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Steve Leibin, sales manager for Matik North America, adds, “Screen printing Braille is more permanent and can provide more depth to the Braille. Die-punched Braille can get compressed in packing and handling, and the surface will not be as raised as [with] screen printing.”

Costenoble relates that other tactile symbols for warnings also can be printed using screen. “We see a lot of tactile universal warning symbols being screen printed on hazardous products,” he says. “These tactile symbols are printed to warn blind people that they are handling a hazardous product.” He adds that high and variable height deposits of UV varnishes bring a tactile feel to consumer products. “The 3D print brings the consumer’s sense of touch into the product purchase and use,” he explains.