Laser sintering allows considering any type of colours (exept red Cd-Se) and forms (stamp, logo, decoration...) with a precision of about 100µm (size of the focused laser spot). The energy saved is considerable in comparison with a traditional firing.

Glass

• Tracteability on glass (Data matrix on bottom of bottle)


• Volumetric level measure and frosted aspect on glass


• Tracking number on food glass containers before sterilization


• Marking of bar codes on flat glass after cutting for internal and external traceability


• Marking of bar codes on vitro ceramic or glass moulds, which should support chemical and thermal attacks or cleaning by aggressive detergent.

Ceramics

• Reference number on ceramic fuse


• Backstamp and tracking on ceramics

Metals

• Tracability on aluminium


• Marking of bar codes on aluminium ingot at 550°C.
  • Marking of data matrix on surgical tools.