Fiber Laser Prints on Metal Foil, Aluminum Substrates

The Smartlase F250 fiber laser printer from Markem Imaje serves the beverage, pharma, and confectionery industries by printing onto foil blister packs or alumunim cans.

Matt Reynolds, Chief Editor

Oct 31, 2022

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