Markem-Imaje Unveils SmartLase UV500 5-Watt UV Laser Coder for Marking and Coding

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Markem-Imaje, a Dover (NYSE: DOV) company, has launched the SmartLase UV500, a new 5-watt UV laser printer designed for marking and coding on high-density and delicate materials. The printer specializes in rapid coding for traceability, including advanced text messages, logos, and complex 2D codes on materials like hard plastics, recyclable films, metal, and glass.

The device offers virtually maintenance-free operation, reducing operational expenses by minimizing line stoppages and eliminating costs associated with consumables or external cooling. It features Industry 4.0 optimization with various industrial interfaces and CoLOS software support for remote message design and data management. The SmartLase UV500 provides chemical-free production, permanent coding for anti-counterfeiting, and meets ISO 13849-1 safety standards up to Performance Level PLe.

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• Reduces operational expenses through maintenance-free operation
• Eliminates costs of consumables and external cooling
• Supports sustainability compliance through chemical-free production
• Offers anti-counterfeiting protection through permanent coding
• Features Industry 4.0 optimization with remote management capabilities

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DOWNERS GROVE, Ill., Feb. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Markem-Imaje, part of Dover (NYSE: DOV) and a global provider of end-to-end supply chain solutions and industrial marking and coding systems, today announced the launch of the SmartLase^® UV500, a new 5-watt UV laser printer that is well suited for high-density and delicate materials including hard plastics, recyclable films, metal, and glass. This new printer complements Markem-Imaje's CO₂ and Fiber laser portfolio.

The SmartLase UV500 is capable of rapid coding for traceability including advanced text messages, logos, and complex 2D codes. This new and powerful UV printer has been engineered to provide exceptional marking speed for fast, demanding applications.

Virtually maintenance-free, the SmartLase UV500 helps reduce operational expenses by reducing line stoppages and removing added costs like expensive consumables or external cooling. Meanwhile, its chemical-free production helps businesses achieve sustainability compliance goals and its permanent codes protect against counterfeiting.

Industry 4.0-optimized and with a variety of industrial interfaces such as Ethernet/IP, PROFINET, NGPCL, the SmartLase UV500 also has full-featured CoLOS^® software support capacity – allowing for accurate, smart, and optimized message design and data management across the factory from a remote location.

With reliability, safety, and with Ingress Protection up to 55, the SmartLase UV500 is designed for challenging manufacturing environments. Moreover, the laser meets the very highest standard of safety for E-stop and interlock circuits integration per ISO 13849-1 up to Performance Level PLe.

"The SmartLase UV500 has been engineered to address the growing market demand for a powerful and fast UV laser," said Adam Krolak, Product Marketing Manager at Markem-Imaje. "We are catering to a global shift to sustainable and recyclable packaging materials. Moreover, our customers are now looking for traceability solutions that comply with the new rules for managing recycled materials. The UV500 laser printer addresses these needs with its unmatched efficiency on highly demanding, ultra-fast applications."

About Markem-Imaje:

Markem-Imaje, a wholly owned subsidiary of the US-based Dover Corporation is a trusted world manufacturer of product identification and traceability solutions, offering a full line of reliable and innovative inkjet, thermal transfer, laser, and print and apply label systems. Markem-Imaje provides global reach to over 50,000 customers with 30 subsidiaries, 6 technology centers, several equipment repair centers and manufacturing plants with the most comprehensive marking and coding portfolio available in the marketplace. Visit www.markem-imaje.com for further information.

About Dover:

Dover is a diversified global manufacturer and solutions provider with annual revenue of over $7 billion. We deliver innovative equipment and components, consumable supplies, aftermarket parts, software and digital solutions, and support services through five operating segments: Engineered Products, Clean Energy & Fueling, Imaging & Identification, Pumps & Process Solutions and Climate & Sustainability Technologies. Dover combines global scale with operational agility to lead the markets we serve. Recognized for our entrepreneurial approach for over 70 years, our team of approximately 24,000 employees takes an ownership mindset, collaborating with customers to redefine what's possible. Headquartered in Downers Grove, Illinois, Dover trades on the New York Stock Exchange under "DOV." Additional information is available at dovercorporation.com.

Markem-Imaje Contact:
Viktor Hermansson
+34 627 80 86 10
vhermansson@markem-imaje.com 

Dover Media Contact:
Adrian Sakowicz, VP, Communications    
(630) 743-5039    
asakowicz@dovercorp.com     

Dover Investor Contact:
Jack Dickens, VP, Investor Relations
(630) 743-2566
jdickens@dovercorp.com

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FAQ

What are the key features of Dover's (DOV) new SmartLase UV500 laser printer?

The SmartLase UV500 is a 5-watt UV laser printer that offers rapid coding for traceability, maintenance-free operation, chemical-free production, and Industry 4.0 optimization. It works on various materials including hard plastics, recyclable films, metal, and glass.

How does the SmartLase UV500 reduce operational costs for DOV customers?

The printer reduces operational costs by minimizing line stoppages, eliminating the need for expensive consumables, and removing external cooling requirements. It also offers virtually maintenance-free operation.

What safety standards does Dover's (DOV) SmartLase UV500 meet?

The SmartLase UV500 meets ISO 13849-1 safety standards up to Performance Level PLe for E-stop and interlock circuits integration, and features Ingress Protection up to 55.

What materials can Dover's (DOV) SmartLase UV500 mark and code?

The SmartLase UV500 can mark and code on high-density and delicate materials including hard plastics, recyclable films, metal, and glass.

How does the SmartLase UV500 support sustainability goals for DOV customers?

The printer supports sustainability goals through chemical-free production and its ability to work with recyclable materials, helping customers comply with new rules for managing recycled materials.