by Scott R. Sabreen, president, The Sabreen Group Dual-purpose laser additives blended into polymers during primary processing allow for marking and transmission welding of clear and opaque polymers. Novel chemical additives, including those that are FDA-/medical-compliant, achieve high-strength hermetic seal weld joints and indelible opaque marking contrast. Laser marking and … [Read more...] about Dual-Purpose Laser Additives Drive Marking and Welding of Polymers
Laser Marking
Laser Marking of QR and Data Matrix Codes
Laser Marking of QR and Data Matrix Codes by Scott Sabreen Plastics Decorating . The drive to encode more information, in combination with smaller space requirements, led to the development of 2D "Data Matrix" and "QR" Codes. These codes provide quick access to the internet, corporate branding or other information and must be scanned by a camera capture … [Read more...] about Laser Marking of QR and Data Matrix Codes
Fiber Laser Marking for Product Security, Identification and Anti-Counterfeiting
by Scott Sabreen, president, The Sabreen Group Laser marking offers advantages over in-mold labeling and ink-based printing for direct part marking on plastic products. The emergence of ytterbium fiber lasers further distinguishes lasers as an important method for adding security and anti-counterfeit measures. Industrial manufacturing requirements for indelible direct … [Read more...] about Fiber Laser Marking for Product Security, Identification and Anti-Counterfeiting
FDA-Approved Additives Boost Inline Plastics Laser Marking
by Scott R. Sabreen, The Sabreen Group Fast speed, superior contrast and cost-savings are among the significant benefits of incorporating novel FDA-approved additives into polymers for laser marking. Chemical additive breakthroughs produce jet black and light-colored contrast on molded and extruded products, both "on-the-fly" and during secondary operations. Designed for … [Read more...] about FDA-Approved Additives Boost Inline Plastics Laser Marking
Breakthrough Additives Enhance Plastics Laser Marking
by Scott R. Sabreen, The Sabreen Group, Inc. The newest generation of laser marking additives formulated into polymers is a substantial advancement in technology which is proven both enabling and cost-saving. Progressive material science formulations achieve superior marking contrast, line edge detail and speed on plastics that traditionally have been difficult, if not … [Read more...] about Breakthrough Additives Enhance Plastics Laser Marking