Making laser marking adaptable – Flexible fixtures for medical technology

Laser marking: The bottleneck is often the fixture

In medical technology, laser marking (e.g., UDI, serial numbers) is mandatory. The laser works with high precision – but only if the component is in a defined position every time. When product portfolios grow and geometries change frequently, classic, component-specific fixtures reach their limits: they tie up budget, require storage space, and extend setup times.

We show you two ways to make your laser marking robust and efficient:

Option A: Manual laser marking with X-SUPPORT

The X-SUPPORT module is ideal for the precise marking of small to medium-sized components. Instead of forcing a component into a fixed nest, the support adapts flexibly to the geometry via pins. For sensitive surfaces in medical technology, optional PEEK pins are also available.

Option B: Programmable fixtures with FLEXSTATION

If processes are semi- or fully automated, the FLEXSTATION offers the next step. Within about 15 minutes, you can go from the CAD file to ready-to-use production – without retooling and without special fixtures.

• Utilize CAD data: Directly import STEP, IGES, or DXF files.
• Automated derivation: The software recognizes geometry and support points.
• Pallet principle: Fast changes between different articles are predictable and reproducible.

Your advantages in the laser process

• Minimal setup times: Fast switching between articles, whether manual or automated.
• Higher process reliability: Defined component positioning reduces marking errors and waste.
• Better scalability: One basic setup covers an enormous variety of versions without the tool landscape exploding.

Visit us at MedtecLIVE to see the MATRIX solutions in action and discuss which setup path best fits your requirements.