If you’re a business owner, then you know that keeping your operation running smoothly is essential to your success. You may also be aware of the importance of laser technology in today’s business world. So, which type of laser should your business use? A MOPA laser or a Q-switched laser? MOPA and Q-switched fiber lasers…
If you’re in the market for an automated part marking machine, it’s important to select the right one for your business needs. There are a variety of machines on the market, each with its own set of benefits and drawbacks. In this blog post, we will discuss the different types of automated part engraving machines…
A scanner reads your Data Matrix code. A verifier gives it a grade. Only the grade decides whether your parts ship. Last reviewed: August 2026 Short answer Ask your customer which standard they use. ISO/IEC 29158 for marks on the part. ISO/IEC 15415 for labels. AS9132 and MIL-STD-130 add their own limits. Check your material…
Top Metal Etching Machines for Quality Marking Process Etching on metal products requires using the best metal etching machine so as to achieve quality, efficiency, and permanent marking. In order to choose the right marking machine, many factors play important roles in making a good selection. Therefore, we made a list of recommended machines to…
As time passes and manufacturing processes evolve, traceability becomes extremely important. By implementing systems that encourage high-level tracking capabilities, organizations can exert more granular control over production processes. Traceability helps them make safer products and make processes more conducive to continuous improvements. These improvements include better quality and cost-free shipping and resource utilization. Corporations in…
Have you ever heard of laser annealing? Laser annealing is a process that allows metals to be heated and cooled quickly. By using this process, you can process and mark metal parts with low distortion. This results in high-quality products. This blog post will provide information about the history of laser annealing, its usage, and…
By Rex HangDirector Consultant Expert, HeatSign · 10+ years in industrial marking · LinkedIn Your inkjet coder needs ink and solvent every week. A sales rep says a laser coding machine needs none, and that it pays for itself. Sometimes that is true. Sometimes it is not. A laser coding machine marks dates, lot codes…
Laser photo engraving requires careful control over the material and beam, so it’s best to invest in laser-specific software. The right laser engraving software is necessary for successfully marking a design onto your material. This article provides a comprehensive list of software used in laser photo-engraving machines. Laser engravers with nesting capabilities are different from…
Almost all the industry needs traceability, from a Medical-surgical instrument that saves life to a firearm or explosive that takes away your life. The service gun or the revolver that you have in your pocket for your protection needs serialization. You would think that the serial number on guns is significant. What will happen if…
You need permanent, readable marks on curved LED bulbs—brand logos, electrical specs, and unique traceability codes that stop warranty disputes. With HeatSign, you match the right laser to each material (Fiber for metal bases, UV for plastics, CO₂ for packaging) and scale from a single rotary workstation to 6/8-station rotary indexing automation—no inks, no mess,…
“Laser engraving machine” covers two kinds of machine. Desktop hobby engravers suit short runs on wood, leather and coated gifts. Industrial laser marking machines run full shifts. They mark serial numbers and 2D codes that pass audits. Pick by parts per shift first. Then let your material pick fiber, MOPA, CO2, UV or diode. Prices…
Manually aligning small, complex parts under a laser is slow. Creating unique, precise fixtures for every new SKU is expensive. And a single mis-marked part can scrap a high-value component. A Vision-Positioning Fiber Laser (or ‘CCD Laser’) solves this. It’s an intelligent system with an integrated camera that sees your part, aligns the mark perfectly,…
Personalization was always a part of the evolution of jewelry making. An early Stone Age man would have invented and created the first wedding rings for his wife. Jewels are synonymous with intense emotion, whether purchased on a whim or for a specific occasion. Initially, jewelry was engraved by hand when there was no technology.…
Introduction To grab sales on the shelves means to make the most out of your brand name. Brand marketing departments are obsessed with wrapping, printed graphics, nd artwork on pouches and packaging containers. The last thing they want is low-quality batch codes that are really not visible on the packages and diminish the package. As…
By Rex HangDirector Consultant Expert, HeatSign · 10+ years in industrial marking and cleaning · LinkedIn Laser rust removal works on flash rust, surface rust, mill scale and light pitting on steel. A handheld pulsed laser cleaner of 200–500 W does the job. It struggles with the bottoms of deep pits, bridge-size areas of heavy…
CNC (computer numeric control ) is a widespread technology and an essential part of industrial manufacturing plants. With Computerized Design, CNC cutting machines create a wide range of designs and outputs on various substrates. CNC router, cutting, and engraving machine allows us to make the unique design in 2D/3D layers, customized signs, or Signages. It…
By Rex HangDirector Consultant Expert, HeatSign · 10+ years in industrial marking · LinkedIn A water-cooled UV laser marking machine, the UV beam marking a plastic pipe, and UV marks on plastic, glass, ceramic and a PE bottle. A factory marks white PP caps with a fiber laser. The mark comes out pale gray and…
You’re deciding between speed on smaller fields and large-bed engraving/cutting. If your day-to-day is batch coding, logos, barcodes, dates, UDI, a Galvo CO₂ marker is hard to beat for throughput. If you need deep textures and true cutting on wood, acrylic, leather, or paper at large sizes, a Gantry (Flatbed) CO₂ is the right tool.…
By Rex HangDirector Consultant Expert, HeatSign · 10+ years in industrial marking · LinkedIn PCB laser marking uses a focused laser to change or remove the top of the solder mask, the thin coloured coat on the board. Serial numbers, QR codes and Data Matrix codes then become a permanent part of the board. No…
You can use your creativity to earn money with a laser engraving business in 2026. Customized items are very popular, as 59% of online shoppers prefer personalized products. Starting costs for a laser engraving business range between $1,500 and $10,000, but you can make up to 80% profit. With good tools, like the HS-MFL20 Fiber…
