Quick answer: A MOPA (Master Oscillator Power Amplifier) laser is a fibre 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 fibre laser cannot reliably produce: colour marking on stainless steel and...
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...
What EV battery manufacturers need to know about the new marking and traceability requirements. Electric vehicle battery production is growing fast, and so is the regulatory scrutiny that comes with it. Regulation (EU) 2023/1542, the new EU Battery Regulation, introduces mandatory physical marking and digital traceability requirements affecting every manufacturer producing...
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...
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...
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...
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”...
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...
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,...
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 prioritise the lasting impact of Dot...
