applications
An ever-growing variety of materials are today being processed using the energy from light. We aim to provide information on how successful the technology can be when used for marking, and to bring to your attention developments made by material suppliers, ensuring that applications can be successful.
thinklaser photo library
The Photo Library shows a range of processed parts. Each example has a description of the application to give you a feel for scale, definition and mark quality.
laser receptive materials
The laser receptive materials provide an insight into products specifically designed for use with laser, and additives designed to enhance existing materials. While we have provided general information on the materials, we recommend that you discuss their usage with the manufacturers, or with your current material provider.
3M laser receptive materials
GSM Laser receptive Materials
Cermark USA laser receptive coating process
Thermark GmbH Laser receptive coating Process
Merk, Iriodine Plastic Additives
Thinklaser has no affiliation with any of the products listed above.
articles, organisations & references
We have gathered together a number of published articles, organisations, references or items providing information and guidance on the subject of lasers. While the details are not specific to marking applications, the content could be applicable to any of the process technologies.
articles
Photon to $ (pdf download?) 
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Process explained section 4F
organisations
AILU Association for Industrial Laser Users
Make it with Lasers Technology transfer programme through TWI
FSB Federation of Small Business
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