automotive
An ongoing problem for the automotive industry concerns the identification of 'body in white' components through the manufacturing process. In partnership with global automotive manufacturers, Powerlase Photonicshas developed an innovative method for manufacturing one and two-dimensional, scanner-readable barcoding for all materials including uncoated aluminium. Automotive manufacturers are increasingly adopting this approach for more conventional materials including galvanised steel.
Powerlase photonics lasers have a wide variety of new applications in the automotive field. Surface treatments on engine components, and patterning and treatments on car glass coatings, are some of the processes enabled at industrially acceptable speeds. The ability of these lasers to provide deep engraving for traceability is of increasing importance in the light of imminent EU directives.