The company said it is working to make the technology possible and accessible for medical device manufacturers.
ORLANDO, Fla.—Laser Photonics Corporation, a global developer of industrial laser systems for cleaning and other material processing applications, and its recently acquired subsidiary, Control Micro Systems, Inc. (CMS Laser), are expanding their technology development project focusing on laser marking for stainless steel medical wires, the companies said in a joint release.
CMS Laser’s on-the-fly wire marking technology is engineered for high-speed, precise marking of auto-fed wires. Programmed via CMS Laser’s proprietary software, the system can be integrated with a picosecond fiber laser for precision micromachining, a rotary unit for wire rotation, and closed-loop encoder feedback for velocity tracking. When implemented into medical product manufacturing lines, it can “significantly increase throughput by up to 550 percent,” according to the release.
“We believe that laser technologies can transform industrial processes with speedy, precise, no-consumables marking,” said Laser Photonics Corporation Executive Vice President John Armstrong, in the release. Alongside CMS Laser, we are making this possible and accessible for clients in the medical device manufacturing sector.”
The adoption of ultrafast lasers for marking medical devices has surged due to their precision and versatility. These lasers enable the creation of intricate designs, such as barcodes and serial numbers with ultra-short light pulses, achieving high resolution while minimizing heat damage.
“This technology has revolutionized the medical device industry, enhancing the safety and reliability of device identification and tracking,” the release stated. “Medical devices, including implants, surgical instruments, and diagnostic tools, can be efficiently marked with ultrafast lasers to meet regulatory requirements and improve traceability.”
Leveraging CMS Laser’s expertise, LPC is investing in R&D for laser marking of stainless steel medical wires, aligning with its diversification strategy to enhance shareholder value and build resilience in evolving markets, the company said.