Direct laser marking on PET trays is becoming an important solution for food manufacturers looking to improve recyclability, reduce packaging waste and maintain reliable product traceability.
As the food industry moves towards more sustainable packaging and mono-material packaging structures, manufacturers are increasingly exploring label-free PET packaging solutions capable of supporting QR codes, batch codes and variable data directly on the packaging surface.
The challenge for food manufacturers
How can manufacturers maintain reliable coding and traceability while reducing packaging complexity and improving recyclability?
This challenge is becoming increasingly important for companies moving towards mono-material packaging and label-free packaging designs.
Macsa ID’s approach
Macsa ID has developed a laser marking solution designed to generate high-contrast QR codes directly onto PET trays without labels or consumables.
The solution has been tested across different PET surfaces and packaging formats, delivering reliable readability and clean marking results suitable for food production environments.
What will you discover in this Application News?
- How direct laser marking works on PET trays.
- The advantages of removing labels and adhesives.
- How manufacturers can improve packaging recyclability.
- The role of QR codes and traceability in sustainable packaging.
- Real application examples from the food industry.