Laser Photonics, Inc.    Lake Mary, FL 32746
Dec 05, 2008 Capable of stand-alone or in-line operation, FiberTower XP incorporates 20 W continuous wave laser, industrial PC controller, power supply, marking software, laser safety enclosure, and optional auto label feeder. Latter, which can also be removed for standard direct part marking, helps transform label marking process from series of manual operations into streamlined, laser-driven, automated process. Label perimeter is also cut using laser, enabling peel-and-stick application.

E-Components & Chains Limited    Pocklington, York YO42 1NR  United Kingdom
Nov 21, 2008 Available in blue, black, red, and green, Super XP Cryo Pen is suitable for paper, glass, most plastics, metals, and polythenes. Ink flow is permanent and fluid in low temperatures such as those found in production of chilled and frozen foods. Featuring retractable nib and reinforced clip with hole for 20 mm split ring and safety chain, X-ray visible pen is detectable and rejectable by most metal detectors used throughout food and pharmaceutical industries.

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.

Spectrum Technologies PLC    Bridgend CF31 3RT  United Kingdom
Aug 25, 2008 Meeting all major international, commercial, military, and OEM standards, Capris® Nova 800, 820, 840, and 860 UV laser wire marking systems can be used as part of mainstream harness production line or for cellular manufacture. Units can be configured as either manual or automated systems which feature wire Auto-Select and Load unit, allowing up to 32 different wires to be held at one time, combined with multistation dereeler handling up to 32 separate reels of wire and cable.

Panasonic Electric Works Corporation of America    New Providence, NJ 07974
Aug 19, 2008 Employing galvanometer scanner system and 10/20/30 W laser with 10.6 or 9.3 µm wavelength, LP-400 series can perform precision marking, on-the-fly, at speeds exceeding 700 characters/sec. Scan head - vertical or horizontal - rotates freely through 350° of motion. In addition to Laser Marker NAVI software, solution allows use of mouse and VGA monitor or touch-screen handheld unit interfaced directly with laser controller for system configuration, message generation, and system control.

Columbia Marking Tools, Inc.    Chesterfield, MI 48047
Aug 18, 2008 Suited for marking lot codes, acceptance marks, or machine ID codes on metal and plastic parts as well as in staking, seating, or assembly operations, Mite-E-Mark(TM) features integrated position sensors that can detect when marker is in retract position. Smallest configuration of tool is 3 in. long, and has 1 in. of approach stroke from retracted position to point of part marking, while 2 in. approach stroke model offers 220 lb of impact force at 80 psi.

Keyence Corporation of America    Itasca, IL 60143
Jun 05, 2008 Operating in X, Y, and Z directions, MD-V9900 series can mark difficult shapes such as cylinders, cones, and inclined planes at speeds up to 12,000 mm/sec without compromising character clarity. System incorporates Dual End Pumping Cavity and offers 42 mm variable focal length as well as distortion-free, 300 x 300 mm marking area. Along with 3-axis control, use of special lens system eliminates need for mechanical adjustment.

Columbia Marking Tools, Inc.    Chesterfield, MI 48047
Apr 25, 2008 Dot Peen/Scribe Tag Marker can place man-readable text in 5 different fields and also mark Square Dot(TM) UID/2D matrix codes on silk-screened stainless steel tags that attach to axles of military vehicles. Operated from 110 V, it offers production rate of 30 sec/tag and marking window of 1.6 x 2.3 in. Tags measure 1.25 x 3 in. and are 0.19 in. thick. System controller includes 15 in. TFT touchscreen, 2 USB ports, and Ethernet port for remote management.

LASELEC Inc.    Arlington, TX 76011
Mar 27, 2008 Able to operate in Boost and Economic modes, ULYS 990 Modena comes with 4 printing fonts as well as 2 horizontal and 2 vertical orientations. There are 90 characters per font, including upper/lower case, and Twin Shots process allows choice of appropriate production mode. Machine supports barcode 39 printing capability and allows up to 128 characters per identification mark. Also included, EASYPROD(TM) command software helps optimize production via data input and menus.

Dapra Marking Systems    Bloomfield, CT 06002
Mar 24, 2008 Featuring Innovative Driving Impact (IDI) technology that assures consistent dot depth on uneven, curved, or irregular part surfaces, Multi 4-50 offers 1.96 x 2.36 in. marking window, and embedded controller that contains software, integral membrane keyboard, and LCD screen. It comes in 4 basic versions: bench-top, portable or handheld, combo, and integrator.

Keyence Corporation of America    Itasca, IL 60143
Mar 03, 2008 Utilizing 3-axis motion capabilities that promote visibility on deformed or curved surfaces, ML-Z 9500 Series can mark difficult shapes such as cylinders, cones, inclined planes, and spheres. System has distortion-free, 300 x 300 mm marking area and 42 mm variable focal length. Speeds up to 12,000 mm/sec on inclines, cylinders, or circular cones will not compromise character clarity, and spot size remains constant over entire marking area.

Spectrum Technologies PLC    Bridgend CF31 3RT  United Kingdom
Feb 20, 2008 Available as manual system or with fully automated wire selection and loading, NOVA(TM) 880 uses UV laser and optical system based on Longbow(TM) UV solid-state laser. Slaving of character generating mask unit to solid-state laser ensures that output remains stable throughout entire marking process for optimal mark quality. Marker can handle 32 wires or cables and is suited for high-volume military or aerospace wire harness manufacturing applications.

Technifor, Inc.    Charlotte, NC 28273
Feb 07, 2008 Featuring integrated control unit that operates without computer interface, PRO-PEN P5000 75 lb bench type marking machine is suited for marking all types of materials up to hardness of 62 HRC. With micro-percussion technology, it delivers rapid marking of up to 5 characters/sec. Large viewing window allows operator to preview marking text/graphic in advance. Marking zone is 100 x 120 mm with character size from 0.5-80 mm in steps of 0.1 mm. Part heights to be marked are up to 300 mm.

InPlay Technologies    Mesa, AZ 85210
Sep 13, 2007 Offering complete platform for active digital computing pen technology, FinePoint MPD-9xx allows OEMs to design-in range of options such as secure pens, flash memory, and unique pen IDs. Digitizer behind LCD screen employs electromagnetic technology to communicate with cordless, active RF digital pen as it moves across surface. Offered with battery-powered or battery-free pens, digitizer board houses all controller components in one strip on one side of 0.4-1.2 mm thick main board.

Control Co.    Houston, TX 77258 8307
Sep 12, 2007 Intended for lab and plant, Counter-Pen(TM) provides audio/visual counts to 99,999 and includes reset button, on/off switch, and pen cap. Each time black mark is made with felt-tipped pen, unit automatically sounds beep, and LCD displays counts. Measuring 6 x 2/3 in., pen is made of ABS plastic and suitable for counting cell growth on petri dishes, inventorying parts, and tallying samples received.

Columbia Marking Tools, Inc.    Chesterfield, MI 48047
Sep 07, 2007 Using soft-impact marking action, Slide-a-Mark(TM) Series marks various metallic or non-metallic surfaces. Available in standard and high power ranges, Models 751 and 851 feature marking force of 8 and 10 tons, respectively with max suggested operating pressure of 80 psi. Standard tool has max approach stroke of 2½ in. However, either model can be ordered with max strokes of 4, 6, and 8 in. Both are equipped with fixed, internal flow or speed controls that do not require adjustment.

Columbia Marking Tools, Inc.    Chesterfield, MI 48047
Aug 13, 2007 Computer-controlled programmable fiber laser machine utilizes 20 W SUN-MATRIX high-speed fiber laser marking head to permanently mark 2D matrix codes and part numbers on cast iron automotive differential cases. Standalone machine lowers/raises carriers into marking position via pneumatic lift before parts are centered and clamped. During production, parts can be robotically or manually loaded and unloaded. Integrated electronic cameras enable mark verification.

Newstripe, Inc.    Aurora, CO 80011
Mar 14, 2007 Featuring all metal construction, NewAero produces 2-4 in. wide lines and holds up to 12 extra cans to stripe up to 3,000 ft of line, eliminating repeated trips for refilling. To change colors, user just exchanges aerosol can. Unit includes 8 in. semi-pneumatic tires and can be transported in car's trunk or utility vehicle. Suitable for parking lots, warehouses, and factory floors, NewAero is available with 34 in. hand wand with guide wheel for painting arcs and stencils.

Columbia Marking Tools, Inc.    Chesterfield, MI 48047
Feb 22, 2007 Controlled via CNC, hand-held PM Micro(TM) places deep text, graphics, date codes, and sequential numbering marks on pipe and tubing for oil industry. Head is 5½ x 7 x 7 in. with marking window of 2.35 x 1.59 in. X-Y-Z CNC movement is provided by stepper motors and ballscrew drives that produce 300 mm/sec speed which marks up to 8 characters/sec. Delivering 1/8 or 3/16 in. high characters, portable system can inscribe many different materials, including ferrous and non-ferrous metals.

E-Components & Chains Limited    Pocklington, York YO42 1NR  United Kingdom
Jan 26, 2007 Detectamet Super XM plastic pens help control growth of bacteria, mold, mildew, fungi, and algae in food/pharmaceutical manufacturing and processing environments. Available with and without pocket clip, they are offered in blue, red, green, and yellow housings with choices of blue, black, and red ink. Impact resistant, environmentally friendly, nonretractable pens can be used as part of HACCP.