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Materials that can be cut with Fiber Lasers

by Joshua Christley
Are you looking for a laser for your cutting application? The SMARTmark Fiber Laser is a highly flexible and versatile laser marker that can cut metals, plastics, and rubbers. Find out how you can incorporate this fiber laser into your production line and start creating clean, efficient marks today. Read more

Making the Right Traceability Decisions in Manufacturing

by Dave Sweet
In the ever-evolving manufacturing landscape, choosing the right traceability solution is crucial for ensuring quality, efficiency, and compliance. Learn key factors to consider, including examples. Read more

6 Reasons Why Manufacturing Traceability is Essential Now

by Ian Conaway
For some companies, manufacturing traceability is an unattainable goal. However, to remain competitive and profitable, you need to start adopting this technology now. Learn why traceability is critical and how you can start building the best system for your operation. Read more

LightWriter with EZCAD: Changing the Fiber Laser Marking Equation

by MECCO
MECCO's launch of its LightWriter™ with EZCAD series of benchtop fiber laser engravers offers manufacturers a best-of-all worlds solution: a way to preserve customer files within the EZCAD software ecosystem while upgrading to superior MECCO laser engraver performance, service, and scalability. Read more

Laser Part Marking for Manufacturing Traceability | Why You Need to Mark Parts

by MECCO
Traceability has emerged as a pivotal component for optimizing operational efficiency, preserving product integrity, and meeting regulatory standards. By implementing robust traceability systems, manufacturers can attain invaluable insights into the product lifecycle, enabling accurate tracking. Read more
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What is a MOPA Fiber Laser?

SMARTmark® VP MOPA Fiber Laser
by Joshua Christley
A MOPA fiber laser is an industrial laser engraving machine that utilizes a master oscillator and a power amplifier to generate high-power laser output with exceptional precision in controlling pulse parameters for enhanced direct part marking on plastics, metals, and clear aluminum materials. Read more

Why choose laser marking over printing?

Laser marking vs printing
If you manufacture components, you know how important it is to mark your parts with a part number, model number, barcode, or a logo. However, far too many manufacturing operations rely on older product marking methods and are missing out on the advantages of more modern a technologies. Read more

6 Ways Laser Marking Will Save You Time and Money

6 Ways Laser Marking Will Save You Time and Money
Today’s marking and engraving technology makes it easier to track parts through the manufacturing process and trace them back to their origin. Time is money, and the benefits of laser marking can help you put more of that money to your bottom line. Read more

How to use Track and Trace to Automate Production Management

How to use Track and Trace to Automate Production Management (Top 6 Takeaways)
by Ian Conaway
How can you make track and trace technology within your automated production line a competitive advantage? Discover top advice for maximizing track and trace technology within your automated production line. Improve quality control, compliance, and more. Read more

MECCO And Robert Morris University Receives Prestigious Carnegie Science Award

by MECCO
We are honored to have received an award from the Carnegie Science Center officials. On October 13, MECCO and Robert Morris University received a Carnegie Science Award in the Exemplary Educational/Corporate Collaboration category for providing numerous internship and research opportunities. Read more
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Buying New Laser Marking Tech for Your Business? Here are 3 Critical Areas to Consider

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by Bill Holtzman
You have a project that requires permanently laser marking your products. Whether you need it soon (yesterday?) or a year down the road, it’s never too early to start your search when buying laser marking technology for your business. Read more

Essentials for Traceability in the Oil & Gas Industry

Essentials for Traceability in the Oil & Gas Industry
Direct part marking allows downhole drillers, tool joint manufacturers, fabricators, or industry suppliers to verify part quality by marking them with essential traceability info. If any issues do arise in the field, parts from the same batch can be quickly identified to prevent costly mistakes. Read more

7 Common Dot Peen and Scribe Marking Mistakes (and How to Avoid Them)

Scribe marking machine, impact dot peen marking machine
Pin markers, including scribe marking machines and impact dot peen marking machines, help manufacturing companies stay in compliance and meet customer demands. Save your operation time and money. Find out how you can avoid these costly mistakes. Read more

How to Get Control over Industrial Part Marking Noise

MECCO Scribe Marking Machine
Manufacturing machines, including those for direct part marking, can produce noise. But while most of these sounds fall well under acceptable decibel limits, others can reach dangerous points if not well controlled. How how you can control industrial the noise get the deep, permanent marks you need? Read more

Can a Fiber Laser Engrave Wood?

Fiber vs CO2 Laser on Wood
by Joshua Christley
If you’re looking for a powerful technology that can be used to create clean, fast, high-contrast permanent marks for identification and traceability, fiber laser engraving machines are the way to go. But can a fiber laser engrave wood? Read more

2020 Manufacturing Regulations Making a Mark on Traceability

2020 Manufacturing Regulations Making a Mark on Traceability
by MECCO
Manufacturing is changing rapidly – and so are industry regulations. How can you minimize costly compliance issues? Here's a roundup of some of the key manufacturing regulations affecting your marking and traceability processes in 2020 and beyond. Read more

How to Laser Engrave Soft Products

How to Laser Engrave Soft Products
Laser marking or engraving glass, ceramics, plastics or other soft materials can pose a catch-22: Opt for more delicate marking methods to increase quality, and you end up sacrificing speed. Is there a way to get the best of both worlds? Read more

4 Steps to Building a Scalable Manufacturing Traceability System

4 Steps to Building a Scalable Manufacturing Traceability System
by Dave Sweet
There's a more approachable way for manufacturers to implement marking and traceability. By following these doable steps, any size business can get the operational efficiency, anti-counterfeiting, and other benefits of a track and trace system. Read more

Laser Engraving Plastics: How to Navigate the Challenges

How to navigate the challenges of laser marking plastics
by MECCO
Laser marking on plastics is a notoriously complex process. Learn about laser marking and engraving on plastics, the challenges it can pose, and machines you need to get the job done. Read more

Top Advice for Turning Industrial Data into Actionable Results

Top Advice for Turning Industrial Data into Actionable Results-Blog
by MECCO
Is your company sitting on a digital gold mine of industrial data? If you're like many manufacturers, you face the daunting challenge of analyzing and using data from connected devices. Learn how industry leaders are winning at data utilization to improve traceability, quality control, and more. Read more