Automated laser marking: The collaboration between Trotec and ABB.

Advanced automation of manufacturing processes is at the heart of the collaboration between Trotec and ABB. This cooperation utilizes Trotec's powerful InMarker lasers and ABB's precise robotic technologies to provide an efficient and safe solution for automated laser marking on the production line. Particularly noteworthy is the integration of the patented *Safetycone*, which ensures maximum safety and eliminates the need for a conventional protective housing.

Trotec and the InMarker series.

Trotec, known for its innovative laser marking systems, has developed the InMarker series, a powerful solution that is specially optimized for industrial applications. The InMarker lasers are characterized by high marking speeds, exceptional precision and versatile application possibilities on a wide variety of materials. A particularly outstanding feature of the InMarker series is the Safetycone, a patented safety concept that enables laser marking without the use of a separate protective housing.

The Safetycone ensures that the laser beam is safely focused on the object to be marked and at the same time prevents dangerous radiation from escaping. This not only increases the safety of the working environment, but also enables more flexible integration into the existing production line. The absence of a protective housing saves space and costs and facilitates the implementation of laser marking in tighter production processes.

ABB and robot integration.

ABB, a leading provider of robotic solutions, complements the powerful InMarker lasers with its high-precision robots and cobots. ABB robots provide the necessary flexibility and accuracy to efficiently and reliably implement laser marking in the production line. The robots control the positioning of the laser and enable precise marking of components, even in complex or difficult-to-access areas.

ABB's cobots also offer the option of working directly with human operators, which simplifies the handling and programming of the systems and increases productivity. The seamless integration of ABB's robots with Trotec's InMarker lasers creates a fully automated laser marking solution that can be used in both small and large volume production environments.

Advantages of automated laser marking

The combination of Trotec InMarker lasers with ABB robots offers numerous advantages for companies in the manufacturing industry:

Increased flexibility: The Safetycone eliminates the need for an additional protective enclosure, which simplifies the integration of laser marking into existing production lines.
Optimized safety: The Safetycone ensures a high level of occupational safety, as the laser beam is safely focused and no dangerous radiation is emitted to the outside.
Higher efficiency: ABB's robots enable precise positioning and automated control of laser marking, significantly increasing the speed and repeatability of marking.
Cost savings: Eliminating the need for protective enclosures not only reduces space requirements, but also lowers capital and operating costs.
Scalability: The solution is suitable for both low-volume and high-volume mass production and can be flexibly adapted to different production requirements.

Conclusion:

The collaboration between Trotec and ABB is revolutionizing automated laser marking in the production line. With the powerful InMarker lasers and the innovative *Safetycone* from Trotec and the precise robotics from ABB, the result is a solution that not only meets the highest safety standards, but also offers flexibility, efficiency and cost reduction. This technology enables companies to optimize their production processes and at the same time raise the quality and accuracy of laser marking to a new level.

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