Packaging encompasses a wide range of manufactured goods, from food and beverage items to consumer products. Despite the variety in packaging applications, these use cases all have one element in common — identification. Identification numbers or codes are essential details for tracking packages through the supply chain and ensuring quality at every step. With laser marking, adding identification numbers to packaging materials is efficient, economical and sustainable.
Explore laser marking solutions from Advanced Optowave Corporation to ensure packaging traceability for your operation.
Laser marking is an ideal technique for many marking applications, including packaging. The main advantages of this process include:
In packaging, laser markers are typically used for identification needs. The ability to identify a package at every stage in the supply chain supports traceability to ensure the quality of the product. This traceability is also helpful for processes like root cause analysis, where manufacturers learn where a malfunction or error began based on the product number that incurred the damage.
Packaging identification can take many forms, such as:
While many of these markings can be used to track packaging through the supply chain, they might also have consumer uses. For example, consumers can scan QR codes to access information like ingredient lists, instructions and coupons for future purchases.
Advanced Optowave Corporation is a leading laser marker manufacturer that delivers superior-quality laser sources and laser marking systems for operations of all scales. Our experienced team has developed these solutions to adapt to various production lines, from marking-on-the-fly systems and full workstations to portable options. Contact us today to learn more about our laser marking machines and find the right model for your goals.
