“When you get into laser marking on plastics, you’re stepping into a tricky realm,” says laser applications guru Josh Christley. “In many ways, it’s totally different from marking metals. Metals are relatively straightforward. But plastics are complex; that’s what makes them so versatile. And with that complexity you get a touch of uncertainty.” We answer […]
If your manufacturing company is one of the many collecting industrial data today (that's around 90 percent of companies, according to GrayMatter), you’re aware of the positive business outcomes it can provide. From better supply chain management to greater quality control, Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), and waste reduction, industrial data holds endless opportunities. Yet, if […]
Whether you’re an OEM looking for a more effective track and trace solution, or a brand owner battling counterfeits and knock-offs, you know how much value permanent marking can add. But you also know that, for putting indelible bar codes, serial numbers, manufacturing data, or logos directly on parts and products, there is no one-size-fits-all […]
Cranberry Twp, Pa., February 1, 2019—At MECCO, we understand that improvement is ongoing. So, we’re proud to announce that we’ve enhanced our customer service and solution design process, or what we call “The MECCO Experience.” Manufacturing companies are rethinking the way they track and trace their products. Amid technological growth and constant advances within the […]
When you’re shopping for gifts online this holiday season, do you really know who the seller is? Or better yet, do you know who else is trying to sell your product (or at least a look-alike)? Counterfeit products have become a major problem – for manufacturers and consumers alike. While shoppers are wasting millions of […]
Let me ask you something – How much time do you spend controlling your factory inventory? If you are a manufacturer or supplier who manually tracks and manages inventory, it's probably more hours than you'd like. And you’re not alone. At this moment, many supply chain or finance managers are at their keyboard updating their […]
This is no doubt an exciting time to be in manufacturing and other science, technology, engineering, and math fields. Yet, did you know that less than eight percent of female college freshmen considered a STEM major in 2014? MECCO is passionate about working together to discover innovative solutions, so we were eager to host a […]
Every day, manufacturers are vulnerable to recalls, inefficiencies, counterfeiting, and process errors. And when any compromised product enters the marketplace, the consumer becomes at risk, too. But there is one way to maximize manufacturing efficiency, keep product defect-free, control inventory, and prioritize consumer safety: Traceability in the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) or the "Connected […]
New international partnership provides extensive product knowledge and above-and-beyond support for MECCO’s Mexico customers. MECCO, a leader in developing innovative products for permanent marking and traceability, is proud to announce a promising new relationship with LaBelle Industrial Sales. The agreement was finalized on January 9, 2018. LaBelle Industrial Sales will provide MECCO customers in Mexico […]
Permanent marking, etching, and engraving technology has become an essential element to today’s manufacturing companies. Track and trace capabilities enable greater control throughout the industrial environment, improving productivity and profitability while helping to reduce counterfeiting – even ensuring your products are connected to the IIoT. While it’s important to choose the right equipment for your […]
