Special Laser Marking Aerosol For Metals
Laser markings on a metal surface using the DataLase process.
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Ferro Corporation of Cleveland, Ohio and DataLase of Widnes, UK have signed a distribution agreement and will develop and market a special laser-markable aerosol containing the DataLase® pigment for applying variable information onto metal or painted metal parts. This agreement covers the US, Canada and Mexico. The new technology will be launched to the market in December 2006.
The new spray containing the DataLase® pigment will be applied onto metal parts using an aerosol and after it has been exposed to a portable low-power CO2 DataLase-approved laser, it will undergo a chemical reaction in the pigment turning it from white to black.
The new solution will be targeted at a broad range of industries, including automotive, aerospace and appliances, for tracking, tracing and bar-coding high-value parts. This is a totally new application for the DataLase process, which to date has been used on primary and secondary packaging.
Phil Maitland, Ferro Glass Systems Global Marketing & Business Development Manager said, “We are very excited to be collaborating with DataLase in the development of this innovative new machine-identification solution. This important investment compliments our existing line of laser-marking materials, and confirms our commitment in offering high quality technologies to customers, to help them significantly reduce costs and increase productivity.”
Steve Kelly, CEO of DataLase, said, “We foresee great interest in the potential use of this new technology for a variety of applications. By entering into this agreement with Ferro Corporation, we can be confident that this groundbreaking technology will be made available to a much broader market.”
Ferro Corporation produces materials that enhance the performance of products 
in a broad range of industries, including consumer electronics, telecommunications, pharmaceuticals, building and renovation, appliances, automotive, household furnishings and industrial products. More information about Ferro is available at http://www.ferro.com/. For more details about the new product contact Dave Smith, Laser Marking Sales Manager at smithde@ferro.com or 1-724-250-5503.
DataLase, the originator of the award-winning DataLase® process, is a fast growing technology company whose patented process is used in a diverse range of applications including product identification and anti-counterfeiting. The firm’s product range includes specialty solutions for primary and secondary packaging as well as alternatives to print-and-apply labels. More information is available at http://www.datalase.com/ or by email usainfo@datalase.com for US and info@datalase for all other inquiries.
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