Marking

FOBA laser marker handed over to university in Tuttlingen

The Innovation and Research Center (IFC) Tuttlingen of the Hochschule Furtwangen University of Applied Sciences (HFU) and FOBA Laser Marking + Engraving have officially launched their innovation cooperation for medical technology. At a ceremony on March 20 in the new rooms of the IFC on Katharinenstraße, a modern laser marking system was presented, which is now available to the university for its research as well as interested parties from the industry for demonstration purposes.

basiCube 14 Entry-Level Scan Head

SCANLAB GmbH is expanding its lineup of entry-level scan heads with the new basiCube 14. This compact-class scan system features excellent price/performance and a 14 mm aperture for high-precision marking using small spots. That makes it suitable in electronics labeling applications.

XL Box Marking Laser

The XL Box marking laser has been improved to meet new users’ requirements. It keeps all the advantages that have made it a best seller and a key reference for integrators.

Providence Texture: A case study in laser machining

Providence Texture LLC, Smithfield, Rhode Island, is a shop leading the way and showing how much femtosecond lasers can do. Femtosecond laser technology represents a new frontier in moldmaking. The aim of this laser is not to replace traditional machining methods but to complement them in a way that ultimately leads to increased productivity for mold shops and other part manufacturers alike.

Sound Abatement System

Columbia Marking Tools Inc. pioneered the development of the double-acting air-operated impact marker and for many years the patented 8-ton Model 751 and high-powered 12-ton Model 851 Slide-A-Mark units have been the preferred choice for applying impact marks into a wide variety of materials.

Mite-E-Mark Air Impact Marker

Columbia Marking Tools offers many new features on the popular Mite-E-Mark air impact marker. Additional features include: additional stroke length, integrated position sensors and a low maintenance non-lube feature. This air impact marker is commonly used for economically marking lot codes, acceptance marks or machine ID codes on metal and plastic parts. They may also be used in staking, seating or assembly operations.

Lasers the key to productive, high-quality parts marking

12/04/2018

Author:

Kip Hanson

Lower costs and ease of use make laser marking systems a more viable option today, experts say.

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Cobalt XD Large-Format Marking Machine

New from Laser Marking Technologies LLC is the Cobalt XD. This large format machine features a proprietary technology that utilizes a revolutionary digital galvo marking head with a third optical axis. By utilizing this technology, it allows the machine to mark in a continuous 20” x 20” marking field without any moving stages or moving any parts.

Patmark Battery-Operated Part Marker

MarkinBOX has released a new battery-operated, cordless part marker called Patmark. With a lithium-ion battery and charger, plus a software app that connects to your device via Wi-Fi, you can get a clean and clear mark without a cord.

Entry-Level basiCube Scan Head

As the technology leader for high-precision laser scan systems, SCANLAB GmbH introduces an additional variant of its entry-level basiCube scan head. This new basiCube model’s SL2-100 interface now allows direct control by RTC5 boards. Execution of highly elaborate laser jobs and more complex graphics is thus possible for laser marking, subsurface glass engraving or similar applications.