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Laser Photonics Launches New MarkStar Handheld VIN Marking Laser For Automotive Industry
Permanent Part ID Withstands Wear, Prevents Theft And Counterfeiting, Meets Quality Standards And Regulations ORLANDO, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Laser
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[{"type":"text","content":"\nPermanent Part ID Withstands Wear, Prevents Theft And Counterfeiting, Meets Quality Standards And Regulations\n\n\n ORLANDO, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--\nLaser Photonics Corporation (LPC) (NASDAQ: LASE), a leading global industrial developer of laser systems for cleaning and other material processing applications, announces the launch of its new MarkStar Handheld VIN, joining its MarkStar product line for laser marking and engraving systems.\n\n\nAutomotive part marking and traceability involves tracking a product or component during its entire life cycle by applying a unique identifier that is linked to a database onto a product. LPC’s MarkStar Handheld VIN Marking Laser 1050 is specially designed as a safe, reliable marking solution for the auto industry, which increasingly requires a cost-effective and time-efficient method for tracing valuable components and parts, whether they be installed in new vehicles, recycled, resold or disposed of.\n\n\n“Part traceability streamlines production processes, assisting with potential assembly issues and regulatory requirements, aiding safety data logging and minimizing recall costs,” said Wayne Tupuola, CEO of Laser Photonics. “With the MarkStar Handheld VIN, we are prepared to make an even larger contribution to creating a safer, cleaner and more sustainable future.”\n\n\nBeginning in California, moving into Arizona, then to Maine and the northeast, legislators joined law enforcement, manufacturers and sellers to find a solution to catalytic converter theft. Recently, California legislation mandating the permanent marking of catalytic converters for dealers and retail sellers became effective. Since at least 2023, Arizona and Maine have been considering legislation requiring permanent vehicular part marking, though legislation has yet to be passed. These occurrences translate to a heightened demand for effective marking solutions in the automotive industry.\n\n\nThe MarkStar Handheld VIN can be easily used by vehicle manufacturing and sales professionals for on-the-fly marking on catalytic converters and other car parts. The system is capable of deep marking to light engraving and provides users with permanent marking that withstands wear and tear. This new MarkStar product also features a narrow processing chamber, making marking easy even in hard-to-access areas. Because of its capabili...