Laser marking is a permanent process that uses a beam of concentrated light to create a lasting mark on a surface. Typically performed with a fiber, CO2, pulsed, continuous wave, green, or UV laser machine, laser marking encompasses a wide variety of applications.

Laser marking can be automated and processed at high speeds, while leaving permanent traceability and precise marks on a range of materials, including steel, titanium, aluminum, copper, ceramic, plastic, glass, wood, paper, and cardboard. Parts and products can be marked with text (including serial numbers and part numbers); machine-readable data (such as barcodes, Unique ID codes, and 2D Data Matrix codes); or logos.