If you manufacture products or components, you know how important it is to mark your parts with a part number, model number, barcode, or a logo. This makes it easy for you and your customers to identify parts in the future for replacement or repair. However, far too many manufacturing operations rely on older product […]
Marking and engraving technology has come a long way in recent years. Modern laser engraving capabilities have made it faster and easier for manufacturers to identify parts, track them through the manufacturing process, and trace them back to their origin. And in a time when regulations and customer demands are at an all-time high, a […]
Updated November, 2022 You work to make sure your company's production line should run like a well-oiled machine. You have good technologies, processes, and people in place. So why are you still having issues in quality control, poor efficiency, or late deliveries? It could be because you're not leveraging track and trace technology to add greater […]
MECCO AND ROBERT MORRIS UNIVERSITY RECEIVES PRESTIGIOUS CARNEGIE SCIENCE AWARD TWO PROMINENT AREA INSTITUTIONS LAUDED BY PEERS AND REGIONAL LEADERS FOR ACHIEVEMENTS IN EXEMPLARY EDUCATIONAL AND CORPORATE COLLABORATION PITTSBURGH, October 13, 2022– Each year, Carnegie Science Center recognizes and celebrates innovative and inspiring leaders and organizations in western Pennsylvania who are on the […]
You have a project that requires permanant laser marking on 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. Just be prepared. Finding the best industrial laser engraver or laser marking system can take […]
Updated April, 2022 From the deep ocean to frozen arctic regions to viscous tar sands, oil and gas drilling units need to stand up to some of the toughest extremes on the planet. It’s no surprise that materials like pipes and flanges are all subject to corrosion and other serious issues that can take a […]
Anyone who has stepped foot in a manufacturing operation knows that machinery can get pretty loud. Pin stamping machines are no exception. But while most direct part marking sounds fall well under acceptable decibel limits, others can reach dangerous points if not well controlled. How can you achieve quiet marking in your operation? Many industries, […]
If you’re looking for a powerful technology that can be used to create clean, fast, high-contrast permanent marks for branding, identification, and traceability, a fiber laser engraving machine or a compact desktop fiber laser workstation might be the way to go. Their high peak power and superior beam quality make them ideal solutions for marking and engraving […]
Updated January 2020 Manufacturing regulations. They’re up there with the top things you simply can’t avoid. We’ve updated this post for 2020, mainly because compliance issues in manufacturing pose a real challenge for many of the industry companies we work with. As supply chains grow more complicated and data and labeling standards go global, […]
Laser marking or engraving glass, ceramics, plastics and other soft or heat-resistant materials can pose a catch-22: Opt for more delicate marking methods to increase quality, and you end up sacrificing speed. Let me explain. If you’ve ever tried to mark these types of materials with a CO2, fiber, or diode-pumped laser marking machine, you […]
