What solutions for award, medal and trophy engraving?
From high-end machines to premium materials, discover the best solutions for trophy engraving and personalization.
To get high-quality trophy engraving and medal personalization, a laser or mechanical engraving machine and dedicated materials are required, like the ones provided by Gravotech. Trophy personalization significantly increases emotional value and profit margins. Achievement and performance, whether physical or intellectual, deserve to be commemorated with a tangible memento. Engrave your clients' accomplishments on trophies, cups, medals, plaques, or other rewards to offer them the embodiment of their success!
With two mastered engraving technologies adapted to trophy personalization, Gravotech can help you to engrave and directly personalize the award surface using a specialized trophy engraving machine.
Trophy engraving: what solutions?
Our LS100, LS100 EX, and LS900 laser tables are versatile trophy laser engraving machines capable of engraving and cutting adhesive labels as well as directly personalizing trophies. Their CO2 laser source is highly efficient in engraving most organic materials such as wood, glass, plastic, or stone.
These trophy laser engraving machines combine engraving speed and the ability to create matrix labels. They are the best option for engravers looking for productivity. Our laser machines are also ideal for personalized wooden or plastic medal and gift creators, allowing them to cut and engrave with the same machine.
Our WeLase™ laser station is a standout choice for boutiques or events such as markets, trade shows, and pop-up stores. It is fast, elegant, and easy to transport. WeLase is suitable for unit engraving of labels and medals.
Small CO2 laser engraver and cutter for personalization, signage and creative.
LS100
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Medium CO2 or Fiber laser engraving and cutting machine for signage and small series.
LS100 EX
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Large laser engraver and cutter that can do everything.
LS900
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Small laser engraver for all kind of engravings.
WELASE
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Our M40 and IS400 mechanical engraving machines have a sturdy structure that allows them to engrave large glass, metal or brass trophies. They are also capable of engraving and cutting trophy labels. Ideal for metallic materials, they are perfect for creating medals by cutting them, either individually or in series.
Looking for a compact and portable mechanical engraving machine? We recommend our M20 X. Lightweight and user-friendly, this engraving machine is ideal for individual trophy label creation and medal engraving.
Medium multi-purpose rotary engraving machine for signage and gifts.
M40
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Medium CNC engraving machine for flat and cylinder engraving on metal and plastic.
IS400 – IS400 Volume
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Small and custom engraving machine for all purposes, from perfume bottle to small industrial signage.
M20 X
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Several options are available for trophy engraving labels and custom plaques:
- For plastic labels with a metallic look: Gravolase™ Metallics is the ideal material for laser engraving and cutting of cost-effective metallic labels. If you have a mechanical engraving machine, Metallex™ is the dedicated equivalent for mechanical engraving.
- For thin labels with an adhesive back: Flexilase™ is a flexible plastic material available in metallic or plain color finishes. Compatible with laser machines only.
- For genuine metal labels: Gravometall™ allows you to create brass plaques with an authentic look, adding significant value to the trophy. Compatible with mechanical engraving machines only.
Laser material for a high-end metallic finish
Gravolase™ Metallics
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The flexible material for high-definition engraving
Flexilase™
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Metallic appearance for a high-end finish
Metallex™
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The varnished laser brass material
Gravometall™
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Which machine for trophy engraving?
| Technology | Materials | Advantages | Machine price |
| Laser engraving | Plastics, wood, acrylic, glass |
| $$-$$$ |
| Mechanical engraving | Plastics but especially metal (brass, aluminum), and also glass (with diamond tip) |
| $-$$ |
Trophy label engraving and cutting
Are you looking to diversify your business by providing your customers with personalized trophies and awards? Engraving and cutting trophy labels is the best way to start!
Labels, badges, and pins can be engraved individually and in advance with your trophy plate engraving machine. If an error is made in the engraving, all you have to do is replace the trophy or gift label.
Trophy engraving
How can you easily create personalized trophies?
Engraving and cutting custom plaques and labels to be placed on a blank trophy is common and easy. Engraving on a flat surface is simpler than personalizing a trophy, which may have a curved or irregular surface.
Simply design your template, dimensions, and label shape on your software, then launch the engraving and cutting process on your laser or mechanical trophy engraving machine.
Plain color or metallic finish, plastic or brass... Gravotech offers a wide range of engraving materials dedicated to the trophy labels and awards creation.
Personalized trophy
Can you use the Matrix function for trophy engraving?
Are you looking to produce labels on a large scale? Do you offer an online trophy personalization and medal engraving service?
- Semi-automatically engrave your labels in series thanks to the Matrix function of our laser tables, and significantly increase your productivity.
- Our software links your ERP system to your trophy plate engraving machine.
All you have to do is launch the production!
Trophy engraving
Cut-to-Size service
You need a large quantity of labels; contact our Cut-to-Size service and eliminate the hassle of cutting your own!
We create blank labels according to your specifications: format, material, finishes... All you have to do left is personalize them.
Combine our Cut-to-Size service with our WeLase™ laser station for maximum productivity and create a buzz by offering personalized trophies and awards in seconds, right in front of your customers' eyes.
Award and trophy engraving
Laser or mechanical engraving
The trophy material and the result you are looking for will influence the choice of engraving technology.
- Trophy laser engraving machines are more suitable for wooden and acrylic trophies and awards engraving.
- Mechanical trophy engraving machines are preferred for glass and metal trophies.
- When engraving glass trophies and awards, we recommend the use of a diamond tip to achieve a fine, elegant, and authentic engraving.
Engraving circular trophies
Engrave curved and cylindrical cups and awards along their entire length using a rotary device. The trophy engraving is clean, precise, and of equal depth up to 360°. Offer your clients the Wow effect of a professional-quality trophy!
Enhance your mechanical engraving
Mechanical engravings sometimes lack contrast on glass or metal.
Use engraving paint or gilding wax to add color to your mechanical engravings and elevate the allure of your creations! Numerous colors are available.
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Make it special
Offer trophy and medal engraving on-site
Make a lasting impression by going to sports events such as football tournaments, and offering personalized trophies, medals and awards!
Our WeLase™ laser station is a fast and portable engraving machine. Its three glass sides allow your customers to watch their trophy or medal engraving in real-time. A wonderful way to celebrate their achievement of the day, and a customer experience that will be remembered!
Complete the medal or trophy engraving process in 3 simple steps and optimize your productivity by combining WeLase™ with our Cut-to-Size service and ABC engraving software.
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🔽Which materials can be engraved for awards, trophies, and medals?
A wide variety of materials can be engraved directly onto trophies, plaques, and labels. This includes plastics (single-layer for trophies or adhesive bi-layer such as Flexilase™), acrylic, wood, metal, and glass.
For many materials, both rotary (using a diamond tip and engraving gel) and laser technologies are suitable, depending on the desired finish.
🔽How long does it take to engrave a trophy?
The duration depends on the technology used. For individual items, laser is the fastest option, taking around 30 seconds for direct engraving and approximately 15 seconds for a single label. For batch production, you can engrave a series of 200 labels in about 20 minutes using the LS100, significantly optimizing your workflow.
On the other hand, mechanical engraving is slower, requiring 1 to 2 minutes per trophy and 3 to 4 minutes per label. However, it is the ideal choice for large batches requiring work on curved or angled surfaces and on metallic materials.
🔽What are the best engraving machines for trophy personalization?
The best machines are the LS100 (laser) and the IS400 Volume (rotary).
The LS100 is compact, highly versatile, and uses a CO2 laser to handle different materials for labels and trophy engraving.
The IS400 Volume is a rotary machine capable of handling large, cylindrical objects such as cups with 360° cylindrical engraving.
🔽Which machine is suitable for engraving several medals simultaneously?
Laser table machines are best suited for engraving several medals. The choice depends on the medal size.
The LS100 EX is compact and ideal for processing a batch of small medals efficiently in one go.
For processing larger medals in bulk, the LS900 is recommended due to its larger surface area, ensuring productivity for high-volume ordering.
