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 […]
The automotive industry is in the midst of big changes, from technology advances to evolving consumer preferences to tighter regulations. This transition is shifting the traditional business model, and the interconnected effects will touch every part of the automotive supply chain. As a part of that chain, suppliers and manufacturers must anticipate upcoming automotive market […]
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 […]
Today, the relationship between OEMs in the automotive industry and suppliers can be complicated, to say the least. Each year, warranties and recalls cost OEMs and suppliers billions of dollars. In fact, according to Stout 2017 Automotive Warranty & Recall Report, U.S.-based OEMs and suppliers, including wheel and airbag manufacturers, reported warranty and recall accruals […]
You may have heard the term hybrid laser used to describe silicon lasers or laser arc welders in the semi-conductor industry. In the marking and traceability sphere, however, “hybrid” describes diode-pumped solid state lasers that have been modified with the goal of improving its performance, such as an S-MOPA laser (Solid-State Master Oscillator Power Amplifier). […]
As a relatively new solution for the marking and traceability world, hybrid laser technology is still a new frontier for many OEMs. What are hybrid lasers? Fundamentally, “hybrid” describes diode-pumped solid state lasers that have been modified with the goal of improving its performance, such as an S-MOPA laser (Solid-State Master Oscillator Power Amplifier). […]
Each year as much as $500 billion of U.S. trade* is lost to a manufacturing epidemic that proliferates in industries from automotive and aerospace to pharmaceutical and electronics — counterfeit and diverted goods. The two main channels – counterfeit goods and the discounted grey market, which includes production overrun, and diversion within the distribution chain […]
No matter what marking technology you use or what material you’re engraving, high-quality marks are key to improving traceability, minimizing counterfeiting, complying with industry regulations, and enhancing quality. One Ask an Engineer question we often get is “How do I ensure high-quality marks?” To get consistently clear and readable marks, first of all, it’s important […]
Laser part marking technology is becoming more and more important in all realms of manufacturing, from automotive to aerospace and medical industries. This is because of the growing demand from manufacturers and federal regulations to be able to track and trace products throughout their lifecycle. One of the most common questions we get at MECCO […]
Scribe or Impact? With a wide array of direct part marking technologies, it can be hard to know which will be the right fit for you, especially when comparing seemingly similar marking equipment. A question that comes up from time to time is “should I go with a scribe unit or a Vibra Peen™ unit?” […]
