While the overall concept of product traceability is not new, the automated tracking of product down to the individual part and component level has proven to have even greater bottom-line impact. The most permanent way to ensure complete quality control of the production process is to directly mark a part with a machine-readable code and track it through its entire life cycle. This is called Direct Part Mark Traceability.
DPM can be used to optimize line performance, identify defects, increase first-pass yields and as a result, reduce the costs of manufacturing.
Electronics
- PCB Assembly & Test
- Flat Panel Displays
- Photovoltaics
Semiconductor
- Wafer Identification
- Component Identification
- Lead Frames & BGA Strips
Automotive
Typical Traceability Applications
- Engine Components
- Fuel Injectors
- Transmission Components
- Catalytic Converters
- Safety Components
- Automotive Electronics
- Final Assembly & WIP Verification
- VIN Labels
Aerospace/Defense
Food and Beverage Packaging
- Bright Stock Marking
- Bottle Marking
- Cartons and Foil Marking
Pharmaceutical and Medical Devices
- Medical Device and Instrument Marking & Tracking
- Serialization
- Anti-Counterfeiting & Brand Protection
Lab and Clinical Automation
- Hematology analyzer samples