Identification
Durable labels that stay readable for the life of the product.
- Rating plates & nameplates
- Serial & barcode labels
- Warning & caution labels
- Wire & cable markers
Identification-centric · Component-enabled
Engineered to stay clear. Built to keep performing.
Nextep manufactures performance-critical identification, traceability and precision-converted components for the products that power industry, from India since 2015.
- Print, convert and inspect in-house
- ISO 9001 · IATF 16949 · AS9100
- Drawing-led, revision-controlled
10+Years of experience
10Industries served
6In-house processes
2015Founded in Bengaluru
TRUSTED BY
Trusted by leading brands across industries.
WHAT WE DO
One specification. Every essential part.
We combine durable identification, functional printed parts and precision conversion so teams can solve more of the application in one conversation.
Functional printed parts
Printed interfaces made to your drawing and tolerance.
- Polycarbonate overlays
- Membrane keypad graphics
- Display fascia & windows
- Decals & dials
Precision conversion
Components cut, laminated and finished to fit.
- Gaskets & foam seals
- Adhesive die-cuts
- Protective films
- Insulation & thermal parts
Traceability
Data capture that follows the product from line to field.
- Variable data printing
- Barcode & 2D / QR
- RFID-enabled labels
- Verification & inspection
WHY NEXTEP
Small parts. Serious responsibility.
Identification and components often look minor on a drawing, yet they must perform through assembly, service and the life of the product.
Application-led engineering
Every construction starts from your substrate, environment and drawing, not from a catalogue.
One discussion, many parts
Identification, insulation and converted components are specified together, so fewer suppliers, fewer gaps.
In-house processes
Printing, lamination, die-cutting, slitting and sampling coordinated under one roof in Jigani.
Validation before release
Samples and inspection criteria are aligned first, so production starts against agreed acceptance.
Revision control
Approved specifications are reproduced consistently on every repeat order.
Technology-ready
Barcode, 2D-code and RFID identification where traceability genuinely needs it.
WHERE WE FIT
Built around your industry’s reality.
Temperature, chemicals, vibration, cleanability, traceability, service life: the environment defines the construction.
01
Electronics, EMS & Semiconductor
PCB / PCBA manufacturing · Components & modules · Mobile & compact devices
View industry ↗02Automotive, EV & Battery
Vehicle & component ID · Under-hood · Wire harness
View industry ↗03Aerospace, Defence & Space
Aerospace · Defence · Space
View industry ↗04Industrial Electrical
Industrial electrical · Wire harness · Power distribution
View industry ↗05Machinery, Automation & Robotics
Industrial machinery · Automation panels · Robotics & motion
View industry ↗06Medical, Scientific & Laboratory
Medical devices · Diagnostic systems · Laboratory & scientific
View industry ↗07Energy, Oil & Gas
Power generation & renewables · Electrical cabinets & switchgear · Oil & gas equipment skids
View industry ↗08Transportation
Railways · Marine · Heavy equipment
View industry ↗09Consumer Products
Labels & decals · Overlays & fascia · Die-cut & thermal parts
View industry ↗10Process Industries
Food & beverage · Pharma & laboratory · Chemicals & fertilizers
View industry ↗HOW WE WORK
A practical path from requirement to reliable repeat production.
- 1
Understand
Customer drawings, surface, exposure and lifecycle define the baseline.
- 2
Specify
Acceptance criteria are agreed up front, before anything is built.
- 3
Select
Facestock, adhesive, print system and format are matched to the requirement.
- 4
Validate
Samples, drawings and inspection criteria align before release.
- 5
Sustain
Traceability and revision control carry into production and repeat supply.
TRACEABILITY
Every board, module and cable carries an identity.
Identifiers must stay readable through the manufacturing process and the service life. Barcode, 2D / QR and RFID are applied where they add measurable value, with verification built into the process.
See the technology →01
Production
Board or unit ID applied
02
Test
Result linked to the ID
03
Packing
Identity confirmed
04
Install
Asset recorded
05
Service
Record retrieved
QUALITY & APPROVALS
Quality systems you can verify.
Nextep works to recognised quality systems across industrial, automotive and aerospace programs. Ask us to confirm the scope that applies to your part.
PARTNERS & ECOSYSTEM
Working with the brands engineers already trust.
We build around leading materials, printing, auto-ID and RFID technologies so your specification is met with proven components.
Materials & adhesives
Films, adhesives and engineered materials behind durable labels and components.
3MAvery DennisonHenkelDuPontFlexconITW
Printing, auto-ID & RFID
Printer, scanning and RFID brands that keep identification readable and traceable.
ZebraSATOCABTSC PrintronixHoneywellImpinj
All company names and marks are the property of their respective owners.
WHAT WE SOLVE
The problems behind a failed label.
Identification failure
Heat, chemicals, abrasion, solvents and weather can degrade labels and compromise readability.
Material mismatch
The wrong facestock, adhesive or construction can fail on a surface or through a process.
Process compatibility
Labels and components must withstand manufacturing, testing, cleaning and installation.
Lifecycle reliability
Identification must stay readable and attached through service life and field exposure.
Program consistency
Repeatability across batches, sites and production runs needs disciplined controls.
Traceability gaps
Disconnected identification and data capture create manual work and audit gaps.
MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTIONS
The right material for the application, not the other way round.
Polyester (Mylar®)PolycarbonatePolyimidePVC / vinylFR4 epoxyNomex®Formex®EPDM foamAdhesive die-cutsThermal gap fillersProtective filmsHeat-shrink sleeves
Material selection follows the application, not the other way around.
QUESTIONS
Answers before you ask.
Can’t see your question? Talk to our team directly.
Can you make parts to our drawing or specification?
Yes. Nextep starts with your drawing, substrate, environment and lifecycle requirement, then aligns material, construction and process. Customer drawings are the release baseline.
Do you provide samples before production?
Yes. Samples, drawings and inspection criteria are aligned before production is scaled, so acceptance criteria are agreed up front.
Can labels carry barcodes, 2D codes or RFID?
Yes. Serial and variable data, barcode, 2D-code and RFID-enabled identification are available where traceability needs them, with barcode verification and visual inspection in the process.
Which quality systems and approvals do you work to?
Our materials list ISO 9001:2015, IATF 16949:2016, AS9100 and UL approvals. Certifications and approvals apply to their current valid scope, and UL approvals apply to applicable constructions only, so please ask us to confirm scope for your program.
Which processes are done in-house?
Flexographic, rotary, letterpress and screen printing, lamination, hot-foil stamping, rotary and flatbed die-cutting, slitting, rewinding and inspection are coordinated at our Jigani facility in Bengaluru.
NEXT STEP
Let’s frame the right specification.
Share your substrate, environment and lifecycle requirement with our team.