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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.
Mark Your Calendars: MECCO’s 1st Virtual Trade Show
This year, forget barriers and limitations. Use this chance to push your business forward. September 22-25, 2020, we’re hosing a virtual trade show Experience MECCO. Learn more on this is a free event featuring live learning sessions, 1-on-1 demos, and exclusive deals.
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SMARTmark® UV Laser Marker is the Answer for Plastics and More [News]
Get damage-free results on plastics, metals, 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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How to use Track and Trace to Automate Production Management (Top 6 Takeaways)
How can you make track and trace technology within your automated production line a competitive advantage? Here's a round-up some of the top insights from the 2019 Automation Fair session “Automating Production Management with Track and Trace.”
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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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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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Laser Engraving Plastics: How to Navigate the Challenges
Laser marking on plastics is a notoriously complex process. Learn about laser marking and engraving on plastics, the challenges it can pose, and machines you need to get the job done.
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Top Advice for Turning Industrial Data into Actionable Results
Is your company sitting on a digital gold mine of industrial data? If you're like many manufacturers, you face the daunting challenge of analyzing and using data from connected devices. Learn how industry leaders are winning at data utilization to improve traceability, quality control, and more.
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5 Dos and 5 Don'ts for Selecting the Marking Technology Your Product Needs
Whether you’re an OEM looking for a more effective track and trace solution, or a brand owner battling counterfeits and knock-offs, you know how much value permanent marking can add. But which do you choose? Here are the essential dos and don’ts to streamline your decision-making process.
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Today’s In-Demand Skills for Tomorrow’s Manufacturing Jobs
When it comes to the in-demand manufacturing job skills, we’ll see big changes coming in the future. How do we overcome the skills gap, and what are the critical job skills needed to be successful as we progress into the Fourth Industrial Revolution?
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Customer Service that Speaks Directly to Your Bottom Line
We understand that improvement is ongoing. See how we’ve enhanced our customer service and solution design process to give you a better customer experience.
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Manufacturers' Tips to Avoid the Dangers of Counterfeit Products
Counterfeit products have become a major problem – for manufacturers and consumers alike. Read these tips on how to spot a fake as a shopper and gain ideas on how you can reduce the risk of counterfeiting as a manufacturer.
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Why Inventory Automation is Critical (And How to Do It)
Are you spending too many hours manually controlling your inventory? Find out how to save time, money, and your sanity with an automated inventory system featuring Rockwell Automation track and trace technology. Oh, and did we mention you can easily scale your system based on your business needs?
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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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