Digital marking system

09/01/1998

Digital marking system

MARKEM Q2001 OptiMark operates at speeds 40-100% faster than its predecessor, the Q2000, and combines the high quality and package integrity of pad printing with the flexibilty, low cost, and high yield of digital-to-print marking. It uses a sealed CO2 laser that transfers ink from the OptiMark film onto the substrate, creating a permanent, opaque mark without altering the package surface. The system offers black or white marks, including high-contrast 2D symbology and bar codes that are consistently scannable. The laser "steering design" and the factory-metered ink thickness of the film ensure highly repeatable results; finished marks meet MIL STD requirements for adhesion. The system reduces rework and production loss by eliminating the damage to components and packaging substrates that can be encountered with direct laser marking systems. Markem Corp., Keene, NH; ph 800/421-9698, www.markem.com.