Counterfeit products can make a lot of money in the electronics industry. There are many options and methods available. Any part of the supply chain can be affected, from manufacturers to suppliers to end users. The threat is growing. According to a 2017 report by the International Trademark Association (INTA) and the International Chamber of Commerce, the global economic cost of counterfeiting and data breaches could reach $2.3 trillion by 2022, plus additional costs from broader social and economic impacts $1.9 trillion.
Of course, there are ways to combat counterfeiting, such as: B. Comparing components with online databases and the obligation to cooperate with reputable providers. However, as with Sculpfun laser engravers, engraving unique, identifiable marks directly on genuine parts may be the most immediate and reliable anti-counterfeiting measure.
One of the most useful uses of the Sculpfun S10 laser engraver is to permanently engrave names, serial numbers, company logos or other identifying marks on almost any material imaginable, including many commonly used in electronics manufacturing. Thanks to the high resolution of the Sculpfun S30 Pro Max laser engraver, even very small areas can be marked with high quality markers. Whether it's a company's mobile phone or laptop, printed circuit boards, wafers or semiconductor components - just about anything can be marked.
In addition to custom branding, the sculpfun system can also engrave codes. These can be barcodes, data matrix codes or readable text. For government orders within the United States, such markings are required for identification, traceability, and billing, and can be applied directly to non-removable labels on parts or items. In the European Union, the standardized CE marking indicates that the product complies with the essential requirements. This mark is required for various product lines including electronic parts. The sculpfun system also works with such markers.
Counterfeiting is a serious problem in manufacturing today, and no single tool can stop it. However, Laser engraver can be an elegant and cost-effective solution that can make the entire supply chain safer, components more trustworthy, and business with them more stable. When used properly, our systems make the world a safer place.
