Laser applications utilize various technologies to either engrave (mark), join (weld), or abrade (clean) a product. The most common of these functions is engraving, which is incorporated into nearly all manufacturing solutions to ensure that products can be traced via engraved batch, lot, serial, or other identifying number. By directly engraving identifying information into the product, our machines enhance the traceability of products by better maintaining this crucial data regarding product manufacturing. Engraving also confers additional benefits over more traditional means of product identification, as lasers can be programmed with variable data. 

This ability to rapidly alter engraved markings, either manually or through an automated process, ensures that the manufacturing process is adaptive to changing demands. Laser applications require a great deal of consideration for safety. As the hazard is not mechanical, traditional safety mechanisms (such as fail safe stops and mechanical barriers) are often insufficient to protect technicians from laser related hazards. PROD is diligent in designing, installing, and ensuring adherence to safety standards in their laser applications.