MATTHEWS INTRODUCES NEW CO2 LASER FOR
IN-LINE MARKING ON A WIDE RANGE OF MATERIALS

Pittsburgh, PA, May 1, 2007 – The new e-SolarMark CO2 laser marking systems are available for standard and washdown applications.  With no consumables and an average life of 100,000 working hours, these systems provide efficient coding of alphanumeric texts, dates, timers, serial numbers, bar codes, 2D codes and graphics on a wide range of materials.  Right out of the box, Solaris Laser systems can be setup for both stationary and on-the-fly installations. 

CO2 lasers can be used to mark materials such as cardboard, coated metals, glass, leather, paper, plastics, and wood.  Applications for the new e-SolarMark include snackfood, beverage containers, cartons, candy and others.  As a standard feature, the new system has the ability to turn text/code 90° and therefore print horizontally or vertically anywhere within the entire marking area.  Competing systems require programming to accomplish this, according to Joe Arnold, Matthews’ Product Manager.

For more information on the complete range of Matthews Marking Products or the company’s exhibit at SouthPack 2007, contact Michelle Spaulding, Matthews Marking Products, 6515 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15206.  Telephone (412) 665-2488, fax (412) 365-2042, website: www.matthewsmarking.com.  Matthews Marking Products is a division of the Brand Solutions group of Matthews International Corporation.