Suitable for a wide range of common metal identification, personalization and production workflows.
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Start with the material family, then review the suitable laser technology and recommended ILLUMEX system. Material form, coating and surface condition can change the result.
01 / Material family
Metals & Alloys
Fiber laser marking for common metal identification, personalization and production marking.
Typical material examples
- Stainless Steel
- Carbon Steel
- Aluminum
- Brass
- Copper
- Titanium
- Iron
- Nickel
- Gold
- Silver
Technology match
Suitable laser technologies
Product match
Recommended systems
Compact fiber laser system for metal marking, personalization and flexible commercial workflows.
Explore PM-F102 / Material family
Plastics & Polymers
Plastic formulation, color, additives, coatings and layer structure can significantly affect laser response, so application testing is important.
Typical material examples
- PE
- LDPE
- HDPE
- PP
- PET
- ABS
- PC
- PA / Nylon
- PMMA / Acrylic
- Flexible Packaging Films
- Mono-material Films
- Multilayer Films
Technology match
Suitable laser technologies
Marking is possible on selected plastic formulations after material and contrast testing.
Suitable for selected plastics and flexible-packaging films where material formulation, color, coating and required marking result are compatible.
Product match
Recommended systems
A candidate system for selected plastics only. Material and result testing is required before approval.
Request a Material ReviewDesigned for inline coding on suitable flexible-packaging materials. Sample testing is recommended before application approval.
Explore UV-T103 / Material family
Coated, Painted & Surface-Treated Materials
Surface treatment can change how a material responds to the laser, so the substrate and coating must be evaluated together.
Typical material examples
- Anodized Aluminum
- Painted Metal
- Coated Metal
- Plated Surfaces
- Printed Surfaces
- Surface-Treated Materials
Technology match
Suitable laser technologies
Suitable for validated applications where the substrate, coating and intended result are known.
Product match
Recommended systems
Compatibility depends on the substrate, surface layer and required marking effect.
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Organic & Natural Materials
Natural materials vary by species, density, finish and treatment, so technology and process guidance must be validated with the actual material.
Typical material examples
- Wood
- Leather
- Paper
- Cardboard
- Textiles / Fabric
- Cork
- Bamboo
Technology match
Suitable laser technologies
No laser technology recommendation is published yet without material-specific process validation.
Product match
Recommended systems
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Glass, Ceramics & Mineral Materials
Material composition, transparency, coatings and surface treatments can strongly affect laser response, so application testing is required before selecting a process.
Typical material examples
- Glass
- Crystal Glass
- Quartz / Crystal
- Ceramics
- Glazed Ceramics
- Technical Ceramics
- Stone / Mineral Materials
- Sapphire
Technology match
Suitable laser technologies
No laser technology recommendation is published yet without material-specific process validation.
Product match
Recommended systems
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Send us your material, coating and desired result. We’ll help identify the right laser technology and setup before production.
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