Laser Marking Systems

for Traceability

Part numbering, QR codes, serial numbers – it all needs to be permanent, clear, and fast. Lotus Laser engravers are perfect for traceability – designed with precision optics for a clear, indelible, irremovable mark.

Why Lotus engravers for traceability?

For everything from metals to plastics, a Lotus machine is guaranteed to mark clear detail, and will mark at high speed. For numbering thousands of parts every day, a Lotus Laser is guaranteed to engrave every single one to the same identically high standard.

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Lotus Fiber engraved stainless steel tag for traceability

QR Codes

Lotus Marking Machines make incredibly sharp QR codes on metal components

Refined
power delivery.

Most lasers only offer 1-2 waveforms, or power settings to control the laser.

Lotus MOPA fiber lasers have 17 waveforms, meaning far superior flexibility with what you can engrave. For any material, it’s now easy to mark plastic components, metal plates, or anything else all on one machine.

This investment reduces footprint, saves operator cost, and guarantees exceptional quality for all your laser marking.

Automated Plate Loader

Mark hundreds of plates in one go

Automation for
fast production

Lotus offers one-of-a-kind automation solutions for marking thousands of parts. That’s no exaggeration – when one of our customers came to us saying they needed to mark 2,000 plates per day, we didn’t shy away from the challenge.

Our R&D team developed the Automated Plate Loader – a device that fits into our flagship Meta-C and batch marks serial plates at the push of a single button.

From COBOT arms to conveyers, we can automate your process for a seamless production environment.

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Lotus Fiber laser marked plastic components

Part Numbering

Any part can be marked with permanent clarity

Any material,
Any mark.

Whatever material you need to mark, we have the solution.

For metals, the Lotus MOPA fiber will make quick work on stainless steel, aluminium, titanium, and much more.

For plastics and glass, the cold processing of Lotus UV will mark surfaces with no ablation or burning at all.

And our Meta-XY machines offer huge work areas up to 1500mm x 600mm, for easy indexing and marking on any part.

Lotus Lasers are the perfect solution for traceability and part marking. Every QR code will be perfect, every part number easy to read. And our machines can pull information from a database, meaning no human error blocking production – it’ll always be a perfect run.

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Lotus Solution Comparison

Meta-C

A powerful, production-ready workstation, engineered with leading laser technology for precision, consistency and reliability.

180x180mm (upgradeable to 380x180mm)

Working Area

368mm

Z-Axis (Max Part Height)

790mm x 1175mm x 948mm

Dimensions (WxDxH)

Class 2 Operation

CE Certified

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Meta-XY

The same powerful, technology-driven system, expanded for lasering freedom across a larger work area.

700mm x 500mm

Working Area

368mm

Z-Axis (Max Part Height)

1140mm x 1975mm x 1885mm

Dimensions (WxDxH)

Class 2 Operation

CE Certified

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Meta-XY XL

All the performance and leading technology of Meta-C, designed and scaled for the largest parts and maximum laser coverage.

1000mm x 600mm

Working Area

368mm

Z-Axis (Max Part Height)

1452mm x 1890mm x 1893mm

Dimensions (WxDxH)

Class 2 Operation

CE Certified

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PRODUCTION LINES

What is Traceability Marking?

At its most basic, traceability is the ability to track and trace products throughout the manufacturing process through serial numbers, barcodes and QR codes, to name a few. Traceability has become an essential part of global trade and is especially important in industries that use components from a variety of subcontractors.

It enables businesses to trace all processes during production, to determine when and where an item was produced and to find historical information on raw materials, manufacturing details and distributors.

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LEGALITIES

Safe Environments

A laser engraving or laser cutting machine is a big investment and finding a safe, affordable solution for employees isn’t always easy.

P601 Certified Installation

Under HSE’s Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations, Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV) testing is a legal requirement in the UK. Your equipment must be thoroughly examined and tested by a competent person at least every 14 months to ensure your employees are safe.

Our systems are installed by a P601 certified engineer and we fit certified filtration systems. You may be breaking the law if you simply vent your laser through a window, it must be adequately filtered before any particulates and gases are vented back into the atmosphere. You can find out more on the HSE website.

CE Certified

CE marking indicates that a product has been assessed by the manufacturer and deemed to meet EU safety, health and environmental protection requirements. It is required for products manufactured anywhere in the world that are then marketed in the EU.

Sadly, there are a great deal of companies that provide laser solutions to end users which do not carry the CE mark. Furthermore, there are many imported and low cost “Class 4” (open laser) style products flooding the EU market, even being sold by major retailers. These can be extremely dangerous if the user is not qualified and properly protected.

PRODUCT CODING

Why is Traceability Marking Important?

The benefits of traceability marking are plentiful.

Quality control is one of the main advantages of traceability, it reduces the chance of lower-quality materials being used by a supplier if you monitor and trace the production process. Traceability can also reduce the negative impact of product recalls. By knowing exactly which products are defective and locating where they are efficiently, costly implications of recalls can be avoided.

Most importantly, it allows manufacturers to determine exactly when and where problems in the supply chain occur, helps to resolve inefficiencies, and ultimately saves the business money.

SUPPLY CHAIN

External Traceability

Also known as chain traceability, this is the ability to track products through an entire supply chain. From procurement of raw materials to the finished product, external traceability means manufacturers can trace forward to where their products have been delivered and those downstream in the chain are able to trace the origins of the products.

During production, a single item can move through many different manufacturers so ensuring it is clearly traceable throughout each part of the process is vital for quality control amongst other things.

ISO9001

Internal Traceability

Internal traceability is different to external in that its limited to a specific area in an entire supply chain, such as a single company or department. For example, in a single company internal traceability may include tracking the item from arrival, logging manufacturing information and then logging shipment.

For external traceability to work successfully, each individual company in a supply chain must implement their own internal traceability system

THE WAY FORWARD

Laser Coding

For years Continuous Ink Jet printing (CIJ) has dominated the industrial sector for coding applications, but laser marking is fast replacing this technology.

When traceability marking is mandatory in the manufacturing process, parts are scrapped if codes aren’t legible. Manufacturing parts are often subject to harsh conditions over their lifetime and outdated systems such as CIJ printing, dot peen or other non-permanent marking methods can become defaced over time. Laser coding offers a permanent marking solution and the best readability rates, resulting in less product wastage and a higher return on investment.

Lotus Meta-C Fiber Laser Engraving Machine

Meta-C 3D • Fiber Laser Engraving Machine

The Meta-C Fiber Laser Engraver is the best solution for laser marking and engraving stainless steel, plastics, aluminium, and much more. It guarantees you accurate, durable and high-contrast markings on metals and plastics to a standard other machines just cannot do. • Built for 24/7 industrial use over decades • Perfect for traceability, QR codes, barcodes, and logos • Ultra-precise engraving for incredible detail and accuracy

Power: 30w, 60w, 80w, 200w

Ideal for: Traceability, Serialisation, Part Marking, QR Codes, Logos

Materials: Steel, Aluminium, Titanium, Brass, ABS Plastic

µMeta • MOPA Fiber Laser Marking Machine

The Lotus µMeta is an incredibly powerful fiber laser engraver with a small footprint. Perfect for marking steel, aluminium, ABS plastic, titanium, and more: this fiber laser is the ideal solution for any engineering or part making workshop. • Unmatched performance and functionality • Compact powerhouse with 17 waveforms • Ideal for colour marking and engraving tough materials

Power (W): 30, 60

Worktable (mm): 300 x 300

Materials: Most Metals, Stone, Some Plastics

Lotus Meta-C 3D UV Laser Engraving Machine

Meta-C 3D • UV Laser Marking Machine

The Meta-C UV laser engraver is the best laser for marking glass, plastics, and much more. It uses UV technology to create an amazing finish across glass surfaces without cracking or damaging the glass, and can mark plastics & silicone with pristine clarity. • Ultra-high detail on any material • World-leading glass marking that far surpasses CO2 etching • Leaves surface marks with no damage or ablation

Power (W): 5, 10, 15

Ideal for: PCBs, Electronics, Components, Branding, and much more

Materials: Glass, Plastics, Wood - Almost Everything!

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The Benefits of Laser Traceability Marking

Laser technology is ideal for traceability marking because it is permanent and difficult to counterfeit. It can produce a wide variety of graphic formats, from logos and barcodes to simple text and it has no consumables, so running costs are low as is the requirement for maintenance. Furthermore, marking with a laser is contactless so the process is quick and cost-effective.

Better for business, a laser marker is easy to integrate into production lines thanks to the size of the machines and the beam deflection unit (sometimes known as the scan head) can be placed several hundred millimetres away from the product being marked.

In short, when compared to other traceability marking methods, laser markers provide a permanent, high-quality solution that’s hard to beat.

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Laser Marking Systems

for Traceability