Technifor, Inc.
Charlotte, NC 28273
Feb 27, 2009 Equipped with pneumatic components, high resistance styluses, and rigid mechanical guidance system, Model XF510Cr can mark almost any material to depth of 0.2 mm. Precise positioning of marking head means that, as well as scoring, system can make Datamatrix marks with vertical percussion movements. Unit's UC500 remote control features interface in 19 languages, manages 14 types of keypads, and uses universal power supply compatible from 90-250 V.

Coherent Inc., Laser Group
Santa Clara, CA 95054-1112
Feb 20, 2009 Utilizing components such as aluminum free active area pump diodes and multi-pass harmonics generation technology, MATRIX 355-1.5-70 exhibits less than 2% rms, and beam quality of M2 < 1.3. Unit is suited for stereolithography, enabling step from rapid prototyping to rapid manufacturing, as well as for scribing sapphire substrates in GaN/InGaN based LED production. Other applications include thin film processing, memory repair, cold marking, and semiconductor scribing.

Laser Scanning Solutions
Sunnyvale, CA 94086
Feb 09, 2009 Measuring 6.6 x 4.62 x 5.75 in., warpSCAN II(TM) Series provides long-term drift of less than 0.3 mrad. Dust-proof, temperature stabilized units are available in 7, 10, and 14 mm aperture sizes with marking speeds of 3.5, 2.5, and 1.5 m/s, respectively. Units can be customized with galvanometer mirrors and objectives as well as mounts for all laser types and image fields. All are equipped with analog or digital input signal interface and are controlled via LSS RTC interface board.

Weber Marking Systems, Inc.
Arlington Heights, IL 60005 4457
Feb 06, 2009 Utilizing UV ink to deliver print resolution up to 316 x 526 dpi, Jetrion on-press inkjet system suits large or small-volume print runs that require variable-imprinting, such as 1D and 2D bar codes, text, sequential numbers, and expiration dates. It operates at up to 250 fpm and provides over 9.5 in. of potential print width. Unit is compatible with wide range of Weber film and paper label substrates.

Columbia Marking Tools, Inc.
Chesterfield, MI 48047
Jan 23, 2009 SuperDuty 20-20SD simultaneously imprints continuous identification information on square, hexagonal, or round bar stock, eliminating need for secondary marking operations. Suited for manufacturers with variations in part size and material type, heavy-duty machine can mark bars up to 300 lb and 3-20 ft long without adverse effects to spindle bearings and shafts. Featuring 2 independent marking pressure rams, machine offers setup and changeover times of 2 min.

Technifor, Inc.
Charlotte, NC 28273
Dec 26, 2008 Designed to be hand loaded, XF500 can mark all types of materials and shapes up to 62 HRC hardness. Integrated control unit operates without computer interface, and backlit display offers preview screen for assessing text/graphics before printing. Available with pneumatic or electromagnetic styli, machine has 100 x 120 mm marking area and promotes connectivity and data input via support for barcode scanners and other devices through USB, RS232, and Ethernet ports.

Pad Print Machinery of Vermont
East Dorset, VT 05253
Dec 24, 2008 Fully customizable for in-line applications, Rapid Fire 1001 employs high resolution, single-pass, variable dot size, grey scale print head. It also supports features for dynamic data input, such as bar coding, sequential numbering, and on-the-fly individualized product marking/decoration. As expansion on standard flatbed, allowing 400, 600, and 1,000 mm platforms, system also supports integration of customized automation systems.

Gravograph - New Hermes Inc.
Duluth, GA 30096
Dec 12, 2008 Engraving machines from IS range (6000, 7000, 8000) and XP range are available with 150-1,000 W spindle that offers rotation speeds to 60,000 rpm for applications such as cutting or 3D marking on metal. Capabilities enable mass production via time cycle reduction, and user/machine interface promotes productivity as well as safety. Spindle is controlled by machine's electronic control system and driven by GravoStyle5 software, which offers CAD/CAM functions to augment marking options.

Rofin-Baasel Inc.
Boxborough, MA 01719
Dec 05, 2008 CUBE can integrate range of laser sources - solid-state, fiber, or diode - with array of focusing optics and axes, delivering configurability for various marking applications. Equally suited for production environments or research labs, workstation provides non-contact, abrasion-resistant, permanent laser marking onto various types of material with consistent results. It can generate alpha-numeric content, vector or rastered graphics, bar codes, or data matrix codes.

2L inc.
Hudson, MA 01749
Nov 14, 2008 Used for engraving curved, flat, and uneven surfaces, 3/8 in. dia Mini Spring Loaded Engraving Tools fit in CNC collet or endmill holder; hold 3/16 in. dia engraving tools; and come in shaft sizes of ½, 3/8, and ¼ in. Design provides constant pressure to engraving toolbit as it moves over surface being engraved, allowing toolbit to float within toolholder and compensate for uneven surfaces. Integrated collet holder can be alternated to accommodate engraving tools with 1/8-¼ in. dia.

Lasit, USA
Branford, CT 06405
Nov 07, 2008 As portable and fully enclosed Class One system with desktop form factor, LaserTab® comes with fiber laser, galvo scan head, computer, and software that supports vector and raster engraving on plastics and metals. Motorized Z axis with encoder has 15¾ in. travel and enables marking of components ranging from 0-150 mm thick. Air-cooled and service-free, system features 100,000+ hr MTBF rating and expandable tooling area starting at 12 x 16 in.

Telesis Technologies, Inc.
Circleville, OH 43113
Oct 17, 2008 Based on platform that produces 4 W of output power at 532 nm green wavelength, Telesis EV4G Green Laser System features optimized laser beam and Q-switched pulse characteristics for marking, scribing, trimming, and other applications that require high beam quality and stability. Fiber-coupled, diode-pumped, solid-state green wavelength laser marking system is suited for working with difficult materials in electronics, semiconductor packaging, solar, and medical industries.

Phoenix Contact
Harrisburg, PA 17111 0100
Oct 14, 2008 Featuring 2 printheads and integrated cutter, THERMOMARK W2 thermal transfer printer simultaneously marks both sides of shrink sleeves at speeds up to 2 ips with 300 dpi resolution. BLUEMARK printer, also available, uses liquid plastic-based ink and UV curing process to create non-smudging markers at throughput rates to 10,000 markers/hr. Designed to work with BLUEMARK printer, UniCard UC1 and UC2 marking card options snap into Weidmuller, Allen-Bradley, and Wago terminal blocks.

Kwikmark Inc.
McHenry, IL 60050
Oct 03, 2008 Accommodating large and miniature products, KwikTurn incorporates hand-operated chuck that requires no tools and is removable for special tooling applications. Modular construction features base with adjustable headstock and tailstock, and software controls true surface speed of diameter. In addition to serial numbering, date code/time stamps, and graphics, file based controls include 2D data matrix; straight, angular, and arc text; and dot, stick, or arc fonts.

Matthews International Corp., Marking Products Div.
Pittsburgh, PA 15206 4407
Oct 01, 2008 Used for for permanent industrial indent marking, ProPoint P31 prints within 1 x 3 in. window and incorporates 10.4 in. color GUI that facilitates set-up and modification of mark. It is suited for various applications - automotive, electronic, aviation, consumer products, machine shops - where permanent mark showing product name, serial number, shift number, or other information provides traceability for life of product.

Videojet Technologies, Inc.
Wood Dale, IL 60191-1073
Sep 24, 2008 Suited for direct parts marking and unique identification coding on variety of metal, plastic, and other hard-to-mark materials, Videojet® 7210 and 7310 pulsed fiber laser coders deliver coding speeds up to 350 and 700 cps, respectively. Units use special air-cooled optical fiber as laser medium, provide compact mechanical design with small marking head and straight-out or 90° beam options, and offer remote application diagnostics and controls.

SPI Lasers LLC
Santa Clara, CA 95054
Sep 16, 2008 Available with 2 and 5 m beam delivery fiber options, 30 W pulsed fiber laser delivers flexibility in frequency range from CW to 500 kHz and characteristic waveforms that allow user-selectable pulses. It is suited for marking, engraving, and ablation applications, especially those where top hat distribution is preferred. Laser has typical M2 of 3.2, providing uniform and flat power distribution over beam. It may be used in dual-head marking stations giving over 10 W per head.

SPI Lasers LLC
Santa Clara, CA 95054
Sep 16, 2008 Capable of operation in ambient environments up to 43°C, ST (Superior Temperature) version of G3 20 W pulsed laser is suited for use in general marking, micromachining, and engraving applications. It typically delivers 21 W and is specified to give over 20 W under all environmental conditions. Designed to produce deeper and narrower marks, laser is suited for use in hot climate geographies such as Asia and South America.

HASCO Hasenclever GmbH + Co KG
Ludenscheid D-58513  Germany
Sep 10, 2008 With 2.6 mm dia, Series Z48715 can stamp product data with high precision even on ultra-small parts. Offering possibility of combining month, year, or month and year separately, Z48700 Series mini date stamps are available in dia of 5-12 mm. Mini-labeling elements are fixed in mould from front by press fit and adhesive or screwed from the back. Steplessly adjustable arrow insert can be changed with minimum effort and without dismantling mould from mould parting line.

2L inc.
Hudson, MA 01749
Sep 10, 2008 Including selection of 5 styles of 2L's precision solid-carbide engraving tools, Engraving Tool Starter Kits help simplify engraving tool selection. Available for diameters of 1/8 and 3/16 in. in lengths of 2 in., each kit has conical ballnose and conical softer material engraving tools for use with aluminum, brass, and plastic. Kits also have engraving tools for steel, SS, and iron, such as tough tip and conical general purpose engraving tools and engraving mill-drill tool.