Yokogawa Ibiden Components was determined to eliminate its warehouse and initiate a fully digital PCB marking system.
In printed circuit board (PCB) marking, silk screens must be made for each circuit pattern, and each screen must be kept in stock for a long time, resulting in the need for a large warehouse. Yokogawa Ibiden Components, a manufacturer of PCBs used in electronic equipment, was determined to eliminate its warehouse and initiate a fully digital PCB marking system to provide high-quality marks and quick turnaround time for its customers. To accomplish this, the company chose Markem Corp.'s (Keene, NH) Q2001 OptiMark laser printing system.