Laser Marking in Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences

The Challenge:
Meeting serialization requirements (like DSCSA or EU FMD) across multiple product lines is tough — especially when labels smudge or codes don’t scan. And when a shipment fails audit? It’s costly.

How Laser Marking Solves It:
✔ High-resolution DataMatrix and serial codes on packaging and containers
✔ No contact, no ink — nothing to smudge or rub off
✔ Fully compliant with FDA, EU FMD, and WHO guidelines

Implementation Example:
A pharmaceutical line uses UV lasers to mark serialized 2D codes on blister packs at 300 items/min, with a vision system logging each code for compliance and recall traceability.

The Challenge:
Cold chain logistics require fast, accurate repackaging with minimal exposure to room temperature. Labels and ink can’t always handle freezing or humid conditions.

How Laser Marking Solves It:
✔ Zero-contact marking with no adhesives or drying time
✔ Works flawlessly on frozen plastics, foil packs, and coated cartons
✔ Keeps cold chain integrity intact while meeting speed and volume targets.

Implementation Example:
A distributor uses compact UV lasers to mark barcodes on biologic shipment boxes inside a controlled temperature room — with no extra consumables or downtime.

The Challenge:
Primary containers need accurate expiration dates, lot codes, and identifiers that last through transport, usage, and handling — without compromising patient safety or brand trust.

How Laser Marking Solves It:
✔ Marks directly on foil, glass, and plastic without puncture or contamination
✔ Legible codes for pharmacists and scanning equipment
✔ Cleanroom-compatible, compact systems that fit directly on the line.

Implementation Example:
A contract packaging facility marks expiration dates and batch codes directly onto vials using a fiber laser — all without printing or wiping.

The Challenge:
Pharmaceutical brands are under pressure to protect against counterfeit products and ensure packaging can show visible signs of tampering — globally and across supply chains.

How Laser Marking Solves It:
✔ Engraves on tamper-evident seals, shrink sleeves, and caps
✔ Micro-codes and UV-reactive marks for authentication
✔ No chance of peeling or fading like traditional labels.

Implementation Example:
A pharma company uses UV lasers to create invisible security marks on tamper bands, viewable only under special light, protecting against counterfeiting in global markets.

The Challenge:
Any equipment on your line needs to meet strict hygiene, documentation, and operational standards — or it doesn’t get through validation.

How Laser Marking Solves It:
✔ Enclosed, air-cooled systems for cleanroom compatibility
✔ No ink, no mess, no maintenance zones
✔ Validation-ready logs, full audit trails, and seamless MES integration.

Implementation Example:
A sterile production facility installs Datalogic UNIQ lasers for secondary packaging. The systems are GMP-validated and generate auto-logs for every batch.