This post is part two of our series on choosing the right ink for product marking. In Part 1: Understanding Ink to Drive Marking and Coding Success, we discussed what goes into ink composition and the many variables involved with selecting ink. This post examines common substrates and ink compositions that typically work together. Most…

What makes valvejet printers the reliability champions? For marking applications involving harsh conditions, valvejet excels where all other inkjet technologies falter. Why? Let’s take a look. Marking industrial products – everything from metal pipes to large stacks of lumber– with codes and brand marks has been a necessity for decades. Before the advent of digital…

Three Ways to Take Your Metal Marking to the Next Level Get insights on how to make marking worries a thing of the past.   If you’re using older marking technologies like stamping and stenciling or need larger marks than possible with continuous ink jet (CIJ), you may be missing out on significant operational efficiencies…

Marking Technology 101: When and how to put the pedal to the metal Metal marking and coding has a long history. The first documented use of hallmarks – coded marks made on precious metals to certify their content or provenance – dates back to silver bars from around 350 AD. Ever since those early days,…

Metal building products gain traction as sustainable, weather resistant alternative With global warming creating havoc from Florida to California, one building material stands out from the rest when it comes to coping with extreme weather. This material holds up well against fire, heavy wind and rain, it’s less expensive to install and maintain, and it’s…