White Paper Industrial Direct Part Marking

Direct part marking is gaining increasing importance, particularly in the electronics and automotive industries as well as in medical technology. Which marking process best meets your requirements? This White Paper provides a practical classification of industrial marking technologies and offers a criteria matrix, essential background information, and practical tips to support well‑founded decision‑making.

Laser, Labeling or Ink? A Practical Comparison and Key Criteria for Selecting a Marking Process

Selecting the appropriate process for direct part marking is a strategic decision. Increasing requirements for traceability, process stability, regulatory compliance, and sustainability call for a well‑founded, application‑specific evaluation of the relevant influencing factors.

This White Paper provides a practical overview of industrial marking technologies. It explains essential background information and outlines key evaluation criteria, complemented by practical guidance. It supports informed decision‑making both for new applications and for reviewing existing marking solutions.

Which technology is best suited for your application?
When does it make sense to switch to laser marking?
Which criteria are relevant for a sound decision?

You will find answers to these and many other questions in this White Paper.

Key Topics:

Overview of industrial marking processes
Comparison of key selection criteria such as readability, durability, and process stability
Classification of application‑specific requirements relevant to process selection
Practical insights from industrial use