What is laser marking?

Hi everyone, can someone explain what laser marking is and why it's done? I'm curious about how it works and its applications. Thanks!

Hey, laser marking is often used in industries like automotive, aerospace, medical devices, and electronics. For example, in the medical field, surgical instruments are laser marked to ensure traceability and meet stringent regulatory standards.

Laser marking is essentially the process of using a focused laser beam to alter the surface of a material, creating text, patterns, or identification codes without physically touching the object. It’s used because it produces extremely precise, permanent marks that don’t fade, which is why industries rely on it for traceability, electronics, medical devices, and high-detail manufacturing. What’s interesting is that the same core principles—controlled energy delivery, selective targeting, and minimal thermal damage—are also the foundation of many modern skin treatments. For example, fractional systems such as Potenza
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