These specialized devices utilize a focused beam of light to create permanent marks on plastic items. This process, often preferred over traditional methods like ink printing or labeling, allows for high-precision etching of text, barcodes, serial numbers, logos, and even complex graphics onto various plastic types. An example application includes marking medical devices with unique identifiers for traceability.
Permanent, high-resolution marking enhances product quality and combats counterfeiting. The non-contact nature of the process ensures consistent marking without damaging the material’s integrity, crucial for delicate plastic components. Historically, marking plastics often relied on less precise and potentially damaging methods. The advent of this technology revolutionized the process, offering speed, accuracy, and permanence previously unattainable.