Advancements in direct laser marking of plastics yield unprecedented marking quality, contrast, and speed. With proper application, laser marking can provide numerous manufacturing advantages and bring value to a product’s appearance and function. The newest generation of plastics material science and laser equipment systems is driving strong industry demand for indelible laser marking as an alternative to conventional ink printing. This article presents basic concepts and information relative to chemical

Industrial manufacturing requirements for indelible direct part marking containing machine vision codes are growing exponentially. Direct part marking enables tracking a product from the time of manufacturing until the end of its useful life. This demand is driven by the increasing requirements for component traceability and product unique identification (UID). Post 9/11, manufacturers are implementing strategies to establish traceability and thwart product tampering and counterfeiting. The U.S. Department of Defense

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Plastics laser marking offers numerous advantages across a wide range of industrial applications. Decorative and functional markings produced by the laser must be completely readable, such as component identification, schematics, data matrix and barcode. The quality of the marking depends on the polymer, additives and colorants, injection molding processes, and the laser source. Molded polymer surface problems that inhibit readability can affect safety, performance and function of the product. One

This is the first of a two-part series on the most significant technological developments in industrial laser marking of plastics. We’ll examine Ytterbium fiber laser architecture, how they work and the major performance factors that determine marking quality. Part 2 examines new solutions that use MOPA marking lasers, polymers and FDA compliant additives to achieve superior marking contrast quality, custom colors and fast speed, including in line laser marking. The Rise