Articles & Resources - Pannier Corporation

Reducing Costs with Improved Traceability

There are several things to consider when evaluating the efficiency of the marking process on a production line.

Discover the benefits of an on-site assessment of your marking needs and goals with a Pannier sales representative.

Why use a 2D code rather than bar code? 2D codes offer several advantages over conventional bar codes.

IP ratings classify the degree of protection provided by the cabinets of equipment such as marking machines.

Printing Topics

How different types of industrial ink jet printers work. Compare DOD and CIJ printing technologies.

A detailed comparison of the two types of small-character ink jet printers.

The world’s best performing ink jet print head has gotten a makeover. The result is excellent reliability and print quality.

An overview of REA JET TITAN controllers, offering advanced integration capabilities and an easy user interface.

What is flexographic printing and is it right for marking your products?

Explore the features of the SR-1 and recirculating SRM-1 spray heads for dot and stripe marking.

Indenting Topics

Learn how dot peen systems work and compare them to other types of marking techniques.

Steel hardness conversion chart including Rockwell, Brinell, and Vickers scales.

Laser Topics

The basics of how lasers are used to mark products, and the difference between Class 1 and Class 4 lasers.

Lasers can be used to mark materials in several different ways. Learn the difference between etching and engraving.

Lasers emit light of a single wavelength, and each is suitable for marking different kinds of materials.

Learn how the hardness, color, and surface finish of your product can affect the way a laser marks it.

Learn how the focusing lens of a laser marking system works and how to choose the right lens for your needs.

Compare the marking speed and quality of these two types of laser marking systems.