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Powering precision: Efficient and reliable laser marking solutions

Laser engraving has several important applications in the energy industry. One of the primary uses is for marking and identifying important components of energy generation and transmission equipment, such as turbines, generators, and transformers. This is critical for ensuring that equipment is maintained properly and replaced as needed, as well as for tracking equipment performance and identifying potential issues before they become major problems.

Additionally, laser engraving can be used for creating highly precise and intricate designs on energy-related products, such as solar panels and battery cells. This can improve their efficiency and effectiveness, leading to better energy production and storage capabilities overall. Overall, laser engraving plays an important role in the energy industry by providing a highly accurate and reliable method for marking and enhancing energy-related products and equipment.

The demands of the Energy Industry

The demands for laser engraving in the energy industry have been increasing in recent years due to several factors. One of the primary reasons is the growing emphasis on safety and efficiency in energy production and transmission. Laser engraving provides a highly accurate and permanent method for marking important components and equipment, allowing for better tracking and maintenance.

Additionally, as the demand for renewable energy sources like solar and wind power continues to grow, there is a greater need for high-precision laser engraving to improve the efficiency of energy production equipment. Furthermore, as the industry continues to adopt new technologies and materials, laser engraving offers a versatile solution for marking and designing on a wide range of materials. Overall, the demand for laser engraving in the energy industry is expected to continue to grow as the industry evolves and expands.

The N-Lase Range

Meet our Industrial ID lasers

N-Lase Desktop

The N-Lase Desktop is our entry-level laser marking system for industrial identification applications, perfect for marking, etching, engraving and annealing all metals, coated metals, plastics and some organic materials.

The Desktop is the ideal solution for low to mid-volume throughput and is an affordable alternative to more traditional methods of marking, such as dot peen, electrochemical etching or hand marking. Despite being entry-level and affordable we haven’t sacrificed on quality or efficiency; our N-Lase Desktop comes with either our 20 Watt or 50 Watt MOPA fiber laser with a MTBF of 100,000 marking hours and a 3-year comprehensive warranty, as standard.

N-Lase Desktop Pro

The N-Lase Desktop Pro is the most popular laser in our N-Lase range. Designed for marking, etching, engraving and annealing almost all materials in mid to high-volume applications, the Desktop Pro is a full turnkey solution which includes an integrated All-in-One PC and an automatic door function to ensure maximum efficiency and simple operation.

The N-Lase Desktop Pro can be fitted with either our 20 Watt or 50 Watt MOPA fiber laser sources with a MTBF of 100,000 marking hours. Like all products within our N-Lase range the Desktop Pro comes with a 3-year comprehensive warranty, as standard.

N-Lase Benchtop

The N-Lase Benchtop is the ‘big cousin’ to the Desktop Pro. It has the same style and design but on a much larger scale, so maximum versatility for industries wishing to mark, etch and engrave big parts. As the name suggested, the Benchtop is designed to sit on a bench/worktop within existing manufacturing cells and processes.

Due to its larger footprint and modular design, the N-Lase Benchtop can offer a broad range of optional extras such as XY marking tables for increased throughput, large marking area lenses (up to 280mm x 280mm), big rotary attachments for circumference marking on large diameter parts and power sources from 20 watt up to 100 watt for maximum speed and depth.

With our 3-year comprehensive warranty, the N-Lase Benchtop is the ideal solution for the efficient and reliable etching of heavy-duty parts in industrial environments.

N-Lase Workstation

The N-Lase Workstation offers our biggest enclosure mounted onto a portable base to offer maximum flexibility. The Workstation can be located within an existing manufacturing process or operate as a standalone marking and traceability station. With an integrated PC and auto door function, the N-Lase Workstation is a truly turnkey solution; simply wheel into the desired location and start etching.

With such a large enclosure, the N-Lase Workstation can be fitted with a wide range of options to further increase efficiencies and offer maximum throughput. Options include XY marking tables to facilitate the loading of multiple parts, large marking area lenses (up to 280mm x 280mm), big rotary attachments for circumference marking on large diameter parts and power sources from 20 Watt up to 100 Watt for maximum speed and depth.

As with all our N-Lase range, maximum reliability and robustness is assured with our 3-year comprehensive warranty.

N-Lase Integrated

Designed for integration into production, manufacturing and assembly lines, our N-Lase Integrated models offer high reliability, speed and flexibility in a convenient form factor. A wide range of laser power outputs on our standard system allow marking on a diverse variety of substrates, whereas the Integrated Max is suitable for more powerful hungry applications and much larger laser modules. N-Lase Integrated systems are maintenance free and will provide you with years upon years of trouble-free operation

N-Lase Handheld

Laser without limits with the N-Lase Handheld. This model allows you to move the system to wherever (and whatever) needs to be marked. Ease and usability is at the forefront of the design, including a counterbalanced laser head to ensure safe movement and use. Whether it's a plaque on a wall or a plate on the floor, this model is ready for the challenge.

What types of marks are used in the Energy Industry?


Serial numbers:

Used to identify and track individual components and equipment.

Barcodes:
Used for inventory management and tracking equipment performance.

Data matrix codes:
Similar to barcodes but can hold more information, allowing for greater data tracking and management.

Logo and branding marks:
Used for marketing and identification purposes.

Traceability marks:
Used to ensure the authenticity and quality of products and materials used in energy production and transmission.

Functional marks:
Used to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of energy production and storage equipment, such as precision drilling for improved solar panel efficiency.

The Benefits

The energy industry benefits greatly from using laser engravers due to their precision, accuracy, and versatility. Laser engraving allows for highly accurate and permanent marking of components and equipment, ensuring efficient tracking and maintenance. This is particularly important in a safety-critical industry like energy production and transmission. Additionally, laser engraving offers a wide range of design options, including functional marks that can improve the efficiency and effectiveness of energy production and storage equipment. Laser engraving also provides a reliable solution for creating intricate designs on energy-related products, such as solar panels and battery cells, leading to better energy production and storage capabilities overall. Overall, the use of laser engravers is expected to continue to grow as the energy industry evolves and expands.

60+ years in industry

Heritage & market-leading knowledge

The Needham Group and its subsidiaries have been a part of the ever-developing coding and marking industry since 1962; identifying industry needs whilst simultaneously importing and developing exciting, practical and innovative products to suit.

Community-driven

Customer service at our core

Every day we share our passion and excitement for British manufacturing and innovation in laser technologies with each of our partners; from supplier and supply chain right through to end-user.

Short lead times

Delivery in weeks, not months

We design, develop and manufacture our lasers at our HQ in Shropshire; allowing for lean manufacturing, better efficiencies and speedy response times in our manufacturing, ultimately getting your products to you in weeks rather than months.

Made in Britain & Safety Regulations

We are proud to wear the Made in Britain badge, where all of our lasers are manufactured at our HQ in Shropshire. Combining over 60 years of company heritage with exquisite design and Great British engineering, we take great pride in our heritage and our commitment to producing quality products that represent the very best of British craftsmanship. Our loyal customers can be assured that when they choose us, they are investing in a product made with the utmost care and attention to detail.

The UK has the world's most rigorous regulatory requirements for laser safety.
We are proud to align our UK design and manufacturing with said regulations.
We are also certified members of AILU. - https://www.ailu.org.uk/

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