Laserax industrial laser marking machines are turnkey Class 1 solutions built for permanent part identification in production environments.
Our experts can help you choose your machine type, the laser power required, the machine options, and the right technology based on your requirements.
An industrial laser marking machine is a complete production unit that combines a laser marker with the equipment required to operate it safely and reliably. Depending on the configuration, this can include a Class 1 enclosure, part fixtures or robotic handling, dust and fume extraction, vision and autofocus, code validation, industrial controls, and factory communication.
A laser marking system or laser marker generally refers to the laser source, scanning head, and controller that are integrated into a machine or production cell.
Choose a loading method based on your production volume and existing equipment. Manual workstations provide flexibility for batch production, while robotic and conveyor machines support higher throughput and fully automated production lines.
The material determines which laser source and marking process will deliver the best results. For metals, fiber lasers are generally preferred. For plastics and heat-sensitive materials, UV or CO2 lasers are usually better suited. Sand cores and other materials should be tested to determine the right configuration.
Laser power affects marking speed, depth, and processing time. Higher power can help meet shorter cycle times or produce deeper marks, but the optimal power also depends on the material, mark size, contrast, and durability requirements. The easiest way is to get in touch with one of our experts to find out what laser power you need.
Options such as vision, autofocus, barcode validation, rotary axes, fume extraction, and factory communication can improve accuracy, quality control, and integration. Select the features needed to manage part variations and connect the machine to your production environment.
Our manually loaded machines can be used in standalone operations or installed inline and connected to PLCs, MES and SCADA systems. If you need to increase production later, they can be transformed into automated solutions at minimal cost.
As a simple yet flexible manually loaded machine, the Flex workstation allows you to pick the features you need from our laser technology while minimizing your investment for part traceability. This workstation is ideal for metals and sands.
The Rotary Table workstation offers the highest throughput of all manually loaded laser machines. It does so by optimizing the operator’s time, who triggers table rotations and loads parts during laser marking. This workstation is ideal for metals and sands.
PrecisionFLEX is a production-ready laser workstation engineered for high-accuracy industrial applications. It integrates a UV laser, high-resolution scanning optics, and a precision robotic part handler in a standardized configuration to ensure consistent, repeatable results. It is best suited to mark plastics but can also mark metals and coated materials.
This fully integrated solution is designed for high-precision marking on delicate and heat-sensitive materials. With a 355 nm wavelength, it can achieve ultrafine 7 um spot sizes while offering a large 300 x 300 mm workspace. This ensures exceptional marking quality on plastics, glass and coated materials.
Our robot and conveyor solutions can be implemented inline and are low maintenance. They can operate 24/7 in harsh environments with high heat, dust, and oil. Each machine is designed to address specific challenges, such as short cycle times, multiple part marking, space optimization, or part positioning variations.
Made for challenging marking requirements, the Rotary Table machine optimizes cycle time by marking during idle time. This frees up the robot arm, giving it enough time to load parts on the other side of the rotary table. This machine is ideal for metal and sand materials.
Easy to install in existing production lines, the Open-Air machine is ideal for using an existing robot that performs multiple operations in sequence. No fixtures are needed, as the robot holds parts during the marking process. When equipped with a vision system, this machine can easily mark multiple parts and cavities. It is ideal for metal and sand materials.
As our most flexible automated solution, the door machine allows you to position markings anywhere and lets the robot load parts from any direction. It is ideal if the robot can perform other tasks during marking. It can mark metals and sands.
Adapted to your conveyor system, the conveyor marking machine automatically manages part positioning variations, allowing you to precisely mark moving parts on the fly or parts that are stopped for another process. It is best suited to mark metals and sands.
CO2 laser marking systems can power our machines. They can be optimized for thin and flat materials such as fabrics, plastics and rubber. You can find out how our machines can be customized for your application by speaking with an expert.
Our laser technology can push your capabilities further by allowing you to implement traceability in a harsh environment, create permanent markings that resist surface treatments like shotblasting and e-coating, or improve the contrast of your identifiers.
Laser machines help you keep downtime to a minimum because they use a non-contact process that functions without consumables. They rarely need to be stopped for maintenance, unlike other marking technologies like dot peening, scribing, and inkjet printing.
Capable of meeting the most challenging cycle times, the laser beams marking your parts are backed by up to 2,000W of laser power. You can choose from various machine configurations based on your requirements.
Our machines are equipped with a high-quality laser source that keeps them running 24/7 for up to 10 years with the same marking quality and low maintenance.
Meridian needed to mark magnesium castings directly in its dusty, temperature-variable production environment. Laserax supplied manual rotary workstations and automated conveyor machines equipped with protected optics, cooling, fume management, and Class 1 enclosures. The machines produce high-contrast identifiers, helping Meridian meet demanding cycle times and OEM traceability requirements.
Laser marking creates permanent serial numbers, Data Matrix codes, and other identifiers on battery cells, electrodes, casings, modules, and related components.
Laser marking can identify rotor laminations, squirrel cages, castings, and other critical electric-motor components, even when parts are still hot after casting or heat treatment.
Laser marking enables cradle-to-grave traceability on powertrain, drivetrain, stamped, cast, and EV components. High-contrast codes can be applied early in production and engineered to remain readable after post-process treatments.
Energy-storage manufacturers can mark serial numbers, Data Matrix codes, and other permanent identifiers on battery components at production speed.
Laser marking creates high-contrast, durable identifiers on turbine components, fasteners, pumps, landing gear parts, brake discs, actuator housings, shafts, and other aerospace components.
Laser marking produces permanent, high-contrast codes and markings that withstand sterilization and cleaning. Applications include dental aligners, medical tools, titanium implants, catheters, lenses, and Tyvek medical packaging.
High-precision laser marking supports traceability on silicon wafers, dies, integrated circuits, molded packages, and other semiconductor components.
Foundries can mark sand molds and cores so identifiers transfer directly to castings, or apply permanent codes as soon as parts leave the mold. Specialized engraving processes can keep identifiers readable through shotblasting and e-coating to support traceability from the earliest production stage.
Laser marking applies Data Matrix codes, barcodes, alphanumeric characters, and logos to billets, sows, ingots, bundles, anode rods, slabs, and other semi-finished metal products. Systems can mark moving products on conveyors or operate in hidden time, even on rough, curved, wet, or oily surfaces.
Inline fiber lasers permanently mark Data Matrix codes, serial numbers, barcodes, and human-readable text on aluminum profiles directly at the press exit. Marking-on-the-fly, autofocus, and large marking fields help maintain extrusion-line speed.
Laser marking replaces labels, inkjet printing, and dot peening with permanent, high-contrast identifiers on metals, plastics, rubber, cardboard, and other materials.
Laser markers create chassis numbers, Data Matrix codes, and barcodes on hydraulic cylinders, chrome rods, engines, chassis, and other heavy-equipment parts. Laser annealing can mark steel and chrome without damaging their protective layers.
Fuel-cell manufacturers can mark bipolar plates with Data Matrix codes for permanent traceability. The same fiber laser can also clean and texture the plates, allowing several manufacturing operations to be performed with one system.
What is included in an industrial laser marking machine?
An industrial laser marking machine is a turnkey, production-ready unit that combines the laser source and marking head with the equipment required for safe, reliable operation on the factory floor.
Depending on the configuration, a Laserax machine can include a Class 1 safety enclosure, dust and fume management, industrial controls and part-handling equipment, as well as options such as vision, autofocus, barcode validation, factory communication and remote support.
How do I choose between a manual and automated laser marking machine?
Choose a manual laser marking machine for lower production volumes, frequent part changes, or batch processing that requires operator flexibility.
An automated machine is better suited to high-volume production, short cycle times, and integration with robots or conveyors, where parts must be loaded, marked, validated, and tracked with minimal operator intervention.
Can a laser marking machine be integrated into an existing production line?
Yes, Laserax laser marking machines can be installed inline or retrofitted into existing production cells and connected to robots, conveyors, PLCs, MES, and SCADA systems.
The machine can also receive part and traceability data, synchronize marking with the production process, validate codes, and return process results using industrial communication protocols such as EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, and Modbus TCP.
Can a laser marking machine mark moving parts?
Yes, Laserax automated conveyor machines can mark parts as they move using mark-on-the-fly technology.
The system reads the conveyor’s encoder signal and compensates for part movement and line speed, allowing permanent marks to be applied without stopping production; parts can also be marked while stationary when required.
How are Data Matrix codes and barcodes validated?
After marking, a vision system reads the Data Matrix code or barcode and verifies its quality. Any noncompliant mark is flagged immediately.
For parts that will undergo processes such as shotblasting or e-coating, Laserax can use predictive algorithms to determine whether the code is likely to remain readable after treatment.
What maintenance is required?
Laserax machines require limited routine maintenance, which mainly involves replacing fume-extraction filters and inspecting or cleaning the protective lens to prevent dust buildup.
How much does an industrial laser marking machine cost?
A manually loaded Laserax industrial laser marking machine typically starts at around $120,000, while higher-throughput rotary-table configurations start closer to $230,000.
Fully automated robot or conveyor machines are quoted by application because the final cost depends on factors such as laser power, automation level, safety requirements, part handling, vision, autofocus, and barcode validation.
Can Laserax test my parts before I purchase a machine?
Yes. Before you purchase a machine, Laserax can test your actual parts or samples in its application labs to confirm that laser marking meets your quality, durability, and cycle-time requirements.
Our experts evaluate different laser configurations, optimize the process parameters, and provide marked samples along with documented results, measurements, marking speeds, and a recommended machine configuration.