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Point of Sales Display

POP displays are a crucial element of a brand's retail strategy, offering diverse shapes, materials, and sizes, sometimes incorporating technology like LCDs. We collaborate across a wide range of material categories and technologies, including acrylic, metal, faux marble, MDF, and artistic glass, while continually exploring and developing new solutions and suppliers.

Watch Display

Jewelry Display

Perfume Display

Eyewear Display

Window Display & Accessories

To show off successful brands in their window displays, brand designers use special decorations, colors, and all kinds of art. We make their ideas real with stuff like fiberglass, metal sculptures, resin, vacuum forming, and wood carvings, thanks to our 20+ years of experience.

Metal

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Wood

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Holiday Decoration

During each holiday season, brands compete to showcase their products with custom, one-of-a-kind props and accessories. Artificial flowers, gift bows, confetti, mannequin heads and hands, Christmas trees, and ornaments are often used to create a festive atmosphere.

Artificial Flowers

Christmas Tree

Gift Bow

Confetti

Christmas Ball

Mirror

Mannequin Head

Interactive Display LCD

Luxury Packaging

Samtop creates special packaging for watches, jewelry, and beauty products, including fancy bags and gift boxes. We quickly turn ideas into products, always focusing on quality, no matter the cost. We care about the environment, so we make packaging that's good for the planet.

Packaging Box

Gift Box

Paper Packaging

POS Merchandising

Complete point-of-sale merchandising solutions designed to maximize brand visibility and customer engagement at the critical moment of purchase. Our comprehensive range includes everything from digital displays to promotional accessories.

Light Box

LED Screen

Floor Display

Poster

Gashapon Machine

Security Lock

Gift Display

Promotional Wheel

Brand Gift

Custom brand gifts and promotional items that strengthen customer relationships and enhance brand loyalty. From luxury keychains to travel accessories, we create memorable gifts that reflect your brand's premium positioning and attention to detail.

Leather Keychain

Watch Band

Cleaning Cloth

Travel Bag

Watch Stand

Commemorative Badge

Jewelry Box

Perfume Sample

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What File Formats Do You Accept for Engineering and CNC Work?

发布于: 2025-05-14 | 作者: Bob | 分类: All

A Manufacturer’s Guide for Designers, Agencies, and Retail Brands

Table of Contents

If you’re looking for the right file formats for retail display engineering, Samtop supports most formats including .STEP, .DXF, .AI, and more — even hand sketches. From visuals to CNC-ready files, we bridge the gap for agencies, designers, and global brands.

Yes — Samtop accepts most 2D and 3D file types, including .STP, .DXF, .AI, .SKP, and even hand sketches. Whether you’re sending visual renders or engineering CAD, we’ll turn it into a production-ready retail display.

POP display production process from design to mass manufacturing — how 3D visual files become CNC-ready production drawings

You’ve finished a design — now you’re ready to brief a factory. But you’re wondering:

“What file types do I need to send?”
“Is PDF enough?”
“Do I have to prepare CNC drawings too?”

Many manufacturers demand precise engineering files — but creative teams often don’t have them ready.
Result: frustrating back-and-forth, delayed samples, or even rejected production.

At Samtop, we bridge the gap.
Whether you send .STP, .SKP, .PDF, or even just a photo — we’ll interpret, convert, and engineer your display into a fully manufacturable solution.

✅ File Formats for Retail Display Engineering: What You Can Send

These file formats for retail display engineering allow us to streamline CNC, LED, and branding workflows.

Format	Description	Preferred?
`.STP` / `.STEP`	Universal 3D CAD format, CNC-ready	✅ Best
`.IGS` / `.IGES`	Geometry exchange, smooth curves	✅
`.DXF` / `.DWG`	CNC laser cutting, panel layout	✅
`.AI` / `.EPS`	Vector artwork for UV print, cutting, graphics	✅
`.PDF` (with size)	Quoting, dieline reviews, basic artwork	✅ Initial
`.3DM` (Rhino)	Native for creative designers	✅
`.SKP` (SketchUp)	Retail layout, concept visuals	✅
`.OBJ` / `.FBX`	Render files, reference geometry	⚠️ Visual only
Photos / Sketches	Moodboards, past samples, visual notes	✅ We’ll reverse engineer

📩 Not sure what you have? Send it anyway — we’ll advise in 24h.

🛠️ What Happens When You Send a File

At Samtop, we don’t just “cut what you give us.” We translate your design into production logic.

Here’s what we do internally:

Import your files into SolidWorks, Rhino, or AutoCAD
Add CNC paths, holes, LED channels, joinery logic
Build assembly systems (magnet, screw, slot-in, etc.)
Flatten 3D geometry into cutting files (.DXF, .DWG)
Simulate flat-pack structure + box size
Review for material compatibility & stress tolerance

🔄 Result: A full manufacturing tech pack — ready for QC, quoting, and sample approval.

🔍 File Requirements by Material or Process

Material / Process	Required Format
Metal CNC (cut + bend)	`.DXF` + bend angles
Acrylic laser cutting	`.AI` / `.DXF` / `.STP`
Wood / MDF CNC routing	`.DXF` / `.STEP`
Fiberglass / Resin props	`.STEP` / `.IGS` + radii
Vacuum forming mold	`.STP` 3D geometry
Printing / branding graphics	`.AI` with outlines / CMYK
LED layout / wiring map	`.DWG` / `.PDF` + voltage

🧪 Need help converting? We do it in-house — no need to outsource.

🧪 Case Study: From Sketch + PDF → CNC-Ready Display

Client: US-based design agency
Input: SketchUp file + annotated PDF
Display: PU-wrapped tray + LED acrylic + printed graphics
Problem: No engineering files, no cutting paths

Samtop Solution:

Imported .SKP and rebuilt in SolidWorks
Added LED slot + cable channel + modular fit
Created .DXF files for CNC routing & acrylic cutting
Packaged into gold sample with all parts labeled

✅ Delivered production files in 4 working days
✅ Quoting ready within 24h
✅ Final display shipped to 6 countries

🧰 Samtop’s Engineering Stack

We use:

SolidWorks — 3D manufacturing logic
AutoCAD — CNC panel nesting & tolerance spec
Rhino + KeyShot — for visual render-to-CAD workflows
Fusion 360 — for detail machining simulation
On-site CNC, UV printing, LED testing, PU casting, resin

🧠 You don’t just get “a factory” — you get a design-interpreting, spec-converting, globally tested production partner.

🧾 What to Send Us for Quoting

Asset	What We Accept
Visual references	JPG / PNG / KeyShot / Screenshot
Dimensions	Width, height, depth (mm/in)
Artwork files	`.AI` / `.PDF` with bleed, curve fonts
CAD files	`.STEP` / `.DXF` / `.DWG` — if available
Notes	Material idea, finish, shipping need, special LED

Even if you only have a visual — we’ll engineer the rest.

👤 Who Should Read This?

✅ Creative agencies — Don’t let file format stop approvals
✅ Retail designers — Brief faster, even without CAD
✅ Procurement teams — Send specs that save time
✅ Brand managers — Gain confidence in visual-to-engineering workflow
✅ Solo founders / startups — Start with photos, we’ll CAD the rest

🎯 Conclusion: Your Files Don’t Have to Be Perfect

At Samtop, we turn your ideas into engineered reality — no matter the file type.

✔️ Sketch? ✔️ PDF? ✔️ Rhino? ✔️ STEP? ✔️ AI?
We take them all — and give back a ready-to-produce structure that ships globally.

📧 Send us your files today for fast quoting + engineering feedback:
📩 [email protected]
🌍 www.samtop.com

Don’t worry about perfect formats — we’ll convert your input into engineered retail display files.

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❓ FAQ：Retail Display

1. What file types does Samtop accept for retail display engineering?
We accept .STP, .STEP, .DXF, .DWG, .AI, .PDF, .SKP, .3DM, .OBJ, and even hand sketches or photos. Our in-house engineers convert all formats into CNC- and production-ready technical drawings — no external freelancer needed.

2. Can I send a SketchUp or KeyShot file instead of CAD?
Yes. We frequently work from .SKP, .FBX, or KeyShot visuals. Our engineering team rebuilds the geometry in SolidWorks or Rhino, adds joinery logic, and prepares all files for CNC routing and UV printing.

3. What if I only have a photo or a past sample — no files?
That’s completely fine. Samtop offers reverse engineering services. You can send us a photo, video, or physical sample. We’ll scan or rebuild it into a 3D model, recommend optimizations, and deliver CAD + prototype within days.

4. Do you help convert PDFs into CNC cutting files?
Yes. If your PDF includes measurements or layout references, we can extract vector paths and convert them into .DXF or .AI for laser cutting, printing, or vacuum forming — all in-house.

5. What’s the preferred format for acrylic cutting or MDF CNC routing?
For acrylic laser cutting: .AI or .DXF.
For MDF or wood CNC routing: .STP or .DXF with correct depth/tolerance notes.
Our team will confirm and adjust your files as needed.

6. Can I send files via email or need a special platform?
You can send files via email, WeTransfer, Google Drive, Dropbox, or even zip them in a simple reply. We’ll reply within 24 hours with feedback or request any missing information.

7. What if I need help preparing print artwork (e.g. UV branding)?
We accept .AI or .PDF files with outlines and CMYK. If you’re unsure, send your original file — our graphics team will prepare it for production and confirm a print mockup.

8. How soon can you quote once I send files?
With basic visuals + dimensions, we usually quote within 24–48 hours. If you have engineering files like .STP/.DXF, we can fast-track CNC simulation and provide even faster DFM feedback.