Labeling
- Labeling/Laser Marking Characteristics
- Laser Marking vs. Labels on Electrical Appliances
- Laser Markers vs. Labels on PCBs
- Laser Marking Vehicle Nameplates
- Improving Barcode Labels
See examples of successful processing improvements made possible by replacing labelers with laser markers.
Labeling/Laser Marking Characteristics
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Labeling characteristics |
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Selection according to Needs
Comparison details | Laser marker | Labeling |
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Amount of marking details | Good | Good |
Effect of the material | Acceptable | Good |
Visibility | Good | Good |
Design | Acceptable | Good |
Initial cost | Poor | Good |
Running costs | Good | Poor |
Marking durability | Good | Poor |
Ease of changing marking details | Good | Poor |
Inventory management hassle | Good | Poor |
Environmental concerns | Good | Poor |
Laser Marking vs. Labels on Electrical Appliances
Laser markers are used to mark precautions and specifications directly onto electrical appliances. Laser light discolors resin, resulting in clear marking that doesn't fade.
Electrical appliances are marked with a wide variety of information. Common examples are product specifications, product precautions and information in foreign languages for overseas sales.

Application Examples


Key Laser Marking Advantages
- 1Quality
- Clear marking that doesn't fade is possible, even when the laser marker is used for a long period of time.
- 2Cost
- The running costs of labels, which increase according to the number of sheets used, are eliminated.
- The cost of creating a plate template when changing display details is also eliminated.
- 3Work efficiency
- Eliminate the need for tooling changes, label inventory management and plate creation.
- 4Environment
- Eliminating waste, such as label backings, contributes to environmental health and safety.
Laser Markers vs. Labels on PCBs
Laser markers are used to mark lot numbers and 2D codes for process management directly onto PCBs. This enables accurate traceability for PCBs, which have a high component density and no space for labels.
Considering the need for thin products, laser markers also eliminate the need for extra label space.

Application Examples


Key Laser Marking Advantages
- 1Quality
- Direct marking enables accurate traceability for PCBs, which have a high component density.
Label thickness is also eliminated in order to make products thinner. - 2Cost
- Increased production volume typically leads to increased label costs. Laser markers eliminate these running costs by removing the need for expensive, heat-resistant labels.
- 3Work efficiency
- It is possible to greatly reduce the amount of work—such as tooling changes for different models, label inventory management, and the creation of a plate when changing the details—required.
- 4Environment
- The elimination of garbage such as label backings contributes to environmental initiatives (CSR).
Laser Marking Vehicle Nameplates
Traditional vehicle nameplates are now being created with laser markers. Laser marked nameplates provide support for multiple vehicle models and act as a countermeasure against forgery.
Laser marked nameplates halve the amount of materials required for production, which greatly reduces both costs and lead time.

Application Examples


Key Laser Marking Advantages
- 1Quality
- It is impossible to cleanly remove a laser marked nameplate once it has been placed onto a vehicle, which helps prevent forgery. Laser marked nameplates are also highly resistant to heat, oil and water, so they can clearly display their information for a long time.
- 2Cost
- There's no need to create a plate for new vehicle models and languages. Simply produce what you need, when you need it.
- 3Work efficiency
- There's no need to stop production while marking; products can be marked while being conveyed. Overall productivity also improves since the marking contents can be changed with the touch of a button.
- 4Environment
- There is no need for an excessive inventory of labels. This makes it possible to save resources, which contributes to environmental initiatives (CSR).
Improving Barcode Labels
Laser markers are used to create labels on cardboard and cosmetic boxes. These packages require a wide array of data (such as shipping addresses and management numbers).
In order to correctly mark each package, it was once necessary to change the type of label affixed to the package or print multiple labels on the same box. Laser markers eliminate these problems by reducing the required number of label models and the work involved with inventory management.

Application Examples


Key Laser Marking Advantages
- 1Quality
- The problems of affixing the wrong label and the labels peeling off are both eliminated.
- 2Cost
- Physical label costs are greatly reduced. Consolidating label models also reduces inventory and printing costs.
- 3Work efficiency
- It is possible to greatly reduce the amount of work—such as tooling changes for different models, label inventory management, and the creation of a plate when changing the details—required.
- 4Environment
- The elimination of garbage such as label backings contributes to environmental initiatives (CSR).