Portable laser markers solve a problem that has frustrated manufacturers for years. What do you do when the part is too big, too heavy or too awkward to bring to a machine? Instead of lifting a casting, a chassis or a length of pipe onto a benchtop system, you...
Pryor Workstation Laser with Laser Safety Interlocks active What Every Manufacturer Needs to Know Walk into any manufacturing environment and the chances are there's a laser somewhere on the floor. Laser marking has become the default choice for permanent part identification across aerospace, automotive, medical, and heavy industry - and the technology...
Quick answer: A MOPA (Master Oscillator Power Amplifier) laser is a fiber laser with adjustable pulse width, typically tunable from 4 ns to 200 ns and frequencies up to 1 MHz That single capability unlocks four results a standard fiber laser cannot reliably produce: color marking on stainless steel and...
Your PLC. Your Network. Our Integrator Laser The hardest part of integrating a marking system into an automated production line has never been the marking itself. It's been the conversation between the laser and everything else. How does the laser know what to mark? How does the PLC know when marking is...
It is one word. Four syllables. And right now it is keeping compliance managers, production engineers and regulatory teams at battery manufacturers across Europe up at night, Battery Marking is about to become more complex. Indelible. The Cambridge English Dictionary defines Indelible as "An indelible mark or substance is impossible to remove " Article 13(7) of Regulation (EU) 2023/1542 states...
The Markmate Laser The MarkMate Laser has always given manufacturers a safe, compact, capable desktop laser marking machine without compromise. We've now made a significant update to the product adding a higher power source as standard, and introduced a more advanced source for greater control and options during marking. The MarkMate Laser...
In the domain of direct part marking, Dot Peen and Laser Marking stand out as leading technologies, each presenting unique advantages for diverse industrial applications. Navigating the choice between these options requires a comprehensive understanding of their strengths and specific use cases. Whether you priorities the lasting impact of Dot...
Micro Data Matrix code with a 0.7mm pencil for scale Pushing the Limits of Micro-Marking: How Small Can a Laser Datamatrix Code Really Be? There’s a question that comes up now and then in marking conversations: how small can a datamatrix code actually go and still work? Not “quite” small.Not “barely readable” small.Properly...
Laser engravers and Dot Peen markers are powerful tools for implementing effective traceability in manufacturing. These technologies allow for the precise and permanent marking of products with unique identifiers, such as serial numbers, barcodes, or QR codes. Both methods are versatile and can be used to mark a wide range...
Barcodes have become an integral part of our daily lives. From scanning groceries at the supermarket to boarding a plane, barcodes streamline various processes and provide traceability for businesses. But have you ever wondered about the difference between 1D and 2D barcodes? 1D Barcodes 1D barcodes, also known as linear barcodes, are...
