I’m another that doesn’t care much for PCB panels. I also don’t care much for the Make Noise aesthetic (or workflow, for that matter). Though the lighting effects with the translucent PCB are interesting, the technique of using PCBs just seems like it’s driven by budget and not by quality. Also, I can’t imagine a wide module like Rainmaker in PCB, seems like it would seem flimsy as I’d think it would be more flexible and delicate which is not particularly a good thing. And there’s the fingerprint thing, a problem with any flat finish. Would I stop buying Intellijel modules due to that? Probably not, though if there was an equivalent option for about the same price and functionality, it could be a tie-breaker in deciding which to buy. Modules like those by Erica Synths seem a lot more robust and professional than PCB based panels…
I got quotes on doing panels in France from the same place that does them for Mutable. Amazingly the prices may actually be cheaper than Metalphoto of Cincinnati and the quality is higher.
However there is one issue and that is their base material used is 2mm thick while existing intellijel panels form Metalphoto are 1.6mm. Don’t know if anyone has noticed their Mutable panels sit a bit higher relative to most other modules? I have not heard back from them yet if they can offer any other material thicknesses.
afaik Metalphoto actually orders the material we currently use direct from the EU so I am guessing it may be possible.
Personally, a slight difference in thinkness wouldn’t bother me if it meant still having aluminum panels. 
I personally love the current Intellijel aesthetic so I wouldn’t want to vary too much from that. Same manufacturer as Mutable would be awesome. PCB panels like Make Noise work fine for them but I’ll admit I don’t like them as much.
Random*Source seem to have panels that have a similar look and feel… I wonder who does those ?
Intellijel designs w/ mutable panel quality sounds great in my opinion. A slight difference in thickness would be much preferable to a switch in panel substrate.
Considering that my two favorite manufacturers and the ones most represented in my case are Intellijel and Mutable Instruments, I’d be thrilled to have them using the same quality panels. I’d be okay with either thickness, but definitely keeping a similar style moving forward. Your modules play great together with jacks being on the bottom, knobs nicely spaced, clear markings and signal flow, etc. It’s simple without being sterile and it’s what drew me to your modules to begin with. The great quality, sound, and customer service sealed the deal.
Would switching eliminate the frequency of the “scratched” look defect as well? It makes me sad that I have a few modules now that when viewed from certain angles look all scratched up.
Anyway, I’m strongly opposed to PCB panels. I’d be curious to see some mockups of what kind of color or style changes you’re thinking of. As long as the layouts and clear labeling stays similar, I’m good.
I agree with those saying theres a better feeling of quality from the Cwejman/Tiptop type panel than there is from the make noise type panel, this goes along well with how i think of the Intellijel aesthetic. I would love a classy dark gray just as much as a black too. Extra thickness would not personally bother me.
Not sure how verbos does theirs, but thats my favorite overall look/feel. Addac also has a really beautiful look
I have confirmed now that the French supplier can use the same thickness material as before (1.5mm) so that is no longer an issue.
We will need to try and match colors as best as possible but they could be marginally different than before which is not such a big deal since MPC was inconsistent with their colors anyhow 
Definitely sounds like it is worth giving them a trial with one of our designs.
I did notice Mutable modules sticking out a bit more, but don’t mind.
Seeing as the French company can also use 1.5mm panels it’s not an issue anyway.
I just posted over on MW asking about the lesser quality printing on Intellijel panels lately, though.
I just bought a uScale replacement panel and an Atlantis and it’s a pity to see that the printing is much more vague compared to all my other Intellijel modules.
Blacks aren’t as deep as before and grey is seems quite pixelated/fuzzy.
Atlantis has a whole different look next to my pristinely printed Metropolis.
I guess I’ll have to buy replacement panels for those modules once your printing is back to the old standard.
A rather funny way to add cost to my modules.
Let’s see how Rainmaker will look once it arrives at my doorstep in a short while.
I’m obsessed with black panels and I really hope that soon there will be a black version of your super modules. Especially Rainmaker and Planar 2! YEP
Personally I would keep with the old aesthetic as close as possible. Black panels are cool. but I just bought a 2nd silver 104hp performance case. I don’t want to have to run out and buy stealth cases now 
I have black PCB panels and don’t like them nearly as much as the black anodized aluminum panels. I would prefer the latter.
How about offering black replacement panels instead of complete modules at a nominal cost? Are they user-replaceable?
+1 for replacement panels!
+1 to black replacement panels if possible. I have a Steppy, Scales, Dixie II+, and Morgasmatron that I would all turn to black if such an option were available.
+1 for black panels or black replacement panels - especially for the 1U modules!
Also… I saw that WMD are switching to black aluminum panels - engraved instead of printed. They’re making them in-house and offering panel production for other companies. Maybe that’s an option too. ??? https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=UsqYjQeyJDQ&ebc=ANyPxKqc5QlZkf3Gk10tKT3HBvp4yKpniGOp3f1jdkO6eziw9ID33wKRHlTRg0xPpTnXeo6I8zND9c_dxv14WZQSwG7T9o1OuA
Ideally black or white panels options upon purchase (ala Noise Engineering, Qu-Bit, etc). If this is too much, then please offer black replacement panels.
My 2c now that I have a 7u case and some Intellijel modules:
- I think it’d be great if the prints were sharper and colors more intense. I really like the intellijel aesthetic but it is somewhat let down in the flesh by the fuzzy printing.
- I think black panels as an extra purchase would be popular, and I’d definitely buy them at least for the 1u row, mixup etc.
Any Quadrax and Tete panels you’ve seen are just prototype white PCB panels, very low quality and inexpensive.
Replacement panels can be ordered through the Support page, so if there was ever any change to the panels used you would definitely be able to order new ones.