customer
A medium-sized manufacturer of industrial electronics from Bavaria produces control units and sensor systems for mechanical engineering. The devices have aluminum and powder-coated metal housings. To ensure traceability, the following information must be attached directly to the product:
- Serial number
- Production date
- Internal batch code
- Test indicator
challenge
Previously, type labels were applied. Typical problems occurred:
- Additional work step in the assembly process
- Labels peel off when heat is generated
- Different label variants depending on the model
- Organizational effort for warehousing and reordering
The company was looking for a solution for small, variable markings - directly on the housing and without additional materials.
Solution
The company opted for the jetStamp® 990. The mobile inkjet marking device is used to print serial numbers, production data and internal codes directly onto the metal housing. Using suitable ink, high-contrast and smudge-proof markings are created on aluminum, painted surfaces or powder-coated housings. The compact print is ideal for serial numbers and short codes.
Implementation in the process
The jetStamp® 990 is used directly in the assembly area:
- After final assembly
- In the quality inspection
- For subsequent labeling
Thanks to battery operation, no fixed printing station is required. The device can be used flexibly at different workstations. Texts and number sequences can be adapted quickly - ideal for product series with many variants.
result
Since the introduction of the jetStamp® 990, the company has benefited from:
✔ Elimination of separate type labels
✔ Faster processes in assembly
✔ Permanent labeling directly on the product
✔ Reduced material and storage costs
✔ Uniform typeface
Compact direct printing is a particularly efficient solution for smaller serial numbers and production codes.
Conclusion
The jetStamp® 990 offers a flexible option for marking metal housings - mobile, precise and without additional labels. Ideal for industrial companies that want to apply variable product data directly and permanently.
