We always have ​something new...

Identify and color-code all of your factory equipment with industrial-strength plastic legend plates, manufactured right here in our American facility. Our standard plates come in all sizes and colors, as well as shapes that fit securely around switches and buttons…and stand up to the roughest handling and environments. Combined with quality Scott engraving machines featuring our intuitive software, you can etch indelible lettering onto the tough plate surface in seconds! Engage, engrave, install…for a safer, ​smarter workplace.

Learn more about these improved Color-Coded Legend Plates.

This update to our QR code generator boosts productivity for ​engraving projects.

QR codes demand numerous short, precise tool paths, requiring the engraving head to lift and drop between paths. While these motions are momentary, they accumulate and add time to the job. In this release, we’ve streamlined the process by minimizing unnecessary head lifts. With fewer Z-axis movements, more time is spent ​actively engraving.

Scan the code now and exercise the generator. Create and download free samples of Scalable Vector Graphics (svg) files, ready ​to import.

Primary feature: productivity! Our software has always had all the features you need; now you can learn them and use ​them faster.

Highlights: Side-by-side windows show your design and the engraved sign, to help you visualize the result. Icons are more conveniently arranged. Fewer clicks, fewer ​mouse miles.

Pricing for New & Existing Users: The price for V12 has not increased from the prior version. Many existing users are eligible for free or ​reduced-fee upgrades.

Read V12 Bulletin

Special feature for client upgrades: V12 is a complete installation that will install alongside and independently of your existing software. Once you've installed V12, your previous version will still be available so make sure you are running the latest version by checking the text in the main window title bar (top-left). As soon as you are happy with your update, you can go ahead and uninstall your previous version.

We make it easy to engrave ever-popular QR codes on panel displays like our durable Scott-Ply. The software for our engraving machines enables you to use any of numerous common QR code generators to link your message to websites, instruction pages and more. And the panel mounts almost anywhere in ​your facility.

See how it's done on our QR Code Demo Page.

To twist a popular phrase, Scott Machine is an old dog (in business over 60 years) eager to teach you new tricks. For productivity, that is! Check out our all-new Tips and Tricks for Productivity website page, filled with knowledgeable suggestions on how to engrave faster, cleaner and ​more efficiently!

The page offers 9 different tips in all, on everything from purchasing sign blanks, to selecting fonts, using template nests and putting a good engraver vacuum to work…even applying the right hold-down mat for ​your job.

Want to increase production in less time? Find it all here in our Tips and Tricks for Productivity page.

This highly essential vacuum is designed to run continuously because it doesn't use air from the vacuum hose for cooling; instead, it has a external fan to draw fresh air around the motor. And it operates quietly, differing from typical shop vacs. When it comes to irritating noise, less ​is more!

This configuration is designed to fit in the knee hole beneath your bench, or put it around the corner for even more noise isolation, taking advantage of the 10' long non-kinking hose with a soft rubber end that can be wiped across surfaces and never mar. And there's a foot ​switch too.

This non-kinking, non-contracting hose connects directly to our SignGraver 11/16 machine and MetalGraver 12/9 nose cone. The hose is handheld when cleaning inside the AutoGraver ​8/6 gantry.

Scott Machine is excited to introduce the new SignGraver® Manager software developed to operate the new ​SignGraver 11/16.

By separating the design step from the engraving step, the whole process is much easier to learn. One person can design signs, at the office or home. And another machine operator can engrave the signs. Or, start engraving a long job and return to the design console -- the machine runs independently and unattended, then shuts down when done. Read More

Scott Machine now offers sign design software for straightforward operation of all our engraving machines. The software includes three separate licenses so you can work at your benchtop, at your desk and even remotely. These multiple licenses promote teamwork and flexibility that make engraving industrial signs and tags a quick, efficient operation. Complete with our instructional videos, this new software simplifies everything from training, to engraving, editing ​and more!

Use our online design tools to create custom text on color-coded pipe labels appear. Then print them on certified BS5609 film, you know they’re ready for all types of environmental conditions. Without the need for vinyl spools, ink ribbons or a single-purpose printer, Scott Machine’s novel label printing approach not only saves you hassles, but also money. For example, your cost for a 2½”x 14” label? About $1 each. There’s no subscription necessary for the first 20 labels, so why not take this industry-changing Scott-Writer® system for a spin and Create Labels of ​your own!

Welcome to a new age of desktop engraving with the Scott AutoGraver-20®. It's the easiest, most efficient system yet for producing identification plates up to 6” x 8”. This versatile machine easily engraves rugged instruction panels, warning signs, lamp and switch bezels…valve tags too!
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#SAGK-20: $4,499.00

Our quieter beveling machine trims away - "bevels" - the top edge of your name tag blank to expose the core color for an enhancing look. Enhance the edges of your engraved safety signs and office name plates with this versatile desktop ​beveling machine.

Pricing & ​shipping guidance:
SM98A plastic beveler with long-life beveling cutter ​- $949
Weight - ​9 pounds

There’s no end to the items you can mark with a colorful valve tag. And now identifying those elements is easier than ever, with a valve tag system that enables you to go beyond cryptic two-digit numerals and print detailed words, as well as numbers. Use our larger rectangular tags when you need to say more. And all it really takes to print a tag description is 10-2-AT…that’s just 10 seconds – 2 cents worth of film – ​Any Text!

Pick up one of our economical, compact printers for your desktop, and you’re in business! Watch How

Receive any solid carbide 4½" x 1/8" cutter for FREE when you purchase at least $50 worth of custom-cut pieces of Scott-Ply™ or Scott-Grave™ ​engraving plastic.

Simply call or write, and we'll include your free cutters with your plastics order (free cutters unavailable through this ​online store).

See detailed specifications and advice on choosing the right cutter for your task and your machine at our Engraving Cutters Store. Get a FREE cutter today!

Choose from high contrast white & blue or red & white informational signs that are easy to install in seconds. Two convenient sizes, to keep your guidelines clear and your message ​on track!

For high traffic areas, the larger sign is preferred. Opt for the smaller size in locations where people are ​typically stationary.

Pricing, ​by size:
Medium: 4 3/4” x 5 3/4” ​– $4.50
Large: 9 1/2” x 11” ​– $9.50

Quantity Discount
Order 100 signs in any combination for a ​5% discount.

We're ready to make your signs. See detailed images and order at our new Compliance Signs Store.

Attractive, informative hand-washing signs have never been more timely. Order them in a variety of dimensions from our friendly, knowledgeable staff. You can offer helpful tips with your own custom wording, and personalize the sign with your recognizable logo. Our durable signs are water-resistant, simple to clean and easy to mount to any surface with ​double-sided tape.

Here's a printable copy of our Wash Your Hands sign. Use it as a reminder and send copies to others for ​their use.

What's new about such an old product? Well, part of what we do isn't new; we still use only real brass and real nickel for our name tags. These metals are easy to engrave, so you're certain to have letters and logos with well-defined edges and ​solid-black logos.

The new part? A complete family of lighter weight metal name tags with frosted surfaces and polished edges that dramatically frame your words. Choose from a variety of sizes! So you see, we're keeping what's best...and making it better at Scott Machine Development Corporation. Learn more here: Making Metal Name Tags

Prefer that we engrave your name tags for you? We offer overnight service for our engraved metal tags: Design & Order Name Tags Online

You've helped us fulfill our ​timeless mission:

Direct, ​Identify, Inform...
Everywhere, Everything ​& Everyone

Working together, we've provided hundreds of thousands of signs and name tags around the world. Using our equipment and materials, you've made signs that provide direction, panels to identify equipment and name tags that introduce us to one another. And this year's new products help us to meet your needs with the latest ​and greatest.

Thousands of clients have trusted in us for decades, beginning with our manual Scott Signgraver machines. Many of you evolved to using our Scott AutoGraver, and now we're expanding your upgrade choices with two new high-output engraving machines. More selection, more power, more opportunities to ​grow together.

Our clients ask: If I design signs and name tags in Adobe, can you manufacture my signs and name tags?
Today's answer: Yes, ​we can!

Capitalizing on this novel partnership -- your designers and our craftspeople -- you can create acrylic nameplates and badges that are as unique as the people they identify. Here are more examples: Reverse-printed Acrylic Nameplates

And check out our new site where you can see exactly how it's done: ScottSignPartner

You've wanted to engrave door signs and desk plates that match your corporate colors - especially in real estate offices, dental care chains and bank branches where corporate branding is essential. And you've wanted to specify engraving plastics in eye-catching accent colors you can install along the tops of glass cubicle partitions and in ​naturally-lighted offices.

This month we're pleased to offer our updated Scott-Spectrum Match® engraving plastic. Learn more on this new web page: Custom Engraving Plastics
When we initially manufactured Spectrum™ engraving plastics in 1988, it was impractical to create small quantities of custom colors; now we can custom-color a ​single sheet!