customer
A medium-sized industrial company from Bavaria produces technical plastic components for the electrical and automotive industries.
The components are manufactured in different variants and must be labeled for internal traceability - including with:
- item number
- Production date
- Batch code
- Test indicator
The marking takes place directly in the production environment, sometimes still warm after the injection molding process.
The challenge
Previously, components were marked with labels or separate marking stations.
This led to typical problems:
- Labels only adhered to textured surfaces to a limited extent
- Additional process steps outside of production
- Delays with small series
- High effort for subsequent labeling of individual parts
The company was looking for a compact solution that could be used flexibly in the production area - without a fixed installation.
The solution
The company opted for the jetStamp® 970 as a mobile direct marking device. Production and batch data is now printed directly onto the plastic components or their outer packaging.
Use suitable ink to create legible, high-contrast markings:
- Transport containers
- smooth plastic surfaces
- structured components
Implementation in the process
The jetStamp® 970 is used directly in production:
- On injection molding machines for small series
- In quality assurance
- For reworking or spare parts production
Battery operation means that no fixed printing station is required.
The device is used where the component is produced - not at a separate marking station.
Texts and codes can be adapted quickly, for example for changing production orders.
result
Since the introduction of the jetStamp® 970, the company has benefited from:
✔ Reduced label usage
✔ Greater flexibility for variant production
✔ Faster processes in production
✔ Direct labeling without additional paths
✔ Clear and comprehensible component identification
Mobile direct marking offers significant advantages, especially for smaller batch sizes and production with many variants.
Conclusion
The jetStamp® 970 supports industrial companies in marking plastic components flexibly and close to the process - mobile, compact and without additional infrastructure.
A practical solution for modern production environments.
