Marking & Labeling
Mark suitable foods directly with Futonics 2 µm thulium fiber lasers. Precise, locally confined energy delivery supports contact-free natural branding without stickers, inks or adhesives – for readable product information with fewer labeling consumables.
Discuss your applicationNatural branding applies logos, origin information, batch codes or other markings directly to the peel or surface of suitable food products.
Because no stickers, inks, films or adhesives are required, the process can reduce labeling consumables and packaging waste.
Controlled, locally confined energy delivery is important so that the surface is marked clearly while the product interior remains unaffected.
Contact-free laser processing supports hygienic, reproducible marking and can be integrated into automated packaging and sorting systems.
Natural branding places information directly on the food surface rather than on a sticker. Suitable examples include fruits with peel such as apples, oranges, bananas and avocados, vegetables including potatoes and cucumbers, cheese with suitable rind, and meat or sausage products with markable surfaces. These are application examples, not a statement that every variety or surface is suitable.
The target is a readable surface mark with locally confined energy input. Product type, peel, moisture and required contrast determine the evaluation, together with hygiene and shelf-life requirements.
Laser food marking can carry origin data, batch numbers, product codes, logos and brand identifiers. Further marking options include QR and Data Matrix codes, best-before dates and quality labels. The appropriate information and marking geometry depend on the product and the intended traceability process.
Direct surface marking can reduce the use of adhesive labels, inks and additional packaging films. This removes associated labeling consumables from the process and can reduce waste. The environmental benefit depends on which materials are actually replaced in the packaging and sorting system.
Suitability depends on surface structure, peel, moisture, desired contrast, marking speed and requirements for shelf life and hygiene. Futonics supports evaluation and selection of a suitable laser module for industrial food-labeling systems.
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The 400 W Thulium Fiber Laser from Futonics is a single-mode 2 µm fiber laser system for industrial, medical and scientific applications. It provides up to 400 W continuous output power, fixed emission wavelengths between 1908 nm and 2050 nm, excellent beam quality and reliable long-term operation. The compact 19-inch rackmount housing is designed for integration into demanding laser processing, research and OEM systems.
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