FOBA Laser Marking + Engraving

03/09/2026

From a Tool to a Quality Control Authority

Product marking was long considered a necessary production step: information was applied to a part, and quality was verified afterward in a separate process. As requirements for traceability, documentation, and process reliability continue to grow, this approach is often no longer sufficient. Today, product marking is increasingly becoming an integral part of a company’s quality strategy.

Modern laser marking systems do far more than apply codes or serial numbers. They combine marking and process control in a single step. Quality is not assessed only after production but is safeguarded directly during the marking process itself. The result is more reliable processes, improved traceability, and greater transparency throughout manufacturing.

This shift is particularly important in quality-critical and highly regulated industries. Manufacturers must balance the highest quality standards with the need for efficient production. Intelligent marking solutions help achieve both goals by turning laser marking into a valuable source of process data and an active contributor to process reliability.

As a result, the laser evolves from a simple tool into a quality control authority.

This excerpt from our documentary “More Than Just Marking” highlights why modern product marking is about far more than placing information on a component. It has become a key element of connected, quality-driven manufacturing.
🎬 Watch the whole documentary film “More Than Just Marking” here: https://www.fobalaser.com/blog/documentary/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=documentary

01/09/2026

Complex parts. Demanding materials. High expectations.

At IMTS 2026, FOBA will demonstrate how laser marking can deliver reliable results even when applications become increasingly challenging.

From multi-level marking and high-contrast codes to material-specific solutions for plastics and metals, our team will showcase technologies designed to improve traceability, readability, and process reliability across a wide range of manufacturing applications.

What makes the difference is not only the laser system itself, but the application expertise behind it. Our specialists work closely with manufacturers to understand their marking requirements and identify the most effective solution for their production environment.

Join us at IMTS in Chicago and discover how application-driven laser marking can help you achieve greater efficiency, flexibility, and marking quality.

📍 IMTS 2026 | McCormick Place, Chicago

Book an appointment and meet our experts at the show: https://page.fobalaser.com/em-ts-en-IMTS-2026.html?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=tradeshow

27/08/2026

: What does it take to successfully automate laser marking?
👉 Get practical insights and discover different automation concepts:

The automation of laser marking processes is playing an increasingly important role in industrial production. Automating laser marking can help to cope with increasing marking requirements and save costs in the process. Find out more about the benefits, possible applications and solutions.

25/08/2026

🌿 Gemeinsam für den Naturschutz – Unser Social Day mit dem NABU Lübeck

Im Rahmen unseres diesjährigen Social Days haben wir unsere Schreibtische gegen Handschuhe und Schaufeln getauscht und gemeinsam mit dem NABU Lübeck ein Sandarium in einem Naturschutzgebiet angelegt. Mit vereinten Kräften entstand so ein wertvoller Nistplatz für Wildbienen und andere bodennistende Insekten.

Dabei konnten wir nicht nur aktiv zum Naturschutz beitragen, sondern auch viel darüber lernen, wie wichtig solche Lebensräume für den Erhalt der Artenvielfalt sind.
Ein großes Dankeschön an alle Kolleginnen und Kollegen, die mit angepackt haben. 💚
Gemeinsam haben wir etwas geschaffen, das weit über diesen Tag hinaus Bestand hat und der Natur langfristig zugutekommt. 🐝🌱

19/08/2026

🚴‍♀️🚴‍♂️ Mit dem Rad zur Arbeit – Runde 4!

Was vor vier Jahren als Initiative für mehr Bewegung und Nachhaltigkeit begann, ist längst zu einer festen Tradition bei Alltec/FOBA geworden.

Auch in diesem Jahr steigen unsere Mitarbeitenden wieder aufs Rad und sammeln Kilometer für den guten Zweck. Gemeinsam setzen wir ein Zeichen für nachhaltige Mobilität, Gesundheit und Teamgeist. Jede gefahrene Strecke bringt uns unserem gemeinsamen Ziel näher und verwandelt Bewegung in Unterstützung für soziale Projekte.

Das Besondere: Für jeden gefahrenen Kilometer spendet die Geschäftsführung einen festen Betrag. Welche gemeinnützige Organisation die Spendensumme am Ende erhält, entscheiden die Mitarbeitenden selbst und stimmen gemeinsam über den Spendenempfänger ab.

Wir freuen uns auf viele Kilometer, motivierte Radlerinnen und Radler und eine erfolgreiche vierte Auflage unserer Aktion!

18/08/2026

How can the marking of sensitive medical devices be integrated into the production process in an efficient, precise, and fully automated manner? 🔍

Together with Wenger, we’re demonstrating a fully automated marking process in which components are marked without any manual intervention. This ensures high process reliability, reproducible results, and efficient production. Automation and integrated quality controls help prevent errors and ensure traceability.

Such solutions are particularly common in the marking of catheters. Here, markings must be permanently legible, precise, and compliant with standards without compromising the sensitive materials. At the same time, high production volumes and seamless traceability are crucial. Automated laser marking processes ensure the repeatability and process reliability required for this.

Learn more about automated laser marking here: https://www.fobalaser.com/products/automation/wenger-automation/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=aom

13/08/2026

When the Material Wears Out, Not the Marking
How can you ensure that a mark remains reliably readable even after countless cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization cycles?

Reusable surgical instruments represent one of the most demanding applications in product identification. Markings must remain permanently legible, comply with regulatory requirements, and preserve both the functionality and material properties of the instruments.

This is precisely the challenge that add'n solutions specializes in. The company provides medical device manufacturers with services for laser marking and traceability of medical products. Its focus is on creating durable, compliant, and process-reliable markings for surgical instruments and other medical applications.
To meet these demanding requirements consistently, add'n solutions relies on FOBA laser marking systems. Together, the companies have developed a solution that produces highly precise, high-contrast markings while supporting the medical industry's requirements for quality, documentation, and process reliability.

This excerpt from our documentary illustrates why marking in medical technology is far more than the final step in production. It forms the foundation of traceability throughout the entire product lifecycle and helps manufacturers implement regulatory requirements with confidence. At the same time, markings must withstand the rigors of daily clinical use, even when the instrument itself shows clear signs of wear.
The example of add'n solutions and FOBA demonstrates how specialized marking expertise and advanced laser technology can work together to solve one of the key challenges in medical technology: creating a mark that remains permanently readable long after the material itself has reached its limits.

🎬 Watch the whole documentary film “More Than Just Marking” here: https://www.fobalaser.com/blog/documentary/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=documentary

13/08/2026

👋 Meet the FOBA Team: Falk W. – Content & Campaign Creator Products

Heute möchten wir euch Falk vorstellen – die Person hinter vielen unserer Produktkampagnen und Produktinhalte.
Als Content & Campaign Creator Products verbindet Falk technisches Know-how mit zielgerichteter Kommunikation. Dank seiner früheren Tätigkeit in der SAR verfügt er über ein tiefes Verständnis unserer Produkte und Anwendungen. Dieses Wissen nutzt er, um komplexe Themen verständlich aufzubereiten und den Mehrwert unserer Lösungen für Kunden sichtbar zu machen.

Ob Produktkampagnen, Anwendungsberichte oder technische Inhalte: Mit seiner strukturierten Arbeitsweise und seinem Blick fürs Detail trägt Falk dazu bei, dass unsere Botschaften klar, verständlich und überzeugend ankommen.
Wir sind froh, Falk im Team zu haben und bedanken uns für sein Engagement und seine Expertise. 🧡✨

11/08/2026

🚀 Headed to IMTS 2026? Visit FOBA in Chicago!

Manufacturers today face growing demands for traceability, quality assurance, and reliable marking processes across an increasingly diverse range of materials. At IMTS, FOBA will demonstrate how application-specific laser marking solutions can help meet these challenges.

See live demonstrations of:
✅ Our new Y.0602 fiber laser for multi-level marking without repositioning
✅ UV laser marker for sensitive plastics and heat-sensitive materials
✅ Ultrashort pulse laser for deep black, permanent, low-reflective markings

Whether you're working in medical device manufacturing, automotive, electronics, or other industrial applications, our team would be happy to discuss your material, marking, and process requirements.

📅 Join us at IMTS 2026 in Chicago, September 14-19 and schedule a one-on-one conversation with our experts.

👉 Book your meeting in advance. We look forward to discussing your next marking challenge: https://page.fobalaser.com/em-ts-en-IMTS-2026.html?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=tradeshow

06/08/2026

48 Months System Warranty – Reducing Uncertainty in Service Cases

Unplanned downtime and unclear responsibilities in service situations can disrupt stable marking processes. When multiple components are involved, coordination effort and troubleshooting complexity increase.

The warranty extension SCP Gold addresses this by extending coverage to 48 months for the entire system. This creates a defined framework for handling service cases across all relevant components.

By treating the lasermarking system as a whole, service processes become easier to assign and coordinate. This helps reduce delays in fault handling and supports consistent system availability in daily operations.

Find out more: https://www.fobalaser.com/services/service-care-packages?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=service