Labeling solutions in the automotive industry
Mobile direct printing for parts, components and batch coding - robust, precise and industry-compatible.
In the automotive industry, markings must be reliable, durable and clearly legible - even under demanding conditions. With REINER® direct printing, you can easily mark metal, plastic or cast components directly - without labels or carrier material. Our mobile inkjet printing systems apply production serial numbers, component numbers, order numbers, barcodes, test marks or logos precisely to technical surfaces - quickly, with strong adhesion and process reliability.
Hurdles in the automotive sector
Why standard solutions are often not enough
In the automotive industry, identification must be extremely reliable. Parts and components must remain clearly identifiable - throughout production, assembly, logistics and often over the entire life cycle of the vehicle.
Typical requirements
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Permanent labeling for traceability over the entire life cycle
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Printing of variable data such as serial number, batch or production code
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High legibility even on small components and installation spaces
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Resistance to heat
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Standard-compliant labeling
Typical challenges
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Very sophisticated materials and surfaces
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High load due to temperatures
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High quality requirements and zero-defect tolerance
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Complex range of variants and strict documentation requirements
Examples of imprints in the automotive sector
Use cases from practice
Article number on metal part
So that the part can be assigned
Barcode on metal
Clear traceability without a label
Product information on metal
Are located directly on the product and cannot be lost
Why direct printing instead of labels or laser?
Technology Advantages
In industrial environments, labels are too sensitive and laser systems are often oversized. With REINER® TIJ printing systems, you get a robust, flexible and economical solution that can be used directly in production.
label problem
Solution with REINER® direct printing
Labels come off when exposed to heat or dust
Direct printing - strong adhesion and temperature-resistant
Adhesive residues on metal surfaces
Imprint easily removable with alcohol
High costs & safety requirements for laser marking
Economical, reliable TIJ printing (inkjet technology)
Different materials in the line
Variable inks for metal, plastic, painted components & cast iron
Complex shapes are unsuitable for labels
Mobile printing - directly on site, flexible & precise
Practical example
Applications, experiences, and tips
A mechanical engineering company from North Rhine-Westphalia produces assemblies and individual components for special machines. With the jetStamp® 970 serial numbers, test marks and production data are now printed directly onto the parts.
Result:
- Greater flexibility in production
- Elimination of additional labels
- Time savings through mobile use
- Clear and permanent labeling
- Simple integration into existing processes
Labeling in practice
Applications, experiences, and tips
Special technical features in the automotive sector
Labeling that adapts to your material
Typical materials:
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metals
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Aluminum
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Stainless steel
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Plastics
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Lacquered surfaces
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Coated components
Special factors:
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Extreme requirements for resistance to heat and cold
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Very small components with limited space for labeling
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High requirements for traceability and serial number logic
- Readability even after long periods of use
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Often difficult surfaces due to paint, texture or coating
Suitable devices
Our solution
Our mobile marking devices are robust, precise and suitable for continuous industrial operation - ideal for components, workpieces and production series in manufacturing and assembly.
jetStamp® 1025
Marking for parts and components in the automotive industry
The jetStamp 1025 enables reliable marking of parts, components or packaging in the automotive sector. Barcodes, serial numbers, batches or production data can be applied directly and support clear identification along the entire supply chain.
✓ Print height up to 25 mm
✓ Printing of serial numbers, batches and barcodes
✓ Suitable for various materials and components
✓ Mobile or stationary use in the production process
jetStamp® 1025 sense
Scan and directly mark component data
The jetStamp 1025 sense combines barcode scanners and direct printing for efficient processes in the automotive industry. Codes or part data can be captured and then printed directly onto components or packaging. This supports traceability throughout the production process.
✓ Integrated scanner for codes and data
✓ Print height up to 25 mm
✓ Automatic labeling after data acquisition
✓ Ideal for production and quality processes
Discover suitable applications
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Companies from the automotive sector rely on REINER direct printing for their components. Clean prints, fast integration and international standard reliability ensure process stability.
Discover suitable materials
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Different materials are suitable depending on the surface and the ink used.
