By Scott Sabreen Question: We are marking large alphanumeric characters (1” height and 1/8” stroke width) using an Nd:YAG laser. The marking time is 45 seconds. Can you suggest ways to reduce the cycle time? Answer: There are several techniques that can decrease marking cycle time while achieving high resolution quality. First, adjust the beam expander (telescope) to … [Read more...] about Q&A: Data Matrix Bar Code Mark Quality Verification and Standard