FOBA to showcase laser marking solutions at MedtecLIVE

FOBA Laser Marking + Engraving is set to showcase a series of innovations in safe and efficient product identification for the medical-technology sector at this year’s MedtecLIVE exhibition in Stuttgart, taking place from 5-7 May. Central to the company’s presence will be the FOBA Workflow, a fully integrated process concept designed to deliver high process reliability, consistent marking results, and stable production outcomes for manufacturers facing increasingly complex regulatory demands.

It brings together a sequence of coordinated steps that support every stage of identification, marking and verification. At the heart of this approach is a camera‑based vision system that automatically recognises components and aligns them precisely before marking takes place. The same system validates each part to ensure that no incorrect or defective items progress through the process, while inline inspection provides continuous oversight of mark quality during production. By tightening control at every stage, FOBA says the system significantly reduces scrap, rework and the risk of non‑compliant output.

Ultrashort-pulse laser
Alongside the workflow concept, FOBA will introduce two next‑generation laser systems designed to address the demanding requirements of medical manufacturers. The company’s new ultrashort‑pulse laser offers deep black, low‑reflection and corrosion‑resistant marking, particularly well suited to surgical instruments and other high‑value medical devices that must withstand rigorous cleaning and sterilisation cycles. The “cold processing” technique avoids any thermal influence on the component surface, ensuring permanent, high‑contrast markings that remain clearly readable throughout the product’s life.

FOBA will also present a compact ultraviolet laser engineered for applications involving sensitive plastics or materials that require gentle but precise marking. Its small footprint allows straightforward integration into FOBA’s own M1000, M2000 and M3000 workstations or into automated production environments where space and flexibility are at a premium. Designed for manufacturers seeking a combination of fine detail, high contrast and minimal thermal impact, the system aims to support consistent traceability in sectors where material integrity is critical.

FOBA’s presence at MedtecLIVE will underline the company’s ongoing focus on process reliability, regulatory compliance and high‑performance marking technologies adapted to the exacting expectations of modern medical production.