DATALOGIC LASER MARKING SYSTEMS IN RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA
Permanent Laser Marking That Drives Traceability, Productivity, and Long-Term Manufacturing ROI
From compact fiber lasers to high-performance CO₂ and DPSS laser marking systems, Datalogic Laser Systems deliver permanent, high-speed, maintenance-friendly direct part marking (DPM) across metals, plastics, glass, ceramics, wood, paper, and engineered materials. Whether you’re marking serial numbers, DataMatrix codes, QR codes, logos, barcodes, UDI, VINs, or product identification, Global Scales & Systems provides complete laser marking solutions engineered for today’s connected manufacturing environments.
DATALOGIC LASER MARKING SYSTEMS
Our systems deliver high-quality printing for expiry dates, batch numbers, barcodes, and logos on a wide range of packaging materials. Designed for speed, clarity, and compliance with industry regulations, our marking and coding solutions minimize errors, support supply chain transparency, and enhance brand trust. With advanced technology and easy integration, Global Scales ensures every package carries clear, durable, and compliant information.
We use world class Leibinger and Zanasi products in our marking and coding solutions, ensuring reliability, precision, and long lasting performance.
In modern manufacturing, every second counts and every product must be traceable. Labels can peel off. Ink can fade. Consumables increase operating costs. Laser marking eliminates these challenges by creating permanent, high-contrast marks directly onto the product.
Global Scales & Systems Co. Ltd. delivers industrial laser marking solutions that combine exceptional marking quality with production efficiency. From automotive and electronics to pharmaceutical, food processing, aerospace, metal fabrication, plastics, medical devices and precision engineering, we help manufacturers across Saudi Arabia and the GCC improve traceability, comply with international standards, reduce operating costs and increase production uptime.
Our portfolio includes advanced Datalogic Fiber Laser, DPSS (Solid State), and CO₂ Laser Systems designed for standalone workstations, OEM machinery integration, robotic production cells and fully automated smart factories.
Unlike traditional coding technologies that require inks, ribbons or labels, laser systems permanently alter the material surface, creating crisp, durable marks that remain readable throughout the product lifecycle.
The result is:
- Lower operating costs
- Virtually zero consumables
- Reduced maintenance
- Faster production throughput
- Improved product traceability
- Enhanced anti-counterfeiting capability
- Regulatory compliance
- Better return on investment
Whether you’re upgrading an existing production line or designing a new automated manufacturing process, Global Scales & Systems works alongside your engineering team—from consultation and system selection through installation, commissioning, training and lifecycle support—to deliver a solution that maximizes production performance.
PRODUCT INFORMATION
Datalogic Laser Marking Systems
Datalogic is recognized globally for developing industrial laser marking technologies that combine precision optics, intelligent software, automation readiness and reliable industrial performance.
The laser portfolio consists of three primary technologies, each optimized for specific materials and manufacturing applications.
| Laser Family | Product Models | Primary Applications |
|---|---|---|
| Fiber Laser Systems | AREX Series / AREX 400, UniQ | Metals, anodized aluminium, stainless steel, titanium, engineering plastics, direct part marking |
| Solid State (DPSS) Laser Systems | VLASE Series, Ulyxe Family | Sensitive plastics, electronic components, medical devices, precision marking, glass, ceramics |
| CO₂ Laser Systems | EOX Series | Organic materials, wood, paper, cardboard, glass, rubber, leather, coated materials, packaging |
These laser systems are designed for continuous industrial operation and support permanent identification for:
- DataMatrix Codes
- QR Codes
- Serial Numbers
- VIN Numbers
- UDI Codes
- Logos
- Text
- Graphics
- Barcodes
- Batch Numbers
- Date Codes
- Deep Engraving
- Decorative Marking
- Component Identification
Current Datalogic laser platforms support industrial networking through Ethernet and optional industrial protocols such as EtherNet/IP and PROFINET, together with the LIGHTER software environment for job creation, machine integration and production management.
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Fiber Laser Systems
Datalogic AREX Series / AREX 400
The AREX Series represents Datalogic’s flagship industrial fiber laser marking platform for demanding production environments.
Built around pulsed fiber laser technology operating around the 1070 nm wavelength, the latest AREX 400 family delivers permanent, high-speed marking with exceptional beam quality while occupying remarkably little installation space. Newer AREX400 AF models introduce software-controlled Adjustable Focus technology, enabling faster setup, simplified changeovers and reliable marking across components with varying surface heights.
Designed for high-volume manufacturing, AREX systems excel at:
- Direct Part Marking (DPM)
- Deep engraving
- High-contrast annealing
- Metal etching
- Black marking
- Precision serialisation
- Automotive component identification
- Aerospace traceability
- Tool marking
- Medical device identification
Available in multiple power levels—including 10 W, 20 W, 30 W, 50 W and higher-power configurations, with MOPA variants for greater pulse control—the AREX platform can be matched to diverse applications and production speeds.
Typical materials include:
- Stainless steel
- Mild steel
- Aluminium
- Titanium
- Copper
- Brass
- Nickel alloys
- Engineering plastics
- Anodized aluminium
Its compact scan head, embedded controller, programmable Green Spot aiming, industrial communication support and stand-alone capability make the AREX Series suitable for both OEM machine builders and end users requiring reliable production marking.
Datalogic UniQ
UniQ is Datalogic’s compact all-in-one fiber laser system, designed for manufacturers seeking professional laser marking performance with minimal installation requirements.
Unlike conventional laser systems that separate the controller and scan head, UniQ integrates the laser source, controller and optics into a single compact enclosure, reducing installation complexity while saving valuable production floor space.
Despite its compact footprint, UniQ delivers industrial-grade marking quality suitable for:
- Metal components
- Engineering plastics
- Electronic assemblies
- Medical instruments
- Mechanical parts
- Product branding
- DataMatrix marking
- Permanent serialization
The compact architecture makes UniQ particularly attractive for:
- Automated production lines
- Machine integration
- Small manufacturing cells
- Robotics
- OEM equipment
For manufacturers looking to transition from ink-based marking to permanent laser identification without a large equipment footprint, UniQ provides an excellent balance of simplicity, reliability and performance.
Solid State (DPSS) Laser Systems
Datalogic VLASE Series
The Datalogic VLASE Series is a high-performance Diode Pumped Solid State (DPSS) laser marking solution engineered for manufacturers that require exceptionally fine, high-contrast marking on sensitive materials where conventional fiber lasers may not be the ideal choice.
Operating at a shorter wavelength than fiber laser systems, VLASE lasers produce an extremely small spot size, enabling highly detailed marking with excellent edge definition and minimal heat-affected zones. This makes the platform particularly well suited to applications where precision, aesthetics and material protection are critical.
Manufacturers across the GCC rely on DPSS technology to produce:
- Ultra-fine text
- High-density DataMatrix codes
- QR Codes
- UDI (Unique Device Identification)
- Product logos
- High-resolution graphics
- Batch information
- Micro-marking
- Decorative engraving
VLASE systems are widely used in industries where component sizes continue to shrink while regulatory traceability requirements continue to increase.
Ideal Applications
- Medical devices
- Electronics manufacturing
- PCB identification
- Semiconductor components
- Precision engineering
- Consumer electronics
- Pharmaceutical equipment
- Aerospace components
- Luxury goods
- Electrical connectors
Compatible Materials
The VLASE Series is optimized for marking:
- Engineering plastics
- Polycarbonate
- ABS
- Polypropylene
- Acrylic
- Glass
- Ceramics
- Silicon
- Painted metals
- Anodized aluminium
- Coated materials
The shorter laser wavelength allows excellent interaction with many polymers and delicate substrates, producing clean, legible marks while minimizing discoloration or thermal damage.
CO₂ LASER SYSTEMS
Datalogic EOX Series
The Datalogic EOX Series is designed specifically for high-speed laser coding and marking of organic and non-metallic materials.
Unlike fiber laser systems that excel on metals, CO₂ laser technology interacts exceptionally well with paper, cardboard, wood, rubber, leather, glass and numerous packaging materials, making it one of the preferred technologies for packaging and consumer goods manufacturers.
EOX systems create permanent, high-quality markings without contact, labels or consumables, helping manufacturers reduce operating costs while improving production efficiency.
Typical marking applications include:
- Expiry dates
- Production dates
- Batch numbers
- QR Codes
- DataMatrix codes
- Barcodes
- Logos
- Product identification
- Packaging information
- Decorative graphics
Industries Served
EOX laser systems are widely deployed across:
- Food processing
- Beverage production
- Pharmaceutical packaging
- Cosmetics
- Personal care
- Paper converting
- Packaging manufacturing
- Wood processing
- Textile production
- Cable manufacturing
- Consumer goods
- FMCG production
Compatible Materials
EOX systems are suitable for marking:
- Paper
- Cardboard
- Corrugated cartons
- Wood
- Leather
- Glass
- Acrylic
- Rubber
- Ceramics
- Laminated materials
- PET
- Various plastics compatible with CO₂ laser wavelengths
- Coated packaging substrates
The technology provides crisp, permanent coding at production speeds while eliminating recurring costs associated with ink-based coding systems.
PRODUCT PARAMETERS
Laser Technology Comparison
| Feature | Fiber Laser | DPSS Laser | CO₂ Laser |
|---|---|---|---|
| Product Families | AREX Series / AREX 400, UniQ | VLASE Series, Ulyxe Family | EOX Series |
| Primary Wavelength | Fiber laser (approx. 1064–1070 nm) | Green/UV variants depending on configuration | 10.6 μm CO₂ |
| Best Materials | Metals, engineering plastics | Plastics, glass, ceramics, electronics | Organic materials, packaging, wood, paper |
| Permanent Marking | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Direct Part Marking | Excellent | Excellent | Suitable for non-metals |
| High-Speed Production | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Consumables Required | None | None | None |
| Maintenance Requirement | Very Low | Low | Low |
| Industrial Automation Ready | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| OEM Integration | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Barcode & QR Marking | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Serialisation | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
PRODUCT FEATURES
Permanent, High-Contrast Marking
Create durable marks that resist abrasion, chemicals, UV exposure, heat and harsh industrial environments, ensuring full traceability throughout the product lifecycle.
Zero Consumable Costs
Unlike inkjet or label-based systems, laser marking eliminates ongoing purchases of inks, solvents, ribbons and labels, significantly reducing total operating costs.
High-Speed Manufacturing
Designed for demanding production environments, Datalogic laser systems support fast cycle times while maintaining excellent marking quality, helping manufacturers maximize throughput without compromising readability.
Superior Traceability
Mark permanent serial numbers, DataMatrix codes, QR codes, VINs, UDI identifiers, logos and batch information that remain readable throughout the product’s service life.
Industry 4.0 Ready
Support integration with modern manufacturing systems through industrial communication interfaces, enabling seamless connectivity with PLCs, MES platforms and automated production equipment.
Compact Integration
The compact design of the various laser families simplifies installation into:
- Robotic workstations
- Conveyor systems
- Production lines
- Stand-alone marking stations
- OEM machinery
- Automated assembly cells
Exceptional Beam Quality
Advanced optical systems produce sharp, highly legible marks with consistent quality across thousands of production cycles.
Flexible Material Compatibility
Depending on the selected laser technology, manufacturers can mark:
- Stainless steel
- Aluminium
- Titanium
- Brass
- Copper
- Engineering plastics
- Polycarbonate
- Glass
- Ceramics
- Wood
- Paper
- Leather
- Rubber
- Packaging materials
Reduced Maintenance
Solid-state laser sources are engineered for long service life with minimal maintenance requirements, helping reduce downtime and increase production availability.
Environmentally Responsible Production
Laser marking eliminates many consumables associated with traditional marking methods, reducing waste generation and supporting cleaner, more sustainable manufacturing processes.
COMPONENTS OF THE MACHINE
Although each Datalogic laser family is engineered for different applications, the systems share a modular architecture designed for industrial reliability, ease of maintenance, and seamless integration into production environments.
Standard System Components
| Component | Function |
|---|---|
| Laser Source | Generates the laser beam for permanent marking. Available in Fiber, DPSS (Solid State), or CO₂ technology depending on the application. |
| Scan Head (Galvanometer Scanner) | Directs the laser beam with high precision across the marking field to produce accurate text, graphics, barcodes, and codes. |
| F-Theta Lens | Focuses the laser beam over the designated marking area while maintaining consistent marking quality. Different focal lengths are available depending on field size requirements. |
| Integrated Controller | Controls laser operation, marking jobs, communication, diagnostics, and production integration. Selected models feature embedded controllers to simplify installation. |
| Pilot/Aiming System | Provides a visible guide for positioning and alignment before the marking cycle begins, helping reduce setup time and improve accuracy. |
| Industrial Communication Interfaces | Supports communication with PLCs, HMIs, MES, ERP systems, robotic cells, and automated production lines through standard industrial networking options. |
| Laser Safety Interlocks | Integrated safety mechanisms designed to support safe operation within compliant laser workstations and production environments. |
| Cooling System | Depending on model and power configuration, systems use efficient air cooling or dedicated cooling solutions to ensure stable operation during continuous production. |
| Power Supply | Industrial-grade power module designed for reliable operation in demanding manufacturing environments. |
| LIGHTER Software Platform | Datalogic’s software suite for creating marking layouts, configuring jobs, managing production parameters, diagnostics, and system integration. |
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Note: Specifications vary depending on the selected Datalogic laser family, model, laser source, optics, and application configuration. The table below provides a consolidated overview suitable for product selection. Final specifications should be confirmed during project engineering.
| Specification | Fiber Laser (AREX Series / AREX 400 / UniQ) | DPSS Laser (VLASE / Ulyxe) | CO₂ Laser (EOX Series) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laser Technology | Fiber | DPSS (Diode Pumped Solid State) | CO₂ |
| Typical Wavelength | Approx. 1064–1070 nm | Green/UV variants depending on model | 10.6 μm |
| Typical Applications | Metals, engineering plastics | Plastics, electronics, glass, ceramics | Organic materials, packaging, wood, paper |
| Marking Type | Permanent engraving, annealing, etching | Precision marking | Surface marking and coding |
| Typical Output Power | Multiple configurations available | Multiple configurations available | Multiple configurations available |
| Marking Speed | High-speed industrial production | High-speed precision marking | High-speed packaging and coding |
| Beam Quality | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Cooling | Air-cooled (model dependent) | Air-cooled | Air-cooled |
| Marking Field Sizes | Multiple lens options available | Multiple lens options available | Multiple lens options available |
| Barcode Marking | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| QR Code Marking | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| DataMatrix Marking | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Serial Number Marking | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Logo Marking | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Graphics Marking | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| OEM Integration | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| PLC Connectivity | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet Communication | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Automation Ready | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Continuous Production | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Maintenance Requirement | Very Low | Low | Low |
| Consumables | None | None | None |
MATERIAL COMPATIBILITY
| Material | Fiber | DPSS | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stainless Steel | ✔ | ✔ | — |
| Mild Steel | ✔ | ✔ | — |
| Aluminium | ✔ | ✔ | — |
| Brass | ✔ | — | — |
| Copper | ✔ | — | — |
| Titanium | ✔ | ✔ | — |
| Engineering Plastics | ✔ | ✔ | Limited (material dependent) |
| Polycarbonate | Limited | ✔ | ✔ (application dependent) |
| ABS | Limited | ✔ | ✔ |
| Glass | — | ✔ | ✔ |
| Ceramics | Limited | ✔ | ✔ |
| Wood | — | — | ✔ |
| Cardboard | — | — | ✔ |
| Paper | — | — | ✔ |
| Leather | — | — | ✔ |
| Rubber | Limited | — | ✔ |
| Packaging Films | — | — | ✔ |
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ)
1. What are Datalogic Laser Marking Systems used for?
They are used to create permanent markings such as serial numbers, DataMatrix codes, QR codes, barcodes, logos, UDI codes, VINs, graphics, and product identification directly onto components and packaging.
2. Which laser technology is best for metal parts?
Fiber laser systems, including the AREX Series and UniQ, are generally the preferred choice for marking metals such as stainless steel, aluminum, brass, titanium, and copper.
3. Which laser is recommended for plastics and electronics?
DPSS laser systems such as the VLASE Series and Ulyxe Family are well suited for sensitive plastics, electronic components, and medical devices that require fine, high-contrast marks.
4. Which laser should I choose for packaging materials?
The EOX CO₂ Laser Series is specifically designed for paper, cardboard, wood, leather, glass, and many packaging materials commonly used in FMCG and food production.
5. Are laser markings permanent?
Yes. Laser marking permanently alters the material surface, producing durable marks that resist abrasion, chemicals, moisture, heat, and UV exposure.
6. Do laser systems require ink or consumables?
No. One of the biggest advantages of laser marking is that it eliminates inks, solvents, ribbons, and labels, significantly reducing ongoing operating costs.
7. Can these systems produce QR codes and DataMatrix codes?
Yes. All Datalogic laser families support high-quality marking of DataMatrix codes, QR codes, barcodes, serial numbers, and alphanumeric text.
8. Can the laser systems integrate with existing production lines?
Yes. They are designed for seamless integration into conveyor systems, robotic cells, OEM machinery, and fully automated manufacturing environments.
9. What industries commonly use Datalogic laser marking?
Industries include automotive, aerospace, electronics, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, packaging, food and beverage, plastics, precision engineering, and consumer goods manufacturing.
10. Is laser marking environmentally friendly?
Compared to traditional ink-based marking, laser technology generates less waste because it does not rely on consumables such as inks, solvents, or labels.
11. How much maintenance do these systems require?
Laser systems are designed for low-maintenance operation. With no printheads or ink delivery systems to service, maintenance requirements are typically much lower than conventional coding technologies.
12. Can one laser system mark different materials?
Material compatibility depends on the laser technology. Selecting the right laser source ensures optimal marking quality and efficiency. Global Scales & Systems can help determine the best solution for your application.
13. Does Global Scales & Systems provide installation and support?
Yes. We provide consultation, application assessment, system integration, installation, commissioning, operator training, preventive maintenance, calibration support, and responsive after-sales service across Saudi Arabia and the GCC.
14. Can these systems support Industry 4.0 initiatives?
Yes. Datalogic laser systems are designed to integrate with PLCs, MES, ERP systems, and automated production lines, supporting digital manufacturing and smart factory environments.
15. How do I choose the right Datalogic laser system?
The right solution depends on your material, production speed, marking requirements, available installation space, and integration needs. Our specialists will evaluate your application and recommend the most suitable laser technology to maximize performance and return on investment.
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