Laser technology offers various methods for permanent marking and thus can be used in more diverse applications than conventional lettering and labeling methods. Whether metals, plastics, wood, or ceramics, nearly any material can be lettered, marked, or engraved permanently with a laser, and there are many laser marking systems that can be used to create durable engravings.
Alphanumeric characters, graphics, logos, bar codes, etc. can be applied to components using laser marking machines. Accordingly, laser lettering systems are used widely in the production of consumer goods and industrial products as well as in the automobile industry, machinery and plant assembly, and even for tool manufacturing. As laser technology has advanced, laser markers have become more precise and useful for an increasing number of professional applications.