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Medical News : Medical Instrumentation Traceability
Most instruments used during surgery are reusable product retrieval has now become a specialty, centralized in an in-house sterilization service, supervised by a pharmacist. The sterilization cycle is made up of several steps: pre-disinfection, cleaning, reprocessing, sterilization. This cycle is renewed after each use, during the instrument's lifespan. Therefore, process-resisting traceability is inherent.
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Medical device identification is carried out during the sterilization cycle. |
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A 2-D DataMatrix™ directly marked on the device is used for unique identification and automatic reading. |
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Micro-Percussion marking is permanent and resists to harsh sterilization cycles. |
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Identification data is automatically grabbed with a handheld scanner which transmits the data to a computerized management system. |
Automotive Industry : Marking of components used in automobile seats
Burton-on-Trent based Kongsberg is operated by the 'seat comfort' division of the Norwegian-owned Kongsberg Automotive AS. It has sister divisions, which supply head rests, gearshifts and truck suspension components. The 50,000 sq ft factory at Burton was purpose built and opened in 2002 and employs 250 personnel. Manufacturing is organised using dedicated production cells, each of which may produce a family of parts.
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The factory in Burton manufactures components used in automotive seats. |
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Chris Cutts, director of the design office at Kongsberg Automotive. |
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A solenoid valve block marked using a diode pumped laser from Technifor. |
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The permanent identification on the solenoid valve block brings added value to the product. |
Motorcycle Industry : Identification of motorcycle parts
Following a fire in 2002, Hinkley based Triumph Motorcycles took the opportunity to redesign and rebuild its production operations. Nothing escaped the company's close scrutiny, even the apparently incidental task of labeling a bike.
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Bob Elliot, production engineer at Triumph Motorcycles, was one of several who was optimistic about the reconstruction of the company. |
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VIN number marked directly on the chassis using micro-percussion technology. |
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The engine blocks are identified off the production line. |
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The mobile marking unit automatically adapts its position to fit the motorcycle model. |
Electrical Industry : Marking on electronic sensors
From its UK headquarters and factory in Diss, Norfolk, Hamlin Electronics manufactures electronic sensors for some of the world's premier automotive OEMs. Matt bailey investigates how, faced with increasingly stringent marking and traceability standards, the company has successfully adapted its processes and techniques to meet the demands of its client base.
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Brad Miller, production engineer at Hamlin Electronic. |
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Brad Miller with a fuel cap sensor connector marked by a Technifor micro-percussion system. |
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A fuel cap sensor test rig at Hamlin, which incorporates Technifor's micro-percussion marking system. |
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The Technifor Control Unit communicates with the test bench to add the test results to the marking file . |
Electrical Industry : On-line Personalization of Remote Controls.
A manufacturer of replacement TV remote controls is using a Technifor laser marking system to produce thousands of differently configured units in a range of batch sizes. This remarkable flexibility has helped make Wallis Universal a lean, profitable manufacturing company and arguably the world leader in its field.
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Philippe Moransais co-manager of Wallis Universal |
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Once an order is received, it is shipped the following day |
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Personnalization of remote controls from blanks |
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Logos and serial numbers to mark taken from the client data base |
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Mark'n Read™ :
MARK'N READ™ : a complete marking solution for automatic reading by camera
TECHNIFOR is launching its new Mark'nRead™ solution which combines marking of a two-dimensional DataMatrix™ code, verification and automatic reading by machine vision tools.
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TF420, a very compact 20W laser marker
With the TF420 fibre laser marking solution, Technifor have brought out a unit that is twice as compact as the previous generations, while keeping the same marking quality level, and providing a writing speed of up to 2.5 m per second, and a skipping speed of up to 5 m/s. It is designed for applications involving medium to large production runs: motor vehicles, medical fields, electrical or mechanical components, etc.
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Xf510cp : A maximum of technology in a mimimum of space
As the first global manufacturer and supplier of micro-percussion direct part marking systems. TECHNIFOR announces its latest innovation: the "X-tra Fast, X-tra Small" XF510Cp.
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TD410 : New diode pumped marking laser system for easy integration
Technifor announces the new compact TD410 laser marking system featuring short pulses for high peak power and excellent beam quality, providing optimum marking precision on metal and plastic parts.
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Scribing: noiseless or deep marking technology
The new SV312 scribing marking head, with its highly rigid mechanicals industrial design, is the ideal solution for automotive engine blocks identification or direct VIN numbers marking.
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CN110 - All-in-one marking system is ideal for integration
The new CN110 rapid indent marking system is fully integrated with the control electronics, display screen and micro-percussion mechanism all contained within one compact casing, with no need for a separate control unit.
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CN312Sr - Fast and industrial scribe marker
Technifor, the internationally recognized producer of marking machines, is launching the CN312Sr, the latest advance in scribing technology, for low-noise, flexible, permanent marking.
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M120 - First fully self-contained portable marking unit
The M120 is a unique marking system: It is fully self-contained with a built-in mini-keyboard and LCD screen that offers the operator easy and quick access to marking files.
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