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Laser marking helps to reduce losses (Jan 26, 2010)

An electronics manufacturer previously experienced several hundred thousand dollars a year in losses when incorrect parts were added to, and/or the wrong operations were performed, on assemblies. The difficulty in tracking assemblies made it necessary to keep more than the desired amount of work-in-process (WIP) inventory. And, a limited amount of space on some of the assemblies made marking the parts a challenge. Claire Lasers developed an application that uses a laser to apply a 2D Data Matrix code to each part.

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Laser marking eliminates labels (Oct 1, 2009)
Lasering all information directly at the cutting stage eliminates problems and reduces costly errors. Read More >>
Hot end laser marking (Sep 1, 2009)
Improved marking system control increases productivity Read More >>
Laser marking in a NASCAR shop (Aug 1, 2009)
Joe Gibbs Racing uses laser to mark and encode more than 500 racing parts for identification, tracking, analyzing part failures, encrypting competitive information, and more Read More >>
Tracking and tracing pharmaceuticals (Jun 1, 2009)
Fiber lasers offer an efficient, repeatable, cost-effective approach for on-the-fly marking of pharmaceutical products Read More >>
Advanced software for fiber laser marking (Apr 1, 2009)
A unique feature aids in the integration of part-marking equipment for today's manufacturers Read More >>
The gem in jewelry production (Nov 1, 2008)
Idar-Oberstein, Germany?Heinrich Teigelkötter, a master watchmaker and optician, founded a studio in Werne, Germany, in 1921. Read More >>
Finding the right laser marker (Nov 1, 2008)
Match the laser marking technology to the workstation Read More >>
Laser mark uneven or curved surfaces (Aug 1, 2008)
Three-axis beam control is a breakthrough in laser marking technology. Read More >>
Laser marking for unique identification (May 1, 2008)
For the DoD’s new Unique ID project, which identifies and tracks tangible assets, researchers had to ensure a readable, durable mark that does not result in fatigue-debit. Read More >>
Ornamental color laser marking of metals (Mar 1, 2008)
The quest for product differentiation and the public’s thirst for customization make color laser marking another application success. Read More >>
Partnering for part marking (Dec 1, 2007)
Whirlpool boosts laser marking performance by giving PCs the boot Read More >>
Marking with near-infrared laser sources (Nov 1, 2007)
Improvements in laser sources speed marking applications Read More >>
Marked for the fast lane (Aug 1, 2007)
F1 teams typically strip down and rebuild three cars (two racecars and one spare) after every race/test event. Each car is assembled from some 3500 components-all of which are subject to continuous improvement, resulting in perhaps 10,000 components being associated with each car at any one time. Read More >>
Marking large areas (May 1, 2007)
Zanussi-Electrolux, a leading supplier of kitchen appliances in Europe, is the current name for the Zanussi Company, which was founded in 1916 by Antonio Zanussi who started the business by making home stoves. Read More >>
Marked for life (Apr 1, 2007)
In December 2005, the United States Department of Defense (DoD) issued MIL-STD-130M superseding MIL-STD-130L as the standard practice for identification marking on U.S. military property. Read More >>
Marking with vision (Mar 1, 2007)
Camera systems have been used to inspect components, verify parts presence, and read alphanumeric characters for many years. Read More >>
Marking transfer gears (Feb 1, 2007)
In 2004 Process Equipment Company (PECo) was awarded a project with an automotive OEM to provide in-line automation and equipment to process transfer gears for a new six-speed rear-wheel-drive transmission. Read More >>
Package printing (Dec 1, 2006)
The most common technologies used in the coding and marking of products and packaged consumer goods apply ink, transfer a code, or apply a label to create the code or mark. Read More >>
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