DVD Manufacturing Services

The making of DVDs is separated into two different types of manufacturing; DVD Replication and DVD Duplication. You must first be aware of the differences and advantages of these two types of manufacturing a DVD.

DVD Duplication  DVD Replication

The formats available are:

DVD Replication – On Disc Printing with Data manufactured into the disc by machine. The process involves making a Glass Master, and is ideal for all quantities over 1,000 units

  • 5” (120mm) DVD-5, DVD-9 and DVD-10
  • 3” (80mm) DVD-3

These discs can be printed full colour Litho or Screen printed up to 5 Pantone colours Packaging: All types of packaging are available e.g. Jewel Cases, DVD Cases, Plastic Wallets, Card Wallets, DigiPaks, c-Shells, Ejector Cases or Bespoke Packs.

Lead-time: 10 / 12 Working days from receipt of all parts (Design and Data)

DVD Duplication – On Disc Printing + with or without data duplicated onto the DVD-R disc.

The process involves burning DVD-Rs, and is ideal for quantities from 100 units.

  • 5” (120mm) DVDR
  • 3” (80mm) DVDR

These discs can be printed full colour Litho or Screen printed up to 5 Pantone colours

Packaging: All types of packaging are available e.g. Jewel Cases, DVD Cases, Plastic Wallets, Card Wallets, DigiPaks, c-Shells, Ejector Cases or Bespoke Packs.

Lead-time: 3 / 7 Working days from receipt of all parts (Design and Data)

Summary:
Both DVD Replicated and DVD-R Duplicated discs will work effectively in all computers and DVD players, and the prime differences are: Your delivery requirements – quantity – and ultimate budget.

Replicated DVDs : Low Cost – Minimum Quantity 500 Discs  – 10 / 12 Days Delivery

Duplicated DVDs : More Expensive – Minimum Quantity 50 Discs  – 3 Day Delivery