To meet manufacturers' demands for high-speed applications such as bottle cap printing and pull tab engraving, Videojet Technologies, a global leader in coding, marking and printing solutions, has introduced a 100-Watt fibre laser – the Videojet 7610 to complete its existing range of fibre laser marking systems, extending application coverage for manufacturers.

The 7610 fibre laser marking system has been specifically designed for high-speed beverage, pharmaceutical and extrusion manufacturers who need power and speed when marking high-contrast codes on hard plastics and metals, such as aluminium cans, extruded tubes and cables. The 7610 laser can mark more high legibility codes up to 122% faster than previous Videojet 7310 20-Watt fibre laser, meeting the demands of high-speed packaging operations.

Manufacturers in such industries may use promotional coding solutions to connect directly with consumers through the application of intelligent variable codes on their products. With savings in time, materials and manpower, the new high-speed fibre laser can help users save over traditional, more-costly promotions. Using permanent laser marks for gaming codes is also becoming more popular due to no ink mess.

In addition to faster line speeds, the new 100-Watt fibre laser has a large marking window that provides more time to mark, increasing product throughput and maximizing productivity. "Our new 7610 has improved speeds on a range of substrates, allowing manufacturers to mark more products at the same great print quality," says Sascha Ammesdoerfer, Laser Business Manager for Videojet Technologies Inc. The superior marking speed capability of the 100-Watt fibre laser allows manufacturers to mark highly legible codes on-the-fly at lines speeds up to 600 m/min.