MATTHEWS INTRODUCES NEW FIBER-OPTIC LASER FOR IN-LINE MARKING OF FOIL AND METALLIZED MATERIALS

Pittsburgh, PA, May 1, 2007 – The new e-SolarMark FL fiber laser marking system provides on-the-fly or stationary permanent high-quality small character marking/coding of metalized materials, such as packaging foils, and a wide range of metal substrates.  With no consumables and an average life of 100,000 working hours, the new air-cooled laser marking system requires less space – and consumes less energy than typical YAG lasers. 

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.

Applications for the new e-SolarMark FL system include food, snackfood, beverage pouches, candy, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals and others.
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.