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Automated Marking Solutions For Part TraceabilityMECCO’s products connect to the factory floor to automate the marking process.

• Mark serial numbers, barcode & logos with laser or pin marking

• Connect with factory floor PACs/PLCs• CE, SIL-3 and ODVA certified • Add-On Instructions/Add-On Profiles

reduce programming time

Connect. Mark. Trace.Connecting, marking, tracing: three essentials for achieving your full potential in manufacturing. Manufacturers who implement a traceability system with permanent marking achieve higher efficiencies, reduce manufacturing costs and increase quality. As a Rockwell Automation® Encompass Product Partner, MECCO’s marking products contribute to the connected factory by providing real-time tracking information to the enterprise. MECCO manufactures marking systems that feature factory-ready EtherNet/IP ™ connectivity through EtherMark®, the first commercially available solution for laser and pin marking systems to connect and communicate directly with PACs/PLCs over EtherNet/IP.

Company ProfileManufacturers have relied on MECCO to collaborate, problem-solve, and transform what’s possible in marking and traceability ever since 1889. MECCO is the leading manufacturer of industrial part identification systems, offering OEM to turnkey laser and pin marking technologies combined with The MECCO Experience: because success in marking and traceability depends on more than technology alone. MECCO delivers systems designed to work for you through a team you can rely on, now and long after your systems are in place.

IndustriesPart marking is a critical part of the manufacturing process. To be successful, several variables that can impact the lifetime traceability of the part should be considered, such as the part’s material, size, finish, curvature and post-processing. MECCO provides expertise in meeting applications’ production goals across various industries, including:

• Automotive• Oil & Gas• Electronics• Medical• Aerospace

ApplicationsMECCO laser and pin marking systems are used to etch or engrave information onto parts for the purpose of product identification and traceability. To help increase quality control and error-proofing, and reduce counterfeiting, add permanent traceability with:

• Barcodes• 2D Data Matrix• Serial numbers• Human Readable Text• Graphics

As manufacturing continues to evolve towards a connected enterprise, it becomes important to implement marking and traceability to connect each product with critical data. The ability to track and trace product via barcodes and serial numbers throughout its history provides access to key information and the ability to automate processes. MECCO’s traceability systems for the EtherNet/IP-connected enterprise enable these benefits for increased efficiencies and reduced costs.Dave Sweet, President

The PartnerNetwork program is a framework of well-managed relationships formed as a result of customer need. It provides manufacturers with access to a local, regional and worldwide network of best-in-class suppliers. These specialists offer the industry experience and technological know-how to help solve business challenges both large and small.

Through the PartnerNetwork program, Rockwell Automation delivers a wide array of solutions, easier access to knowledge and consistent delivery of solutions to help improve our customer’s business results.

ProductsMECCO’s expertise in laser and pin marking encompasses a comprehensive range of materials in virtually every industry. From OEM to benchtop to turnkey solutions, these systems are designed to solve demanding or unique applications.

• SMARTmark® Fiber Laser Marking Systems• MECCOmark® CO2 Laser Marking Systems• MC2000 Pin Marking Systems

Success Story When shopping for a laser marking system, the ability to communicate via EtherNet/IP ™ was a primary concern of a manufacturer of plastic injection molded components in the automotive industry. They use EtherNet/IP ™ to simplify and streamline their production cells, so it was a requirement that any marker that goes on their assembly line had to use EtherNet/IP™.

“We were searching for a laser marking system that connected directly using EtherNet/IP ™. We chose a vendor because we believed they used this technology,” said Russ, the manufacturer’s controls manager. “But when we tried to install the laser, it didn’t work. We found out it was actually Ethernet TCP/IP.”

After the failed install of the previous system, the Controls Manager searched for a true EtherNet/IP ™ solution. The result? “We found that MECCO is the only provider of a true, native EtherNet/IP ™ communication solution. Their EtherMark product works flawlessly and saved time,” said Russ.

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Founded in 1889, MECCO works with the world’s leading manufacturers to implement traceability solutions on the factory floor. Offering innovative laser and dot peen technologies for product identification, these solutions enable their factories to achieve higher efficiencies, reduce costs and increase quality.

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