands, is glass stands but this is usually a poor choice due to how fragile the materials are. Minimal Maintenance Easy to clean and less effort than you’d imagine to move around. Although the material itself can be used to support heavy weights, it’s remarkably light. Regardless of the mount being see-through, a tinted colour, or anything else, acrylic stands take little to no maintenance. Various Shapes If you’re a company or business that requires different shaped product holders, you’re in luck! Having various shapes of stands may be needed to incorporate the products effectively on your stand. Acrylic material offers good flexibility when moulding it into any shape required.  Smart Display Of Products We know we’ve touched on this briefly, but acrylic stands are a practical way to display your products. The transparent material makes a customer see through the material, making it easier for them to choose a product. The stand also can carry the products in a neatly designed manner. They prove to be a smart way to display different products and are sturdy enough to support heavy objects.  What Acrylic Display Stands Do We Have? We have the facilities in-house to cut nearly any shape you need! All of our designs are created in a computer-aided design facility and seamlessly converted via a CAD format for machining on the latest laser technology.  Need to reorder? No worries! All of our designs and products are stored electronically for future reference by our clients. We have several options already available for you to look at