Microtrace
Laser Marking

Microtrace has a partnership with one of the leading laser manufacturers in the world. The most effective security / brand protection program includes multiple levels of security. Micro-marking directly on your product with a laser system paired with the Microtaggant® Identification Particle technology forms an insurmountable brand protection program.

Laser Systems

The pictures above are examples of laser micro-markings on various materials.


With a Laser System you can:
  • Create microscopic covert markings invisible to the naked eye. Laser images can be as small as 30 microns (a human hair is approximately 100 microns thick)
  • Mark virtually any substrate including;
    • Plastics: bottles, lids, containers, packaging, etc. Special laser marking compounded resins may be required. With these specialized compounds, a color change occurs where the laser images the finished part creating a variety of colors and contrasts.
    • Metals: parts, bolts, etc.
    • Diamonds: Inscribed on the girdle to increase brand awareness, personalize, etc.
    • Crystal, glass, gold, etc.
    • Pharmaceutical Tablets / Pills: Direct marking of pharmaceuticals for track, trace and authentication

      Laser marking on pharmaceutical tablets

    • We have not failed in creating a mark on material.
  • Laser inscribe:
    • Logos
    • Serial numbers
    • Alpha-numerics
    • Standard Barcodes and 2D Data Matrix Barcodes
      • 2D Data Matrix barcodes may be encrypted so only your software is able to read the information stored within the barcode. Click here for more information on Data Matrix capabilities.
    • Hand-written signatures!

The laser systems are user friendly and most are operated by a Windows program which allows you to view what you want to mark prior to marking.


Industrial applications of the Photoscibe Lasers Systems include:
  • Diamond Marking: The laser technology will not fracture diamonds.
  • Aircraft / Automotive Parts: Small barcodes can be applied to metal parts or even on the coating of wires to ensure 100% part traceability.
  • Professional Hair Care / Beauty Markets: Covert encrypted 2D barcodes may be incorporated in packaging to identify distributor, manufacturer, intended market, etc.
  • Pharmaceuticals: Covert, encrypted 2D barcodes may be incorporated in packaging to track and trace product.
  • Jewelry/Collectables: Logos or serial numbers can be applied to items so small and so discretely that a person would never know the mark was there.
  • Medical Devices: Track and trace, etc.

Custom Systems:

We are able to customize laser systems to accommodate your needs and products. Our systems range from small desktop sized systems to larger units that work in production environments. We have worked on machines that can mark almost every material known in such diverse industries as bio-tech, medical, electronics, optical, jewelry, gemstone, and aerospace. We will custom design and provide you with a turn-key system that will meet your requirements. We have a team of engineers who are focused on developing and implementing product solutions for you.


Please contact us to talk to a product solutions specialist to explore what we can do to fulfill your requirements.

Microtaggant Laser Systems Brochure
If you would like to receive a brochure regarding Laser Systems click here.

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