UV lasers in industry

The design of the UV laser makes it a practical solution for marking on plastics and glass. In addition, UV laser machines can engrave a large range of materials, from metal to paper. Below is a basic list of materials that can be engraved and marked by these machines.

Common applications for UV lasers

Marking on some metals

Engraving and marking of all plastics

Glass marking

Marking and engraving of some stones

Paper marking

Leather marking and graving

Marking on fruits

Marking on wood

Ceramic marking

Garment marking

Considering the list above, the end users of this technology and equipment span a wide range of businesses. For example, they can range from food and beverages to industrial and medical products.

In the last decade, infrared fibre lasers have become the dominant solution due to their advantages in cost, performance and size. However, recent application studies have shown that lasers with wavelengths in the green and UV laser range are offering performance and flexibility benefits for system integrators and end users.

In addition, advances in compactness, weight, size and performance parameters, as well as demonstrated reliability, robustness and durability, have led to the re-emergence of UV lasers in laser marking applications.