Laser coding and marking solutions for electronic components
Our lives would be unimaginable without electronic devices. To ensure that their components can be clearly identified and reliably traced, they need durable marking. Our laser coding and marking systems are designed for permanent, machine-readable markings.
Traceability thanks to Direct Part Marking (DPM)
SERIALIZATION IN THE ELECTRONICS INDUSTRY
Direct Part Marking, or DPM for short, involves applying codes, numbers and other information directly to electronic components. The main purpose of the coding is to uniquely identify and trace components, ensure quality assurance and protect against counterfeiting. This serialization also simplifies the work involved in device management for returns, repairs and complaints. These processes can be processed faster thanks to the unique serial numbers. The CE mark is one of the mandatory markings on electronic components. It indicates that the product meets the EU requirements for safety, health and environmental protection. In addition, the electronics industry follows the coding standards of the organization EDIFICE (The Global Network for B2B Integration in High Tech Industries), among others.
What is important for laser coding and marking solutions?
- Often little space for complex coding
- Compliance with regulatory requirements
- Resistance to chemicals and heat
- Fast application in automated electronics production lines
- Generation of machine-readable codes, especially 2D Codes
A major challenge for coding and marking systems is the marking of very small electronic and microelectronic components. The systems have to print very cleanly and in high resolution so that the small markings are easily machine-readable. For lifelong traceability, the serial numbers, batch numbers and other variable data on the electronic components have to be permanent on type plates, for example.
Direct laser markings on printed circuit boards are permanent, resistant to chemicals and cannot be damaged during production-related cleaning with organic solvents.
Industrial laser coding and marking solutions are used throughout the electronics industry. Many different electronic components made of plastics and metals are marked. They support the identification, tracking and management of components throughout the entire production, distribution and life cycle.
Application examples for electronics marking
- Printed circuit board marking by laser
- Device management by recording codes for returns, repairs and complaints
- Implementation of regulatory requirements
- Clear identification of installed components
- Component marking and serialization with 2D Codes
