by Scott R. Sabreen, president, The Sabreen Group The demand for high-contrast laser marking on nylon (polyamide) plastic products is rapidly increasing due to its wide range of industrial applications. Functional and decorative markings include alphanumeric identification, data matrix/QR vision codes, diagrams and micro-structures. Polyamides, including Polyphthalmides … [Read more...] about Fiber Laser Marking on Nylon (Polyamide) Plastics
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Thermoplastic Materials for UV Inkjet and Laser Marking
Noncontact digital processes, such as inkjet printing and laser marking on plastics, are modern technologies that offer numerous advantages compared to analog process, e.g., pad and screen printing. Digital processes are cost-effective and allow for decorating and printing of fully assembled products at the end of operations, resulting in better inventory management. One … [Read more...] about Thermoplastic Materials for UV Inkjet and Laser Marking
Breakthrough Anti-Counterfeit Technology for Plastics Products
The Global Brand Counterfeiting Report 2018 states the amount of total counterfeiting globally has reached $1.2 trillion in 2017 and is bound to reach $1.82 trillion by the year 2020, which includes counterfeiting of all equipment and products from military defense to consumer goods. As per the 2017 report, the amount of sale of counterfeit products through the e-commerce … [Read more...] about Breakthrough Anti-Counterfeit Technology for Plastics Products
Color Inkjet Printing and Laser Marking for Plastics
by Scott Sabreen, president, The Sabreen Group, Inc. Digital printing technologies, such as inkjet and laser on plastics, offer monumental advantages for manufacturers compared to traditional analog methods, e.g., pad printing, hot stamping, screen printing, etc. Digital printing allows for full product customization, unique alphanumeric part identification, product security, … [Read more...] about Color Inkjet Printing and Laser Marking for Plastics
Fiber Lasers: Selection and Additives
by Scott Sabreen, president, The Sabreen Group Inc. Editor's Note: In this Technology feature, Scott Sabreen tackles two topics related to fiber lasers: selection of the fiber laser type when marking plastics and improving marking contrast through the use of additives. Selecting a fiber laser for marking plastics – which laser is best? Nanosecond Ytterbium fiber lasers are … [Read more...] about Fiber Lasers: Selection and Additives