Primera Technology, Inc's Catalyst Laser Marking System
March 15, 2021
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PLYMOUTH, MN, USA -- March 9, 2021 — Primera Technology, Inc. ("Primera"), one of the world's leading manufacturers of specialized digital printing equipment, today pre-announced its new Catalyst Laser Marking System.
Catalyst allows fast and easy production of highly durable, synthetic labels for a wide range of rough-service applications. Labels produced with lasers, including Catalyst, are typically used to replace metal plates or far less durable labels produced by resin thermal transfer printers on polyester substrates.
Typical applications requiring such high-durability labels include the US Department of Defense's IUID program, UDI labels for medical devices and healthcare equipment, automobile VIN and under-hood part number, warning and instruction labels, aerospace and solar panel labels, serial tags for outdoor power equipment, vehicle and marine spare parts, building tools and materials, and much more.
Text, graphics, and linear or 2D/3D bar codes are laser-imaged onto Color Laser Film ("CLF"), which was developed and is manufactured specifically for extreme indoor and outdoor applications. CLF labels are extraordinarily robust and do not require extra lamination to withstand extended exposure to UV light, chemicals, liquids, and temperatures of up to 300C.Instead of ink, Catalyst uses a bundle of 2, 4, or 8 fiber-coupled laser diodes along with matched, high-precision lenses (patents pending) to image onto CLF. Bundled fiber lasers have never before been used in a roll-fed, desktop laser label imager, making Catalyst unique in its class. After imaging the CLF material, Catalyst's built-in Digital Die-Cutting™ system cuts the labels to any shape, eliminating the need for pre-die-cut labels. Unlike all other laser-based marking systems, it uses a knife blade instead of the laser beam to cut out the labels. This eliminates the need for a smoke and fume extraction system, saving even more money on the initial equipment costs and the on-going costs and bother of periodic filter changes, cleaning, and other maintenance.
Compared to Yag and CO2 lasers, Catalyst's imaging method has several significant advantages for producing highly durable labels, including:
"We are excited to introduce this ground-breaking new laser-based label imaging system" said Mark D. Strobel, Primera's vice president of sales and marketing. "For companies that need labels for use in harsh and severe-service environments, and even for mission-critical applications, Catalyst is the most affordable and easiest to use laser-marking label printer available."
A printer driver for Windows® 10+ is available online for download. Also available for download is easy-to-use label design and printing software from Seagull Scientific called BarTender® 2021 for Windows. Wired USB and Ethernet connectivity are standard. Wireless Ethernet is available with the use of an inexpensive (under US$50.00) Universal Ethernet to WiFi adapter.
Pricing and Availability
Three different models are available:
Catalyst will begin shipping in Q2 2021. It is available for purchase factory-direct at www.primera.com and from Primera's Authorized Resellers and Distributors worldwide. Prices may vary outside of the USA. Sample laser-imaged CLF labels are available now.
Complete product details are available at www.primera.com. Follow Primera on Facebook at www.facebook.com/primeratech.
About Primera TechnologyHeadquartered in Plymouth, Minnesota, Primera Technology, Inc. is one of the world’s leading specialty printer manufacturers. The company sells its products either factory-direct or through Primera Authorized Resellers and Distributors in more than 200 countries and territories.
More information about Catalyst, Primera, and its products is available at www.primera.com or by calling 1-800-797-2772. Outside of the USA and Canada, call +1 (763) 475-6676. E-mail [email protected] or live chat with us in any language and during regular business hours at www.primera.com.