Markem-Imaje laser marking machines can be based on CO2, fiber optics or ultraviolet (UV) light making markings by etching, etsing, foaming, or laser light imaging. Markem-Imaje's line of laser marking machines is used in marking and coding for high-speed applications on packaging lines that require the highest quality.

CO2 laser marking technology is suitable for film, laminates, PET bottles, and inked paper and metal caps.

Fiber laser marking is suitable for bare metal and rigid plastics and is used in the automotive and electronics industries and FMCG. Fiber laser technology provides high-speed printing in large coding areas and tough environments and the ability to multi-head scribe and produce high-contrast codes.

UV laser technology is good for marking on the finest easy-to-damage substrates because of producing a photochemical reaction with the material, for example, on newer thinner mono films which are better for the environment films.

Laser marking machines offer:

• Laser marking eliminates use of consumables like ink
• Laser printers require no jet maintenance
• Laser marking can be used on most substrates