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This section provides an overview for marking presses as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 13 marking press manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked marking press companies as of December, 2024: 1.Kwik Mark Inc., 2.GT SCHMIDT, 3.IZUSHI.
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A marking press is a device used to apply letters or patterns to various materials and shapes without using ink. Instead, it physically scrapes or chemically discolors the object. Markings made by a marking press are resistant to friction and do not fade easily.
Traditional methods used a needle or mold to apply pressure, but laser printing has emerged as a prominent method for non-contact printing.
Marking presses are used for applying production dates, serial numbers, and lot numbers on parts and products to assure quality and enhance control systems. The adoption of laser marking presses has grown due to their ability to print on complex shapes without physical contact, offering detailed printing at higher speeds without requiring special molds.
Marking presses are categorized into contact and non-contact types.
Contact marking presses are subdivided into those requiring a typeface and those that use needle-printing.
Impact
Impact marking presses include type set in a holder or dialed, and pressure is applied to make an indentation.
Needle-Printing
Needle-printing uses a marking pin to create dots on the surface, forming an engraving. Precision grinders, another type, shave the surface with a rotating needle. However, due to their manual operation and low processing capacity, they are less common in industrial use.
Non-contact marking presses, or laser markers, add contrast through a chemical reaction, like oxidation, when irradiated by a laser.
Impact marking presses operate manually or air-driven, using spring repulsion to impact the material directly. They are simple to use and provide durable markings. Manual models allow adjustable imprinting loads, while air-driven presses offer the convenience of marking with an air source, including portable, handheld models.
Laser marking presses use a laser beam to thermally alter the surface of metals and resins for engraving or marking. Controlled by computers, these presses achieve precise, high-speed engravings without impacting the product. Fiber lasers, known for their small beam spot and excellent quality, are commonly used for their efficiency in cutting, marking, and welding applications. UV lasers, with a high absorption rate and minimal heat damage, are preferred for high-quality printing on sensitive products.
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GT SCHMIDT, established in 1895, is a manufacturer located in Illinois, United States, and specializes in producing marking systems for product identification and traceability needs for manufacturers. The company designs, builds, and implements marking solutions that help manufacturers leave a lasting mark on its products, companies, and industries. It helps industries such as Aerospace, Agriculture, Automotive, Firearms, Medical, Military, and Oil. The company’s products include laser, pin scribe, traditional, and roll marking. It also sells steel stamps, holders, and handheld inject printers. The company is a federal firearms licensed manufacturer and is certified with ISO 9001.
Kwik Mark Inc., established in 1984 in the United States, is a manufacturer of dot peen marking equipment, and is headquartered at McHenry. The company works in Automotive, Defence, and Aerospace Industry. The main products of the company include KM-64 dot peen marker, X-12 dot peen marker, Micro Mark and Handheld Portable Dot Peen Markers. The company is certified by ISO 9001:2015, UL RCM, CSA CPL, and AHRI. Its major clients are the countries such as the United States, Canada, France, China, and India.
Mecco, established in 1975 in the United States, is a distributor of HVAC and ventilation equipment to businesses, and is headquartered at Jessup, Maryland. The company operates within the aerospace, fabrication, and medical industries, offering products such as laser marking machines, pin marking machines, and steam generators, as well as the sales, installation, and maintenance of HVAC and ventilation equipment. The company holds certifications such as ISO 9001:2015, UL RCM, CSA CPL, and AHRI. Its primary customer base includes countries such as the United States, Canada, Mexico, and the United Kingdom.
Hispeed Laser Technology Ltd., established in 2015 and headquartered in Dongguan, China, is a manufacturer and supplier of laser marking machines. Its product range includes fiber, CO2, and UV laser marking machines, such as fiber laser marking machines for metal, CO2 laser marking machines for plastic, and UV laser marking machines for jewelry. These offerings are used in industries such as manufacturing, packaging, medical devices, electronics, and jewelry. The company’s services extend to custom engineering, manufacturing, training, and support. Fueled by creativity, it remains devoted to advancing laser marking solutions through continuous research and development.
MARKTEC Corporation, founded in 1955 as Tokushu Toryo Co. Ltd., and based in Tokyo, Japan, is a manufacturer and seller of fluorescent paint and metal testing materials. The company offers a wide range of products for Penetrant Testing such as Dye Penetrant Flaw Detection Material, Magnetic Particle Testing, Eddy Current Testing, Ultraviolet Light Testers, and many more. The company’s products serve various industries such as automobile, construction, steel, and heavy industries among others. It holds the ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001: 2015 certifications.
REA Elektronik, established in 1982 and based in Mühltal, Germany, is a manufacturer and supplier of coding and marking & labeling technologies, and code verification systems for food packaging, cosmetics, automotive, textile, and OEM marking applications Their coding and marking system includes laser systems, spray mark technology, and inkjet printers, including large character, high resolution, and small character inkjet printers. REA is also manufactures inks, paints, primers, and cleaning agents for coding, marking, and spray mark applications. They also offer software solutions for coding and marking, including the REA JET TITAN, REA JET Label Creator and NiceLabel, and REA JET Promotion Software.
Trotec is a manufacturer of laser machines having its headquarters in Marchtrenk, Austria where it was established in 1991. Their range of laser machines includes engraving, cutting, and large format cutting laser machines that can be designed to handle any material like wood, metal, textile, glass, or stone. These laser machines can help with marking, 3d cutting, and engraving for various applications. For example using laser cutting and engraving for arts and crafts products, trophies, jewelry, toys, creating prototypes, etc. whereas laser marking is utilized by electronic components, making of data tags and plates, data matrix labeling on metal, and more.
SIC Marking, founded in 1987 in France, is a manufacturer of industrial marking equipment and is headquartered at Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The company serves a diverse range of customers, including manufacturers in the defense, automotive, and medical industries. Its machines are designed for the permanent identification of products through features like serial numbers and logos. Among the products offered by the company are Gamma 1200, Alpha 300, E-MARK, and more. It is certified by ISO 9001:2015, UL RCM, CSA CPL, and AHRI. It serves countries such as France, the United States, Canada, Japan, and South Korea.
Automator Marking Systems S.r.l., founded in 1940, is an Italian manufacturer headquartered in Corsico, Milan, specializing in industrial marking solutions. Automator offers dot peen marking machines capable of creating alphanumeric characters and drawings. These machines are integrated with the Universal Controller AC500, allowing for easy and intuitive navigation. Additionally, Automator provides laser engraving machines for creating product identification and tracking codes, including formats such as QR-Code and Data Matrix. The company also develops EuGENIUSTM, software designed for efficient navigation of markings on various surfaces and materials. Automator's machines find applications across industries, including the automotive, domestic appliances, energy, and medical sectors.
Ranking as of December 2024
Derivation Method| Rank | Company | Click Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kwik Mark Inc. |
17.1%
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| 2 | GT SCHMIDT |
14.6%
|
| 3 | IZUSHI |
12.2%
|
| 4 | Automator Marking Systems |
9.8%
|
| 5 | Vector |
9.8%
|
| 6 | Hispeed Laser Technology Ltd. |
7.3%
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| 7 | Trotec Laser GmbH. |
7.3%
|
| 8 | SIC MARKING |
4.9%
|
| 9 | MECCO |
4.9%
|
| 10 | MARKTEC Corporation |
4.9%
|
Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the marking press page as of December 2024. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
Newly Established Company
Company with a History
*Including some distributors, etc.
*Including some distributors, etc.
| Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
|---|---|---|
|
United States of America
|
3 | 33.3% |
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Japan
|
3 | 33.3% |
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China
|
1 | 11.1% |
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Germany
|
1 | 11.1% |
|
Austria
|
1 | 11.1% |
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