iLumiFlex is Macsa ID’s UV laser coder designed to replace thermal transfer overprinters (TTO) in compatible flexible packaging applications. It marks directly onto compatible film, without ribbon, ink or thermal printheads, to create permanent, high-contrast variable codes.
Its compact format is designed for installations where a conventional TTO is currently used. This helps packaging lines reduce consumables and the production tasks associated with ribbon changes, while moving towards cleaner coding on flexible packaging.
iLumiFlex uses a 355 nm UV laser to create a cold mark on the marking layer of compatible film. Instead of transferring ink from a ribbon, the laser modifies that layer in a controlled way to create text, dates, batch numbers and traceability codes.
The result is a permanent, legible code suitable for flexible packaging applications. The solution operates in-line and without contact, avoiding the consumables required by a TTO printer.
TTO printers require ribbons and, over time, replacement thermal printheads. iLumiFlex marks without ribbon, ink or replacement thermal printheads, helping manufacturers reduce consumables and make coding costs more predictable.
Ribbon changes, cleaning and adjustments can interrupt a TTO line. By removing these consumable changes, iLumiFlex reduces the manual interventions associated with traditional thermal transfer coding.
Used ribbon generates industrial waste. UV laser coding marks directly onto compatible film, eliminating the ribbon and the waste associated with its use.
The UV laser acts directly on the film’s marking layer to create permanent codes. Code quality and legibility are validated according to the film, message and real production conditions.
iLumiFlex combines a UV laser source of up to 5 W with scanning speeds of up to 12,000 mm/s. Final performance depends on the code content, marking area, film and packaging-machine speed, so each application must be validated using a representative sample.
Designed for short, simple variable codes where high throughput is the priority.
Suitable for applications that combine variable text with compact 2D codes, such as QR or DataMatrix.
For multiple lines of variable information and applications that combine linear and 2D coding.
For dense messages, larger amounts of variable content and more complex traceability requirements.
iLumiFlex has a compact format designed around common TTO installation requirements and can be assessed for use with standard TTO-style mounts. The available space, film path, coding position and mounting arrangement are reviewed before integration.
Its compact head is suitable for installations with limited space. Quick connections and protected components are designed to support reliable operation in demanding production environments.
Suitable for coding dates, batches and traceability codes on compatible flexible film in horizontal and vertical form-fill-seal applications.
Provides permanent, non-contact coding on compatible pouch and bag surfaces where clear variable information is required.
Can be assessed for multi-lane flexible-film applications where coding positions and message content must be validated for each lane.
iLumiFlex can mark expiry dates, batch numbers, references and traceability codes on a range of compatible flexible films, including selected mono-material structures.
iLumiFlex can be assessed for sensitive films, mono-material structures and design-for-recycling (D4R) films. Compatibility and final contrast depend on each material’s composition, structure, colour, print design and marking layer.
Before selecting the solution, we recommend testing a representative packaging sample. Our team can assess the film, code content and line conditions to confirm the feasibility of the marking application.
By coding directly onto compatible film, iLumiFlex eliminates ribbon and the waste associated with its use. It also removes the recurring consumable changes required by thermal transfer printing.
This solution can support packaging-waste reduction goals and the use of more recyclable packaging structures, including selected mono-material films. PPWR suitability must always be assessed on the complete pack and the specific market application.
iLumiFlex can mark text, dates, batch numbers, EAN-13 and GS1-128 barcodes, as well as 2D codes such as DataMatrix and QR. Direct laser marking helps maintain code legibility throughout the supply chain.
Code speed and quality depend on the information to be included, the required size and the packaging material. The configuration should therefore be validated for every application.
To learn more about the transition to 2D coding, see 2D codes and GS1 Sunrise 2027.
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