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The MECCO Blog gives manufacturers and suppliers expertly engineered advice on lasers, marking, and traceability to help you deliver a successful project – every time.
What is a MOPA Fiber Laser?
A MOPA fiber laser is an industrial laser engraving machine that utilizes a master oscillator and a power amplifier to generate high-power laser output with exceptional precision in controlling pulse parameters for enhanced direct part marking on plastics, metals, and clear aluminum materials.
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Why choose laser marking over printing?
If you manufacture components, you know how important it is to mark your parts with a part number, model number, barcode, or a logo. However, far too many manufacturing operations rely on older product marking methods and are missing out on the advantages of more modern a technologies.
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Expert Tips for Solving Your Laser Marking Machine Software Challenges
Are you and your team running into challenges using your industrial laser marking software? Your software is an essential tool for creating the right marks on your products from serial numbers to QR codes and graphics. Here are expert tips on how to use laser engraving software.
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6 Ways Laser Marking Will Save You Time and Money
Today’s marking and engraving technology makes it easier to track parts through the manufacturing process and trace them back to their origin. Time is money, and the benefits of laser marking can help you put more of that money to your bottom line.
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How to use Track and Trace to Automate Production Management
How can you make track and trace technology within your automated production line a competitive advantage? Discover top advice for maximizing track and trace technology within your automated production line. Improve quality control, compliance, and more.
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MECCO And Robert Morris University Receives Prestigious Carnegie Science Award
We are honored to have received an award from the Carnegie Science Center officials. On October 13, MECCO and Robert Morris University received a Carnegie Science Award in the Exemplary Educational/Corporate Collaboration category for providing numerous internship and research opportunities.
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Buying New Laser Marking Tech for Your Business? Here are 3 Critical Areas to Consider
You have a project that requires permanently laser marking your products. Whether you need it soon (yesterday?) or a year down the road, it’s never too early to start your search when buying laser marking technology for your business.
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Essentials for Traceability in the Oil & Gas Industry
Direct part marking allows downhole drillers, tool joint manufacturers, fabricators, or industry suppliers to verify part quality by marking them with essential traceability info. If any issues do arise in the field, parts from the same batch can be quickly identified to prevent costly mistakes.
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7 Common Dot Peen and Scribe Marking Mistakes (and How to Avoid Them)
Pin markers, including scribe marking machines and impact dot peen marking machines, help manufacturing companies stay in compliance and meet customer demands. Save your operation time and money. Find out how you can avoid these costly mistakes.
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How to Get Control over Industrial Part Marking Noise
Manufacturing machines, including those for direct part marking, can produce noise. But while most of these sounds fall well under acceptable decibel limits, others can reach dangerous points if not well controlled. How how you can control industrial the noise get the deep, permanent marks you need?
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Can a Fiber Laser Engrave Wood?
If you’re looking for a powerful technology that can be used to create clean, fast, high-contrast permanent marks for identification and traceability, fiber laser engraving machines are the way to go. But can a fiber laser engrave wood?
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SMARTmark® UV Laser Marker is the Answer for Plastics and More [News]
Get damage-free results on plastics, glass, and other sensitive materials with the new SMARTmark® UV Laser Marking Machine. MECCO’s technology creates readable marks fast for more efficient identification and traceability for automotive parts, medical devices, electronics, and more.
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MECCO Acquires FARO Photonics [News]
MECCO advances laser engraving and processing with the acquisition of FARO Photonics, leading supplier of laser application components. By combining their scanner and software control technologies with MECCO’s application expertise, we are able to bring customers new opportunities for innovation.
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6 Reasons Why Manufacturing Traceability is Essential Now
For some companies, manufacturing traceability is an unattainable goal. However, to remain competitive and profitable, you need to start adopting this technology now. Learn why traceability is critical and how you can start building the best system for your operation.
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New Laser Engraver Engineered to be an Economical Solution
Looking for an economical, high-performance laser engraving solution? Announcing the newest addition to our laser marking product line: The LightWriter™ By MECCO includes a powerful 20W Fiber Laser marking machine and Class 1 enclosure to easily engrave a variety of materials.
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2020 Manufacturing Regulations Making a Mark on Traceability
Manufacturing is changing rapidly – and so are industry regulations. How can you minimize costly compliance issues? Here's a roundup of some of the key manufacturing regulations affecting your marking and traceability processes in 2020 and beyond.
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How to Laser Engrave Soft Products
Laser marking or engraving glass, ceramics, plastics or other soft materials can pose a catch-22: Opt for more delicate marking methods to increase quality, and you end up sacrificing speed. Is there a way to get the best of both worlds?
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MECCO Launches More Efficient Solution for Marking and Engraving Soft Materials
The new 20W SMARTmark Green Laser marking machine creates high-contrast marks on heat-sensitive materials without sacrificing speed. This technology will help manufacturers, including those in the medical device and electronics industries, operate with improved efficiency.
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MECCO Celebrates 130 Years
MECCO celebrates 130 years by revealing the secrets behind our rapid growth and how we'll continue to engineer new solutions for our customers in Industry 4.0 and beyond.
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4 Steps to Building a Scalable Manufacturing Traceability System
There's a more approachable way for manufacturers to implement marking and traceability. By following these doable steps, any size business can get the operational efficiency, anti-counterfeiting, and other benefits of a track and trace system.
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