The MECCO Blog

Understanding the Benefits of Direct EtherNet/IP Communication over Proprietary APIs

Industries such as automotive, oil & gas, medical devices, aerospace and metal fabrication know the value of permanent, legible marks on parts and assemblies created by permanent part marking systems.

Featured Machine of the Month – Tool Joint Marker

Our featured machine of the month is an N-34 Tool Joint Deep Marker with pneumatic clamps. In this demo video, you’ll see how Mecco Marking & Traceability customized a deep marker for 2D data matrix and human readable part marking on pipes and tubing.

Robotic Marking & 2D Verification Cell Demo at Assembly Show

We recently exhibited at The Assembly Show in Rosemont, IL, displaying our laser marking systems and dot peen marking systems. This event was launched this year, providing an exclusively assembly-focused trade show for suppliers, buyers and users to connect and learn about new technologies.

EtherNet/IP for Marking Devices Debuts at Assembly Show

Mecco Marking & Traceability has released EtherMark: EtherNet/IP for Marking Devices and will be demonstrating its capabilities at The Assembly Show beginning October 28.

Video: Portable Dot Peen with Pneumatic Clamp

This featured video demonstrates a dot peen marking system that was developed for a customer who needed to mark 2″ and 4″ steel pipes, and wanted the ability to have the marker attach to the part so that the operator could let go.

Video: Dot Peen Marking Station

While the SuperFast is designed to meet short marking cycle times on production lines, its speed can also be an asset in other configurations. This featured system shows how the SuperFast can be incorporated into a dot peen marking station that requires parts to be placed for marking.

New MeccoMark Fiber Laser Features EtherNet/IP Integration

MECCO is proud to announce the release of its new MeccoMark Fiber Laser Marking System, which features patent-pending technology that facilitates integration of the marking system into factory automation networks using EtherNet/IP protocol.

Virtual Product Support Launched for Dot Peen, Laser Troubleshooting & Training

MECCO has launched “VPS“: a new online product support portal that gives customers 24-7 access to training and troubleshooting videos. Building upon the world-class service that MECCO offers, this digital format for getting support provides customers with a valuable online tool.

Choosing a Marking System: Different types of impact marking

Dot peen marking is a permanent, direct part marking process using a carbide pin to indent the marking surface to form continuous lines, logos and 2D Data Matrix bar codes. When considering an impact marker, it is important to weigh the advantages of each technology.

Need to mark a round part? Rotary Chuck Demo Video

This demo video shows our dot peen marking equipment with the benchtop mounted rotary chuck. This add-on to the COUTH line of dot peen and vibra peen products allows for circumference marking with our standard marking heads.