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Inside Hybrid S-MOPA Lasers (And Benefit Claims)

Inside look at hybrid laser technology
by Joshua Christley
We did the research. Now you can see what's really behind hybrid laser hype and it's benefit claims. Read more

What is Hybrid Laser Technology?

What is hybrid laser technology?
by Joshua Christley
You may have heard the term hybrid laser used to describe silicon lasers or laser arc welders in the semi-conductor industry. What is it? What are its benefits? And how can it be used in traceability? Read more

Combat Counterfeiting with Innovative Marking & Traceability

Anti-counterfeiting with direct part marking and 2DMI
How can OEMs find a solution to beat counterfeit and grey market channels at their own game? For an increasing number of companies, the answer is track-and-trace technology with direct part marking. Read more

How do I Ensure High-Quality Laser Marks?

Ask an Engineer on how to ensure high-quality marks
by Joshua Christley
No matter what marking technology you use or what material you’re engraving, from metal or aluminum to wood or plastic, high-quality marks are key to improving traceability, minimizing counterfeiting, complying with industry regulations and enhancing quality. Read more

How do I Choose the Right Laser Marking Technology?

best part marking technology for my application
by Joshua Christley
Laser marking technology is becoming more and more important in all realms of manufacturing. One of the most common questions we get at MECCO is “How do I choose the right marking technology for my application?” Here are three main considerations to help you in choosing the best laser technology. Read more
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MoonArk Exhibit at Carnegie Museum

MoonArk Exhibit in Carnegie Museum
The MoonArk, a capsule created by Carnegie Mellon University’s Moon Arts Group, will be unveiled in an installation at Pittsburgh’s Carnegie Museum of Natural History on September 28, 2017. Read more

Improve Mark Accuracy with 3 Position Rotary Workstation (Video)

3 Position Rotary Workstation
MECCO's SMARTmark Fiber Laser Marking System can be integrated into various customized enclosure options like this 3-Position Rotary Workstation. Featuring Rockwell Automation controls and our Encompass Program referenced laser marker. Read more

MECCO Joins Project to Send Ark to the Moon

An exploded view of the Earth Chamber, one of four chambers that make up the MoonArk. MECCO will laser mark components of the MoonArk as part of a collaboration with The Moon Arts Group. Image rendered by Zach Schwemler; provided by The Moon Arts Group
MECCO, a leader in the marking and traceability industry, has announced that they have joined Carnegie Mellon University’s Moon Arts Group in a collaborative effort to place a six-ounce capsule known as the MoonArk on the Moon. Read more

Top 5 Benefits of MECCO Laser Marking Software

Laser Software
Our customers love the easy-to-use laser marking software that comes with a MECCO laser. Here are the top 5 benefits that you may not know about: Read more

Top 5 Most Interesting Things MECCO Marked in 2015

Interesting Mark Samples
MECCO’s laser and dot peen equipment marks a wide variety of parts throughout all industries to solve a host of application challenges. But what are the five most interesting things we marked this past year? Read more
Learn More About MECCO
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Go beyond our most recent news and learn more about our 125+ years in business.

Video: Laser Mark Bearings

Making permanent marks of part numbers, lot codes and identifying information onto bearings can present unique challenges. To solve these needs, MECCO developed the Bearing Marking Station. Read more

Video: Laser Marking Rotary Workstation

This month’s featured laser marking system is the MeccoMark Rotary Workstation, customized for an application that had the following goals: optimize marking cycle by putting the maximum number of parts in at once, be able to see inside the enclosure for job file set up, easy access for maintenance. Read more

Machine of the Month: Wheel Marking System with Powered Conveyor

This wheel marking system with powered conveyor utilizes EtherNet/IP communication to integrate marking and reading/verification into an assembly process. Using a MeccoMark Fiber Laser Marking System, this system was engineered to work with the customer’s existing powered conveyor. Read more

Machine of the Month: EtherMark-Enabled Rotary Workstation

This EtherMark-Enabled Laser Marking Rotary Workstation utilizes EtherNet/IP communication to allow for easy and flexible communication to the manufacturing floor. Read more

Machine of the Month: Laser Enclosure with Rotary Indexer

This month’s featured “Machine of the Month” is a MeccoMark Standard Class 1 Enclosure that has been modified for an application requiring the ability to mark round parts. Read more

3-Axis Laser vs 2-Axis Laser Comparison

2.5D Laser Mark Sample
What's the difference between a 2-axis and 3-axis laser? Learn why you many only need a 2D part marking system rather than an expensive 3D marking system. Read more

MECCO Receives Patent for Safety Seal Laser Marking System

Mecco® Marking & Traceability has been granted a patent by the United States Patent and Trademark Office for their Safety Seal Laser Marking System: US Patent No. 8,624,154. Read more

Featured Machine of the Month: Large Tray Laser Marker

Our featured machine of the month is a MeccoMark XL Enclosure customized with an XYZ gantry. This system was developed for a customer who needed to mark larger trays of parts that couldn't be marked by a single laser in a stationery position. Read more

New MeccoMark Fiber Laser Features EtherNet/IP Integration

MECCO is proud to announce the release of its new MeccoMark Fiber Laser Marking System, which features patent-pending technology that facilitates integration of the marking system into factory automation networks using EtherNet/IP protocol. Read more

New Safety Seal Video – Features Breakdown

Laser marking large parts typically presents a challenge in incorporating a large enclosure, but Mecco® has revolutionized the way laser marking is accomplished on the production floor. In this video, we show a breakdown of the key features of Mecco’s patented innovation, the Safety Seal. Read more