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