Package Coding Laser Coding Systems

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1 Package Coding Laser Coding Systems Reliable, programmable, clean and safe laser coding systems for the packaging industry

2 At GSI Lumonics, we re making our marks everywhere. Whether your company is in the food, beverage, cosmetic, pharmaceutical or any other segment of the packaging industry, we re out to create a great impression on you. We ve got the experience to do so; we pioneered laser coding in 1976 and today represent the widest possible range of laser solutions available to the entire packaging industry. In fact, we have the largest installed base of laser coding systems in the world. And our highly responsive global service and support network cannot be matched by anyone. Let us prove that our combination of laser technology expertise and knowledge of your industry will provide you with the best coding solution available. GSI Lumonics the world s largest manufacturer of industrial laser systems GSI Lumonics is a fully integrated global organization that has pioneered many laser innovations. Along the way, we ve also set the standards for laser quality, reliability and excellence. One of the reasons we ve been able to achieve such success is that we ve always placed an extremely high value on interactions with our customers. As the industry leader, we have knowledge, experience and service in coding that are simply unparalleled. Why GSI Lumonics is the ideal solution for this industry. Essentially, what we do is meet your need for high-speed, non-contact coding with no ink. And although that need has been refocused and refined many times over the years, this still remains one of the most powerful benefits that our laser systems convey. The field experience we ve gained from an installed base of thousands of laser systems cannot be underestimated. GSI Lumonics laser coding systems routinely operate in hostile environments accumulating often incredible reliability records. It s this kind of trouble-free operation year after year that proves our remarkable cost effectiveness. The benefits of GSI Lumonics laser technology are that it simply works better and offers lower cost of ownership than conventional systems.

3 Xymark Xymark Efx The Xymark Efx series of dot matrix laser coding systems offers the most cost-effective coding solution available today. You can choose a system that meets your specific application. A typical pattern of a Xymark inkless dot matrix code Flexibility: Xymark Efx10 Our proven technology, featuring a single, long-life tube, offers: high peak power to mark a variety of materials code consistency and clarity with no dot-to-dot variation no missing dots tube life is not a question, it's a given! This lot code is inscribed onto the flow-wrap film of a chocolate bar. To assure package integrity, the code is applied at the sealed overlap. Xymark is the perfect solution for security coding of pharmaceutical containers. This HDPE container mark up to four lines of code and/or graphics portable, space-saving mobile system offers easy on-line installation versatile adjustable marking head allows system to be easily positioned on-line to begin coding within minutes hassle-free no ink, no mess, no toxic solvents, no waste disposal and low maintenance Here a Xymark has inscribed an expiry date and lot code onto an aluminum tube container. utilizes a material additive which The Xymark Efx series is fully programmable with various interacts with the laser producing a permanent code. fonts, formats and graphics and can easily mark moving or stationary parts. Xymark codes through the overwrap directly onto the product. Only CO2 lasers have this capability.

4 LaserMark Reliability is what makes lasers so cost-effective. LaserMark 950 And the LaserMark SSM series are the most reliable LaserMark 960 pulsed CO 2 lasers in the world. LaserMark systems produce a very clean and sharp webbed mark. Code after code, day after day, year after year, they code with no mess, no fuss, no ink, no smudging just a quick flash of invisible light. The LaserMark 960 SSM comes with a five-year warranty on the SSM high-voltage switch. In order to fully appreciate the benefits of the LaserMark system, answer the following question honestly: How much will you spend on your current coding systems over the next five years? LaserMark has removed the silk-screened ink on plastic leaving expiry date and lot code information. LaserMark features: delivers full, bold character marking in a single pulse of light using mask stencils ideal for high-volume production lines in which code formats aren t frequently changed total independence from line speed can mark from very slow to 30 codes/second can mark vertical codes can mark very small character or very large character codes automatic date coding AutoCode highly reliable SSM warranty for one billion shots or five years SSM is simply the best pulsed CO 2 laser available Here the LaserMark system actually creates the packaging graphics. The fine metallic coating of the cap has been removed by our laser exposing the plastic underneath. Our LaserMark systems are excellent for coding in the beverage industry. They produce a clean, unobtrusive mark as shown here on a variety of beer, wine and water labels. The ink has been removed from the paper by the laser beam. Lot codes can be applied to almost any material. Here our laser has produced a clear attractive mark on a PVC blister package.

5 Laser Coding Applications We can code almost anything! We can code batteries, beer cans, labels and bottles, cereal cartons, coffee jars, compact discs, contact lenses and cosmetic cartons, disposable razors, frozen food cartons, jam jars, liquor bottles, perfume bottles, PVC blister packs and shampoo bottles. Our experience, gained from thousands of applications, provides the expertise you require. GSI Lumonics laser codes include date, batch, best-before dates, production codes, manufacturing codes, logos, and alpha-numeric codes all on single, double or multiple lines. And anything we can t currently code, we re working on. Through our unique Advanced Materials Marking Program, we re developing new ways to mark new materials. Plus, we re using our technical expertise and resources to build an extensive database of these markable materials, including which of our laser systems work best on each material. Laser Coding Benefits Total solutions: GSI Lumonics offers over 30 years experience in the development and installation of thousands of laser coding systems. Low cost of ownership: Add up the cost of maintaining traditional coding systems the maintenance, downtime, inks, solvents, clean-ups, disposals, repairs and replacement parts and the cost-effectiveness of GSI Lumonics laser systems is obvious. Non-ink, non-toxic, non-contact marking: You get clean, environmentally safe codes with no hazardous ink waste. Always the technological leader: Xymark the world s first multi-line dot matrix laser coding system. LaserMark the world s first laser coding system with SSM the world s first solid-state switch for pulsed CO 2 lasers. Permanent codes: Our laser codes can t rub off because they re indelibly etched into the packaging surface. Fully programmable: Whatever your code day, month, year, hour, minute, Julian date just program it and forget it.. High quality: Our codes are remarkably clear and precise. They will remain consistent in appearance over time. High marking speeds: Our laser systems are the fastest in the world today. Clean, safe and reliable: Laser systems mark with a focused beam of light. No clean-up or routine maintenance, means high uptime. No hazardous materials or chemical waste, which helps provide complete operator safety. GSI Lumonics laser systems achieve uptimes greater than 99%. Custom solutions: If you have a unique application, we have the industry s largest staff of engineers to provide a custom solution. We can help you find the solution for your special requirements. Single-point system responsibility: You get continued applications support and technical assistance, around-the-clock access to service support and same-day spare parts delivery from the same company that is the manufacturer of the laser source: GSI Lumonics.

6 GSI Lumonics offers total after-sales support. We have the largest service From project initiation, support network in the world our sales and technical dedicated to laser technology. staff are available to We are first and foremost, consult on material a laser company. Our applica- interaction and system tions and project engineers, selection. We can design sales and service personnel custom systems as needed, are experienced and focused and our sales organization on laser technology. can provide a variety of purchase programs including on-line demonstrations and leasing options. Fully trained GSI Lumonics service personnel are located worldwide, backed up by product specialists. Comprehensive Our significant achievements stocks of spare parts are over more than 30 years, as held in strategic locations to well as our great commitment provide rapid response to any to research, give us the customer request. confidence to keep pushing We re futureoriented. the capabilities of lasers and bring the benefits to you. Find out more about how Our dedication to both GSI Lumonics technology innovative ideas and offers you maximum return practical solutions will on your investment. Call one ensure that we continue of our worldwide sales to meet the challenges of offices today. the packaging industry throughout the 21st century and beyond August 1999, GSI Lumonics Inc. LaserMark, Xymark and GSI Lumonics are registered trademarks AutoCode is a trademark Printed in Canada Item # 227 NA Customer Center Haggerty Road Livonia, Michigan U.S.A TEL: (734) FAX: (734) United States 60 Fordham Road Wilmington, MA TEL: (978) FAX: (978) Canada 105 Schneider Road Kanata, Ontario, K2K 2S6 TEL: (613) FAX: (613) EU Customer Center Einsteinstrasse 2 D Unterschleissheim Germany TEL: (89) FAX: (89) United Kingdom TEL: (01788) FAX: (01788) Paris, France TEL: (1) FAX: (1) Milan, Italy TEL: (2) FAX: (2) AP Customer Center 1305 BOC Credit Card Centre 68 Connaught Rd, West Sheung Wan, Hong Kong TEL: (852) FAX: (852) Japan TEL: (3) FAX: (3)