EPP Europe P2.2023
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Easy to integrate<br />
Laser marking methods seamlessly integrate with<br />
fully automated production lines and material handling<br />
systems. Parts can be precision marked quickly<br />
with no manual intervention. Programmable laser<br />
systems also enable rapid changeovers between label<br />
formats and data variables. This allows for highthroughput<br />
production runs without delays.<br />
Source: Altus<br />
Adaptable<br />
Laser systems excel at on-demand marking of labels<br />
with variable information like dates, times, and<br />
serial numbers. Programming is fast and flexible –<br />
allowing for quick customer-specific customisation.<br />
Regulatory compliant<br />
Stringent government traceability regulations like<br />
UDI require permanent product labels that remain<br />
intact over long periods and harsh conditions. Laser<br />
marking satisfies labelling permanence regulations<br />
that manual methods cannot.<br />
The clear choice for the future?<br />
After considering the advantages and disadvantages<br />
of manual and laser labelling, it is evident that<br />
laser technology is the best option for the electronics<br />
manufacturing of today. The drawbacks and bottlenecks<br />
inherent to manual methods hinder quality,<br />
throughput, and responsiveness. Laser labelling addresses<br />
these shortfalls and facilitates state-of-theart<br />
production.<br />
Laser systems meet the rigorous demands of highprecision<br />
Industry 4.0 electronics production, enabling<br />
immediate and flexible product identification,<br />
intricate coding, automated workflows, and label<br />
permanence. As electronics manufacturing processes<br />
evolve and smart factories and data-driven production<br />
strategies take over, laser labelling can fit in<br />
seamlessly. Laser systems interface directly with central<br />
automation controls, production databases, enterprise<br />
resource planning systems and machine<br />
learning platforms, making laser-marked labels essential<br />
components of advanced PCBA manufacturing<br />
practices.<br />
www.altusgroup.co.uk<br />
The inner workings of<br />
the YJ Link YLM Laser<br />
Marking Machine,<br />
highlighting the internal<br />
flip which is utilised<br />
for double sided<br />
PCB marking<br />
Less scrap – longer<br />
tool lifetimes<br />
961-757e-04.23 ©2023 Kistler Group<br />
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