The MECCO Blog

In 2019, the MECCO team celebrated our 130th anniversary. That’s an impressive milestone for any company. But at MECCO, we look at our company’s history a little differently. You see, while we may have 13 decades under our belt, it’s really what we’ve accomplished in our most recent history that’s driving the industry-leading marking and […]

By now, you’ve done your homework and understand that manufacturing traceability and part marking are essential if you want to remain competitive. This is Industry 4.0, a time when consumers, regulatory agencies, and your partners throughout the supply chain demand greater transparency. And if you want to be a top player, enhancing operational efficiency and […]

“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 […]

Does reading news about the "manufacturing skills gap" keep you up at night? Whether you're looking to hire manufacturing workers, get hired yourself, or hold onto your current job, it's true that massive changes in the industry are already affecting the in-demand manufacturing job skills. From automation to artificial intelligence (AI), the “Fourth Industrial Revolution” […]

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 […]