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The MECCO Blog gives manufacturers and suppliers expertly engineered advice on lasers, marking, and traceability to help you deliver a successful project – every time.
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.
This year marks a significant milestone in MECCO’s long history of creating innovative relationships and innovative solutions: it’s 135th anniversary. The celebration is reaching its zenith at the 2024 International Manufacturing and Technology Show, where visitors can experience the latest tech.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Are you and your team running into challenges using your industrial laser marking software? Your software is an essential tool for creating the right marks on your products from serial numbers to QR codes and graphics. Here are expert tips on how to use laser engraving software.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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?
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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?
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Get damage-free results on plastics, glass, and other sensitive materials with the new SMARTmark® UV Laser Marking Machine. MECCO’s technology creates readable marks fast for more efficient identification and traceability for automotive parts, medical devices, electronics, and more.
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MECCO advances laser engraving and processing with the acquisition of FARO Photonics, leading supplier of laser application components. By combining their scanner and software control technologies with MECCO’s application expertise, we are able to bring customers new opportunities for innovation.
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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.
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Looking for an economical, high-performance laser engraving solution? Announcing the newest addition to our laser marking product line: The LightWriter™ By MECCO includes a powerful 20W Fiber Laser marking machine and Class 1 enclosure to easily engrave a variety of materials.
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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.
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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?
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