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Trade Show Meet us at IMTS in Chicago

Meet the FOBA team and get advice on laser marking for your manufacturing operations.

When: September 14–19, 2026
Where: McCormick Place | Chicago, IL
Booth: 135436

Application Note Small Codes. High Demands.

Process-controlled marking of miniaturized medical devices: Learn why reliable marking of miniaturized medical devices requires more than choosing the right laser.

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Application Note Technical Basics: Laser Marking of Silicone

Silicone poses unique challenges for laser marking. This application note demonstrates how UV laser technology can be used to mark the material in a way that is gentle on the material and ensures process reliability.

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White Paper Selecting a Direct Part Marking Process

Laser, labels or ink? Which marking process best meets your requirements? This White Paper provides a practical classification of industrial marking technologies and offers tips to support well‑founded decision‑making.

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Application Story Precise marking with the FOBA Y.0202

In this application story, we use four real components to show how the FOBA Y.0202 can implement even complex marking requirements precisely, reproducibly, and in a stable process.

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Product finder for marking lasers Find the perfect laser!

Find out in just a few steps which marking laser is best suited to your application - whether metal, plastic or other materials.

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Experts in Industrial Laser Marking

For five decades, we have been writing with light, developing and manufacturing leading laser marking solutions for direct part and product marking. With our internationally proven laser and application know-how and industry-tested marking lasers and laser marking workstations, we reliably and economically make our mark on countless products in all industries. Integrated imaging, innovative software functions and comprehensive services as well as globally competent consulting and first-class customer service nicely complete our portfolio. 

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Precision Redefined: Next Gen Y-Series Fiber Laser Markers

The Next Gen Y-Series laser markers Y.0202 and Y.0602 mark demanding parts with maximum precision—even with complex geometries and multiple levels. Thanks to a large focus range and intelligent image processing, marking is possible without repositioning. Find out more now!

Find Your Perfect Marking Laser Now!

Use the FOBA product finder to discover which marking laser suits your application.

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Ready to Discover High-End Laser Technology? Your Virtual Laser Marking Experience

Step into our virtual demo and explore the capabilities of FOBA’s laser marking systems – featuring the M3000 workstation. Simulate markings on different materials, click through each step of the marking process, and experience the unmatched precision of automated alignment and quality control. Dive deeper into software features, axis control, and much more!

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Applications

We love to solve the most demanding applications! Be it in the medical device marking or automotive part marking sectors or in any other industrial product identification and traceability field.

Industrial Solutions

We help medical, automotive, electronics, and plastics and metalworking companies to make permanent UDI/UID, identification, decoration and branding marks to ensure reliable traceability. Top quality and seamless line, machine or process integration and automation are always part of the solution.

Service & Support

Our service begins long before the laser purchase, and it's about maximum uptime and customer satisfaction. Therefore our services ranges from product and application consulting, installation and training to technical and parts service at global locations.

Checklist Optimally Prepared for Laser Purchase

Whether you are a beginner or a professional - if you want to purchase a laser marking system, you are faced with many questions. Our checklist will help you to consider the most important criteria and make an informed decision. Check now what is important when making your choice.

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News article FOBA Showcases Multi-Level Marking at IMTS 2026 in Chicago

FOBA Laser Marking + Engraving will present its latest laser marking solutions at the International Manufacturing…

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More Than Just Marking: Lasers as the Key to Process Reliability

The FOBA documentary film “More Than Just Marking: Lasers as the Key to Process Reliability” shows why product marking…

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News article FOBA Documentary: More Than Just Marking

Increasing demands for quality and traceability are bringing about lasting changes to production processes. The new FOBA…

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More Than Just Marking: Lasers as the Key to Process Reliability

The FOBA documentary film “More Than Just Marking: Lasers as the Key to Process Reliability” shows why product marking…

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Blogpost Blog | Laser Marking Aluminum

Aluminum can be reliably laser marked when surface condition, marking method, and laser source are correctly selected…

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Blogpost Blog | Laser Marking on Multi-Level Surfaces

Complex geometries demand maximum precision and efficiency in direct part marking – for example when multiple marking…

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News article FOBA Showcases Multi-Level Marking at IMTS 2026 in Chicago

FOBA Laser Marking + Engraving will present its latest laser marking solutions at the International Manufacturing…

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News article FOBA Documentary: More Than Just Marking

Increasing demands for quality and traceability are bringing about lasting changes to production processes. The new FOBA…

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News article Industrial Direct Part Marking

The technical article explains why choosing a marking process is a process-level decision – and when switching to laser…

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About us

Highest technological laser and application know-how. Innovative customer-specific solutions. Worldwide competent consulting and first-class customer service. This is what sets FOBA apart. That is: Laser at your service.

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